Federal grants to Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan received $173 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 305 awards. Its largest program was Education Stabilization Fund, with $19.4 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $29.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$173 million
- Awards305
- Awarded in FY 2025$29.1 million
- Largest award$10.9 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 85 | $43.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 80 | $24.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 103 | $51.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 95 | $25.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 88 | $29.1 million |
Programs that fund Michigan Technological University
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Stabilization Fund | 2 | $19.4 million |
| Research and Technology Development | 5 | $14.9 million |
| STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | 13 | $11.8 million |
| Science | 40 | $11.2 million |
| Conservation Research and Development | 2 | $10.6 million |
| Geosciences | 19 | $10.6 million |
| Space Technology | 4 | $7.2 million |
| Computer and Information Science and Engineering | 23 | $6.6 million |
| Engineering | 34 | $6.0 million |
| Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy | 4 | $5.7 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | 133 | $49.5 million |
| Department of Energy | 14 | $24.5 million |
| Department of Education | 5 | $23.4 million |
| Department of Defense | 16 | $19.2 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 45 | $18.5 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARES act higher education emergency relief fund- institutional funds | Education Stabilization Fund | March 15, 2021 | $10.9 million |
| CARES act higher education emergency relief fund-student aid | Education Stabilization Fund | March 15, 2021 | $8.5 million |
| Bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) supplying refined battery materials into the united states electric vehicle battery supply chain by synergizing lithium-ion battery recycling with mine waste reclamation. The objective of this project is to further develop, demonstrate, and validate the proposed s | Conservation Research and Development | September 26, 2023 | $8.1 million |
| The purpose of this agreement is to fund research supporting the defense advanced research projects agency darpa biological technologies bto resource program. | Research and Technology Development | December 8, 2020 | $7.2 million |
| The institute for ultra-strong composites by computational design (us-comp) will be focused on the modeling-driven design of a new class of ultra-high-strength-lightweight (UHSL) materials for future manned mars missions. These materials will meet the required mechanical performance goals set forth | Space Technology | July 22, 2021 | $5.0 million |
| A community laboratory facility for exploring and sensing of aerosol-cloud-drizzle processes: the aerosol-cloud-drizzle convection chamber | Geosciences | August 14, 2021 | $4.4 million |
| Cybercorps scholarship for service: cybersecurity workforce preparation | STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | February 9, 2021 | $3.6 million |
| Biological undersea energy (BLUE) biological technologies office broad agency announcement | Research and Technology Development | September 30, 2024 | $3.5 million |
| A low greenhouse gas (GHG) advanced spark ignition (SI) engine that can operate on natural gas (NG) and natural gas-hydrogen (ng/H2) blends with diesel-equivalent performance for off-road applications. The objective of this topic area is to develop and demonstrate a commercially viable natural gas e | Conservation Research and Development | September 19, 2023 | $2.5 million |
| Scholarships for success: husky pathways for academic wellness and success -this project will contribute to the national need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and technicians by supporting the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students with demonstrated f | STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | August 30, 2023 | $2.5 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Michigan Technological University get?
$173 million in 305 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Michigan Technological University the most?
The National Science Foundation, with $49.5 million in 133 awards. The Department of Energy and the Department of Education follow.
What is Michigan Technological University's largest federal grant?
$10.9 million under Education Stabilization Fund, with its first action in the period on March 15, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Michigan Technological University?
Its largest are Education Stabilization Fund, Research and Technology Development and STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources).
Other grant recipients in Houghton
- Revex Technologies, Inc.
- Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Child Development Board, Inc.
- Charter Township of Portage
- Houghton Housing Commission
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