Science & Research Grants

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Division of Chemistry funds disciplinary research across six chemistry programs (catalysis, measurement and imaging, mechanism, synthesis, environmental chemistry, and nanochemistry). Proposals may only be submitted by U.S. institutions of higher education and non-profit, non-academic research organizations such as museums, observatories, and research labs; this is not open to individuals or most businesses. No award amount is stated. Higher-ed and research-institution focus makes eligibility relatively narrow.

Office of Science · $50K–$5M

The DOE Office of Science runs this open, year-round solicitation supporting research across program areas including advanced scientific computing, basic energy sciences, biological and environmental research, fusion energy, high energy physics, nuclear physics, and isotope R&D. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications and to the requirements in 10 CFR 605. Awards range from roughly $50,000 to $5 million. The NOFO remains open until September 30, 2026 or until succeeded by a new issuance.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $0

This NOAA/National Weather Service Broad Agency Announcement invites applications for special projects aligned with the NWS strategic plan and mission. Eligibility is broad and includes higher-education institutions, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations and governments, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments, subject to NOAA/NWS statutory authority for each activity. Federal organizations are generally outside the scope. No award amount is stated, and as a BAA it outlines a general framework rather than a single defined award; review the announcement for project-specific details.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Rare Cancers Research Program Concept Award supports highly innovative, untested, potentially groundbreaking novel concepts in rare cancers. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Preliminary data are not required, and the review is blinded, so identifying the PI, collaborators, or their organizations in the application is prohibited and will result in rejection. No specific award amount is stated.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $0

This BAA is for the National Marine Fisheries Service, also known as NOAA Fisheries. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with the NOAA Fisheries strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education. Applicants may also contact the Agency Contact below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts so that NOAA may coordinate internally.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award supports highly integrated, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional consortia addressing major problems in breast cancer. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Applications must include at least one breast cancer consumer advocate per project team and may involve up to five Principal Investigators. No specific award amount is stated; review the full opportunity for the consortium structure and submission requirements.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) ALS Research Program Therapeutic Idea Award supports new, innovative, high-risk/high-reward ideas aimed at ALS drug or therapy discovery, with hypothesis-driven studies generating preliminary data. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Preliminary data are not required; the application's strength should rely on the approach. No specific award amount is stated.

Office of Naval Research · Amount varies

The Office of Naval Research's FY25 Long Range BAA solicits proposals for science and technology projects advancing Navy and Marine Corps operations. Eligibility is broad: responsible sources from academia, industry, and the research community worldwide may apply, and both small and large businesses are encouraged; HBCUs and minority institutions are encouraged but have no set-aside. Federally Funded R&D Centers and government laboratories are not eligible to receive awards directly, though some teaming arrangements are allowed. No specific award amount is stated.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Windows on the Universe multi-messenger astrophysics (WoU-MMA) program supports research coordinating, observing, or interpreting astrophysical sources across electromagnetic waves, high-energy particles, and gravitational waves. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications in the solicitation. No specific award amount is stated. Proposals should be directed to the relevant participating NSF programs.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Ovarian Cancer Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports high-impact research from basic laboratory through translational work, excluding clinical trials. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Preliminary data are required, and a Partnering PI option allows two investigators to work synergistically on a single project. No specific award amount is stated; review the full opportunity for requirements.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $500K–$2.5M

NSF's EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) program supports fundamental research advancing knowledge of STEM learning, broadening participation, and STEM workforce development for learners of all ages in formal and informal settings. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications in the solicitation. Funding has three levels: up to $500,000 (Level I), up to $1.5 million (Level II), and up to $2.5 million (Level III), with project durations of three to five years.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $475K–$7.5M

NSF's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports education of technicians for high-technology fields, with a focus on two-year colleges. Eligible applicants are limited to for-profit organizations (including small businesses) with research or education capabilities, non-profit non-academic organizations tied to education or research, state and local governments, accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations; individuals are not listed as eligible. Two-year college faculty must hold significant leadership roles (PI or Co-PI). Awards range from roughly $475,000 to $7.5 million.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Ovarian Cancer Academy Early-Career Investigator Award supports junior faculty through a virtual academy offering mentoring, networking, and collaboration alongside ovarian cancer research. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications, but the award is aimed at Early-Career Investigators who must participate in monthly webinars and annual workshops with a designated mentor. No specific award amount is stated; this is a career-development-oriented mechanism.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Academy Early-Career Investigator Award supports junior clinical trialists through a virtual academy providing mentoring, networking, and training to run ovarian cancer clinical trials. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications, but the award targets Early-Career Investigators within 12 years of their last postdoctoral or fellowship position who must commit at least 25% effort. Preliminary data are required. No specific award amount is stated.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Ovarian Cancer Pilot Award supports research exploring innovative concepts or theories that could expand or modify current thinking in ovarian cancer. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Innovation is central; preliminary data are not required but allowed. A blinded pre-application screening means no PI, collaborator, or organization identifying material should be included at that stage. No specific award amount is stated.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Award supports rapid implementation of clinical trials with potential to significantly affect ovarian cancer treatment or management. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement. Trials may range from small proof-of-concept studies through large-scale efficacy trials. No specific award amount is stated; review the full funding opportunity for requirements.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Idea Award supports innovative, untested, high-risk/high-reward concepts and basic cancer research relevant to the Military Health System. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Preliminary data are not required, but a strong scientific rationale is. A new Early Career Investigator option supports promising investigators early in faculty appointments. No specific award amount is stated.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Clinical Trial Award funds clinical trials (phase 0 through phase III) testing new products, drugs, devices, or approaches to treat or manage cancer within designated topic areas. Applications must include a clinical trial and patient advocates, animal studies are not allowed, and any required IND/IDE regulatory application must be submitted by the application deadline. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any standard entity type), subject to clarification in the program announcement. No specific award amount is stated in this record.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Impact Award supports mature research with near-term potential to affect clinical cancer care within congressionally directed FY26 topic areas. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Applications must include preliminary data supporting feasibility; clinical trials are allowed. Up to two partnering Principal Investigators are permitted. No specific award amount is stated.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Pancreatic Cancer Research Program Idea Development Award funds innovative, high-risk/high-reward pancreatic cancer research; preliminary data relevant to the project are required. Clinical research studies are allowed, but clinical trials are not. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any standard entity type), subject to clarification in the program announcement. An optional partnering mechanism offers higher funding to pair an experienced PI with an early-career investigator. No specific award amount is stated in this record.