Grants for Researchers

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH program (COMBINE, RM1 mechanism) supporting team-based, multidisciplinary and innovative neuroscience research. The RM1 mechanism is designed for integrated research teams at research institutions, so it is aimed at researchers rather than general nonprofits or businesses. Eligibility details, award sizes, and deadlines are not yet available; watch for the full announcement before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH cooperative agreement to plan and implement a dental primary care practice-based research network running a clinical trial or observational study. It is intended for research institutions and dental research investigators, not general nonprofits or small businesses. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, so monitor for the full announcement before preparing an application.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds fundamental engineering research on process systems, reaction engineering, and molecular thermodynamics, including reactor design, multi-scale modeling, and sustainable chemical manufacturing. Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning most entity types (including universities, businesses, and nonprofits) may submit, though NSF research awards are most commonly made to academic researchers. Funding amounts and a specific deadline are not listed, so confirm program details and proposal windows with the NSF disciplinary program officer.

Department of Defense · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Department of Defense Request for Information (RFI) about STEM education consortia under the National Defense Education Program for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Research & Engineering). An RFI gathers input and is not itself a funding award, so no money is provided at this stage. No eligibility criteria, funding amounts, or deadlines are posted; organizations interested in future DoD STEM consortia funding should review the official notice to respond to the information request.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health opportunity to fund a Coordinating Center for a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network, typically aimed at an experienced research institution capable of running a multi-site network. It is not suited to individuals or general nonprofits, and coordinating-center awards usually involve a single, narrowly qualified applicant. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; check the official NIH listing when it opens.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health opportunity supporting intramural-extramural collaboration to develop advanced 3-D tissue models for drug screening (clinical trials not allowed). It is intended for researchers and research institutions in biomedical fields, not for individuals or general nonprofits. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so review the official NIH notice once released.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $50K

Only accredited two- and four-year U.S. institutions of higher education (including community colleges) may apply to this NSF National I-Corps Teams program, acting on behalf of their faculty; individuals, nonprofits, and businesses cannot apply directly. It funds NSF-supported researchers with entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and roughly $50,000 to assess the commercial potential of deep-technology inventions from foundational research. Multiple awards based on the same core technology generally are not supported, and international branch campuses require special justification.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH research opportunity on functional target validation for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not open for application. NIH research awards of this kind typically go to universities, research institutions, and similar organizations with qualified investigators; foreign eligibility and other terms will be defined in the eventual notice of funding opportunity.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Specialized Center Grant (Parent P50), a center-level award typically aimed at research institutions and universities for large, multi-component research programs. Full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Applicants should monitor NIH for the formal funding opportunity before preparing a proposal, as P50 mechanisms usually require substantial institutional research infrastructure.

Administration for Children and Families - OPRE · Amount varies

This is a forecasted opportunity from the HHS Administration for Children and Families (OPRE) for research awards on reflective supervision in home visiting. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Research awards of this kind generally suit universities, research organizations, and similar entities rather than individuals or the general public. Review the full notice when released to confirm eligibility and scope.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted opportunity from the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health for innovative approaches to reducing disparities in kidney health. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Awards in this area typically target organizations or researchers working on health equity and kidney disease rather than individuals. Check the full notice when released to confirm eligibility and funded activities.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA research opportunity (U01 cooperative agreement) to identify and evaluate possible approaches to addressing nitrosamine impurities in drugs. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. U01 awards generally suit research institutions, universities, and similar organizations rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Review the full notice once released to confirm who may apply.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH funding opportunity (ORACLE 3C) for research on chronic conditions, coinfections, and comorbidities in people living with HIV. NIH research grants typically go to universities, research institutions, hospitals, and nonprofits with a qualified principal investigator rather than to individuals or general small businesses. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so check Grants.gov for the full notice before planning an application.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not-yet-open) funding opportunity from the federal Administration for Community Living to support innovative projects that prevent and respond to elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; ACL discretionary grants typically go to nonprofits, government agencies, tribal organizations, and research/academic institutions. Watch for the official notice of funding opportunity for specific requirements before preparing an application.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $250K–$30M

Institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profit companies, U.S. territories, and state, local, and tribal governments may apply to this NOAA program for fish habitat restoration in the Great Lakes. Federal agencies and their employees are not eligible. Applicants can be located anywhere, but the proposed work must take place within the Great Lakes basin in one of the eight U.S. Great Lakes states (NY, PA, OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN). Awards range from about $250,000 to $30 million, making this a large-award opportunity with a strong geographic restriction.

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Children and Families (Children's Bureau) program funds evaluations of Kinship Navigator Programs, which help relatives caring for children connect to services. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. ACF evaluation awards typically fund universities, research organizations, nonprofits, and public agencies; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program (single-source U24, clinical trial not allowed) supports a Coordinating Center for the Small Cell Lung Cancer Consortium. Because it is single-source, it is intended for a specific designated recipient rather than open competition, so most applicants will not be eligible. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program (U42, clinical trial not allowed) supports a National Swine Resource and Research Center, providing a shared resource for swine models used in biomedical research. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. U42 resource awards typically go to a single university or institution able to operate a national resource center, so eligibility is narrow; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program funds clinical research centers for the Atopic Dermatitis Research Network, supporting coordinated clinical studies of atopic dermatitis (eczema) and related allergic conditions. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. These awards typically go to universities and academic medical centers capable of conducting network clinical research, so eligibility is narrow; review the full notice for confirmed details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity (PRIMED-AI Validation Center, U54 cooperative agreement) that has not yet opened, so eligibility, funding, and deadlines are not published. U54 center awards typically go to research institutions and are large, multi-component grants. Clinical trials are not allowed under this program; wait for the full announcement for specifics.