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Federal and state grant opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying. Or browse the complete index →
Applied Mathematics
Due Nov 16, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
NSF Applied Mathematics program funding research in mathematics motivated by problems in science and engineering, from single-investigator to interdisciplinary team projects. Eligibility is described as unrestricted/open to any entity type subject to standard NSF rules, though in practice these awards generally go to research institutions and their investigators; confirm specifics in the full solicitation. No award amount is specified. Eligibility as stated is broad.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityAstronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
Due Nov 16, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants program funding observational, theoretical, laboratory, and archival studies in astronomy and astrophysics, for individual investigators or collaborations. Eligibility is described as unrestricted/open to any entity type subject to standard NSF rules, though awards generally go to research institutions and investigators; confirm in the full solicitation. No award amount is specified. Eligibility as stated is broad.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityNational Science Foundation Translation to Practice
Due Nov 17, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · $600K–$2M
NSF Translation to Practice (TTP) program funding the translation of research results toward real-world products, services, and partnerships. Eligibility is limited to US nonprofits/non-academic research organizations and US institutions of higher education, and the PI must hold a tenured/tenure-track or full-time research/teaching appointment; the TTP-E track additionally requires an active eligible NSF research award. Awards range from about $600,000 up to $2,000,000. Eligibility is narrow given the active-award and appointment requirements.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardNarrow eligibilityInvestigator Initiated Clinical Trials of Complementary and Integrative Interventions Delivered Remotely or via mHealth (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Nov 17, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH R01 funds investigator-initiated, fully remote clinical trials testing complementary and integrative health interventions (with no in-person contact and possible mHealth tools) in NCCIH's priority research areas. Applicants must justify the remote approach and provide feasibility and safety preliminary data. It's aimed at eligible U.S. research institutions, and the deadline is November 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityPrevention and Intervention Approaches for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 17, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
NIH (NIAAA) phased R61/R33 funding for research on preventing prenatal alcohol exposure and developing interventions for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Intended for research institutions and investigators, including minority-serving and tribal colleges; advancement to the R33 phase depends on meeting milestones. No award amount is stated. This is institution-based research funding with priority for clinical-trial applications, not suited to individuals or general nonprofits.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilitySecondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Due Nov 17, 2026National Institutes of Health · Up to $200K
NIH (NCI) R21 funding for secondary analysis and integration of existing datasets to study cancer risk and related outcomes; clinical trials are not allowed under this notice. Intended for research institutions and investigators, including minority-serving and tribal colleges. The listed maximum is about $200,000. This is institution-based research funding using existing data, not suited to individuals or general nonprofits.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNCCIH Multi-Site Feasibility Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Nov 17, 2026National Institutes of Health · Up to $350K
NIH (NCCIH) R01 funding for multi-site feasibility clinical trials of mind-and-body interventions to prepare for a later full-scale efficacy trial. Intended for research institutions able to coordinate across multiple sites; foreign organizations are not eligible (foreign components allowed). The listed maximum is about $350,000. Sufficient preliminary data from prior single-site work is required, making this narrowly scoped research funding.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityFeasibility Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions for NCCIH High Priority Research Topics (R34 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Nov 17, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH R34 grant funds feasibility trials of mind-and-body complementary health interventions for NCCIH-designated high-priority conditions, generating data needed to plan a subsequent full-scale efficacy or effectiveness trial. Applicants are encouraged to consult NCCIH staff before applying, and it's aimed at eligible U.S. research institutions. The deadline is November 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityEthical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 18, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH R01 grant funds research applications studying the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, using empirical, conceptual, legal, or normative methods. Applications must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP); those without one won't be reviewed. It's aimed at eligible U.S. and territorial research institutions, and the deadline is November 18, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNational Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry
Due Nov 18, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program funding partnerships of K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop technology-based solutions to learning and workforce challenges, with a focus on early AI exposure. Eligible applicants are limited to US nonprofits/non-academic research organizations, state and local governments, US institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations; unaffiliated individuals cannot apply and no PI degree is required. Only teams awarded planning grants may later submit development proposals. No award amount is specified.
NonprofitsSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalResearchers+1 moreDoW Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award
Due Nov 18, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Orthopaedic Research Program Applied Research Award funding applied research to improve treatment and restore function for service-related orthopaedic injuries. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted/open to any entity type subject to clarification in the full notice; preliminary data are required and clinical research is not allowed under this mechanism. No award amount is specified. Projects must demonstrate military relevance, but the stated eligibility is broad.
ResearchersSmall businessSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityDoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award
Due Nov 18, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Orthopaedic Research Program Clinical Research Award funding clinical research and clinical trials on orthopaedic factors and interventions relevant to service members, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and informing care. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted/open to any entity type subject to clarification in the full notice; applications must address a specified focus area. No award amount is specified. The stated eligibility is broad, but applicants need clinical research capacity.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityDoW Rare Cancers Resource and Community Development Award
Due Nov 18, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Rare Cancers Research Program Resource and Community Development Award funding the creation of research resources, datasets, and infrastructure to advance rare cancers research. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted/open to any entity type subject to clarification in the full notice; preliminary data are not required, but patient-advocate engagement and dissemination plans are. No award amount is specified. The stated eligibility is broad.
ResearchersNonprofitsSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityEthical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 18, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH R21 grant funds exploratory and developmental research into the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, particularly studies examining new or emerging genomic technologies. It's open to eligible U.S. and territorial research institutions using empirical, conceptual, legal, or normative methods. The deadline is November 18, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityDoW Rare Cancers Idea Development Award
Due Nov 18, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Rare Cancers Research Program Idea Development Award funding research ideas ready for further development with high-impact potential for rare cancers. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted/open to any entity type subject to clarification in the full notice; preliminary data with disease-specific rationale are required. No award amount is specified. The stated eligibility is broad, though the preliminary-data requirement favors established research teams.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilitySeamless Early-Stage Clinical Drug Development (Phase 1 to 2a) for Novel therapeutic Agents for the Spectrum of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-related Dementias (ADRD) (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Nov 19, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
NIH cooperative-agreement (UG3/UH3) funding for bundled early-stage (Phase 1 to 2a) clinical drug development of novel therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, focused on non-amyloid/non-tau mechanisms. Intended for research institutions able to run gated, milestone-driven clinical trials. No award amount is stated. This is highly specialized clinical research funding, not suited to individuals or general nonprofits.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityDoW Toxic Exposures Translational Research Award
Due Nov 19, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Toxic Exposures Research Program Translational Research Award funding research that moves promising military toxic-exposure findings toward clinical applications such as products, interventions, or practice guidelines. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted/open to any entity type subject to clarification in the full notice; a partnering principal investigator option supports two-PI collaborations. No award amount is specified. The stated eligibility is broad.
ResearchersSmall businessSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityNIH StrokeNet Clinical Trials and Biomarker Studies for Stroke Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 19, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
NIH (NINDS) cooperative-agreement funding (UG3/UH3) for multi-site clinical trials and biomarker studies on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery, conducted within the NIH StrokeNet infrastructure. Suited to research institutions that will collaborate inside StrokeNet; foreign organizations are not eligible. No specific amount is given. Work must be carried out within StrokeNet and is selected competitively, making this narrow research-only funding.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityDoW Toxic Exposures Clinical Trial Award
Due Nov 19, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Toxic Exposures Research Program Clinical Trial Award funding clinical trials, from small proof-of-concept through large-scale, addressing conditions tied to military-related toxic exposures. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted/open to any entity type subject to clarification in the full notice; a partnering principal investigator option supports two-PI collaborations. No award amount is specified. The stated eligibility is broad, but applicants need the capacity to run clinical trials.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityDoW Toxic Exposures Investigator Initiated Research Award
Due Nov 19, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Toxic Exposures Research Program Investigator-Initiated Research Award funding studies on diseases and conditions linked to military-related toxic exposures, spanning basic, translational, and preclinical/human research. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted/open to any entity type subject to clarification in the full notice. No award amount is specified. The stated eligibility is broad, though projects must be relevant to military toxic-exposure research.
ResearchersSmall businessSchools & universitiesBroad eligibility