Grants for Researchers

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health research opportunity to establish pediatric central nervous system pharmacodynamic measures supporting psychiatric drug indications in adolescents. It targets research institutions and investigators with relevant clinical and laboratory expertise, not general nonprofits or businesses. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Amount varies

This Army Research Laboratory special notice (under BAA W911NF-17-S-0003) seeks proposals to design, manufacture, and deliver a low-cost, battery-powered chip-scale atomic clock targeting under $300 per unit at volume for defense timing applications. Eligibility is restricted to for-profit firms (a consortium led by a for-profit firm is also encouraged), so nonprofits, universities as primes, and individuals are not the intended applicants. Funding is via a technology investment agreement; no specific award amount or deadline is listed, and applicants should review the full special notice.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH funding opportunity supports early- and late-stage clinical trials spanning Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's-related dementias, and age-related cognitive decline, intended for research institutions capable of running clinical trials. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living opportunity to fund a national training initiative supporting youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are involved with the juvenile justice system, run through the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) network. It is aimed at established UCEDD/university-based centers rather than general nonprofits or individuals. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health cooperative agreement supporting specialized research centers focused on aging and/or Alzheimer's disease and AD-related dementias (ADRD). It is aimed at research institutions and academic medical centers with the capacity to run a multi-project center, not individual applicants. Center awards of this type are typically large and highly competitive, and full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Energy, Power, Control, and Networks (EPCN) program funds research on modeling, optimization, learning, and control of networked systems, electric power and energy systems, power electronics, and related machine-learning methods. Eligibility is unrestricted across NSF's standard applicant types (primarily universities and research organizations), so most academic and nonprofit research entities can apply. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH P20 opportunity is a limited competition aimed at schools and colleges of nursing that currently receive limited NIH funding, intended to help them build community-partnered nursing research centers. Full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published since this listing is still in forecast status, so interested institutions should watch for the formal funding opportunity announcement.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Plant Genome Research Program funds genome-scale plant biology research and related tools/technology development, and is restricted to U.S. nonprofit research organizations and accredited institutions of higher education. General nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals are not eligible. No specific funding amount is listed for this program.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH forecast for a future funding opportunity addressing health disparities among rural populations (R01, clinical trial optional); no eligibility, funding amount, or deadline details have been published yet. It is intended for research institutions once the full notice is released. Check NIH's site for the formal announcement before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH program to fund the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers, which support coordinated aging research and the development of new investigators focused on maintaining independence in older adults. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; these center awards are typically limited to universities and academic medical centers with established aging-research programs. Review the official notice when released for exact eligibility and funding terms.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH forecast listing for a future nutrition research funding opportunity; the agency has not yet published eligibility, funding amounts, or a deadline. Once NIH releases the full notice, it will likely target research institutions and investigators studying nutrition across the lifespan. Check back for the formal Notice of Funding Opportunity before planning an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH U01 cooperative agreement (clinical trials not allowed) to support the Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network (SPAN) through network sites and a coordinating center, focused on rigorous translational studies of acute cerebroprotection. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; these awards typically go to universities and research institutions with relevant preclinical capacity. Note that clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity; review the official notice for exact requirements.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Engineering Design and Systems Engineering program funds fundamental research on design science and systems science, covering topics such as design optimization, robotics, and design cognition. Eligibility is unrestricted among standard NSF applicant categories, effectively meaning research institutions and research-focused organizations. No specific award amount is listed for this solicitation.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open), limited-competition NIH Small Grant Program tied to the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program, with clinical trials optional. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is typically restricted to existing CTSA hub institutions or their affiliated investigators, not the general public. Award amounts and deadlines have not been posted; review the official notice when released to confirm whether your institution is eligible.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to fund Laboratory Centers supporting the HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Networks, providing specialized laboratory infrastructure and services for network clinical trials. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; such center awards are normally restricted to institutions with established clinical-trial laboratory capacity, not individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice to confirm eligibility and funding terms.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) opportunity from the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity related to the NFRP (Neurofibromatosis Research Program) outreach and invitation for response, which is part of the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; DoD medical research awards typically support investigators at universities, research institutions, and similar organizations. Wait for the official notice for exact eligibility and submission requirements.

Air Force Academy · Up to $99M

The U.S. Air Force Academy uses this Broad Agency Announcement to fund research that supports cadet learning, faculty development, and Air Force mission needs across diverse fields such as hypersonics, cybersecurity, spatial disorientation, athletic performance, and homeland defense. It is open to non-government firms and partners (universities, businesses, and other non-federal entities); federal agencies are not eligible and should pursue internal government channels instead. The stated award range is very broad (from $0 up to about $99 million), so funding varies widely by project, and applicants typically begin by submitting a white paper.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health program to fund Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR), which provide shared infrastructure and core services to support coordinated HIV/AIDS research at institutions with substantial existing NIH HIV funding. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted yet; programs like this are normally limited to universities and research institutions with established HIV research portfolios, not individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice for exact requirements before planning an application.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Infrastructure Systems and People program funds fundamental, often interdisciplinary research on the design, operation, monitoring, and resilience of infrastructure systems (physical, organizational, and operational) under normal and extreme conditions such as natural disasters and disruptions. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, though NSF research proposals are in practice submitted by universities, eligible nonprofit research organizations, and similar entities rather than individuals. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here; consult the official solicitation for budget and submission details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH P50 center grant (clinical trial optional) to fund Specialized Alcohol Research Centers, which support coordinated, multi-component alcohol research with shared cores at a single institution. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; P50 center awards are normally limited to institutions with substantial existing alcohol research capacity rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice for exact eligibility and budget details.