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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 →
Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)
Due Sep 4, 2028Food and Drug Administration · $225K–$2.5M
This FDA grant (U18, $225,000 to $2,500,000) funds veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network to build capacity for animal food safety and antimicrobial resistance testing, including equipment and method development. Eligibility is broad, covering nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, for-profit organizations, universities, tribal governments, and state/local governments. No unusual disqualifiers are noted, and the deadline is not imminent.
NonprofitsSmall businessGovernment / tribalSchools & universities+2 moreUsing Archived Data and Specimen Collections to Advance Maternal and Pediatric HIV/AIDS Research (R21 CT Not Allowed)
Due Oct 20, 2028National Institutes of Health · Up to $200K
This NIH R21 grant funds secondary analyses that use archived HIV/AIDS data sets and specimen collections to answer questions about maternal, pediatric, and adolescent HIV/AIDS. Both U.S. and foreign organizations are eligible to apply, but foreign components within a project are not allowed. The award ceiling is up to about $200,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilitySingle-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Nov 2, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NHLBI R61/R33 cooperative agreement funds investigator-initiated single-site clinical trials relevant to the NHLBI mission, using a milestone-driven, two-phase structure. Both U.S. and foreign organizations may apply, but applications including funded foreign subawards/subcontracts will be deemed noncompliant. Applicants are encouraged to include expertise in biostatistics and clinical trial design.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityData Coordinating Center for Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (Collaborative U24 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Nov 2, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NHLBI U24 cooperative agreement funds a Data Coordinating Center to provide data management, biostatistics, and project coordination for investigator-initiated multi-site clinical trials. A companion Clinical Coordinating Center application must be submitted on the same due date for consideration. Both U.S. and foreign organizations may apply, but applications with funded foreign subawards/subcontracts will be rejected.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityClinical Coordinating Center for Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (Collaborative UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Nov 2, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NHLBI UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement funds a Clinical Coordinating Center to lead and operate investigator-initiated multi-site clinical trials relevant to the NHLBI mission. A companion Data Coordinating Center application must be submitted on the same due date. Both U.S. and foreign organizations may apply, but applications with funded foreign subawards/subcontracts will be rejected.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityEarly Immune System Development and Ontogeny (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 5, 2028National Institutes of Health · Up to $400K
This NIH R01 grant funds research into early immune system development from the prenatal period through early childhood, including effects of in-utero HIV or antiretroviral exposure. A broad range of applicants is eligible, including colleges and universities, tribal governments, faith- and community-based organizations, minority-serving institutions, and foreign organizations. The award ceiling is up to about $400,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsGovernment / tribal+1 moreThe Metastasis Research Network (MetNet): MetNet Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 22, 2028National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K
This NIH/NCI U01 cooperative agreement funds research projects within the Metastasis Research Network that use systems-level approaches to study cancer metastasis as a whole-body problem. Both U.S. and foreign organizations may apply, but applications including funded foreign subawards/subcontracts will be deemed noncompliant. The award ceiling is up to about $500,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardBroad eligibilityResearch Grants in Clinical Informatics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Mar 5, 2029National Institutes of Health · Up to $250K
This NIH/NLM R01 grant funds research teams developing and evaluating clinical informatics tools and methods that turn health data (such as electronic health records, clinical notes, and imaging) into actionable knowledge. Both U.S. and foreign organizations are eligible to apply, but applications involving funded foreign subawards/subcontracts will be rejected under NIH's post-May-2025 policy. The award ceiling is up to about $250,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityAdvancing Bioinformatics, Translational Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Mar 5, 2029National Institutes of Health · Up to $250K
This NIH/NLM R01 grant supports research advancing bioinformatics, translational bioinformatics, and computational biology, including AI and machine-learning methods for interpreting large biological datasets. Both U.S. and foreign organizations may apply, but applications that include funded foreign subawards/subcontracts will be deemed noncompliant and not considered. The award ceiling is up to about $250,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS
Due Apr 4, 2029Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Amount varies
The Army Applications Lab Broad Agency Announcement funds basic and applied scientific research in defense-relevant areas described in the BAA. Eligibility is unusually broad: institutions of higher education, nonprofits, state and local governments, foreign organizations and public entities, and for-profit businesses (large and small) may all apply. No specific award amount is listed, and projects are selected through full and open competition, so applicants should review the BAA's stated research areas of interest.
ResearchersSmall businessNonprofitsSchools & universities+2 moreCHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Due Sep 30, 2029National Institute of Standards and Technology · From $10M
This NIST CHIPS R&D Office Broad Agency Announcement funds research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance U.S. microelectronics technology, with a stated floor of about $10 million per award. Eligible applicants include for-profit and non-profit organizations, accredited universities, FFRDCs, and federal entities, but they must be domestic; individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not eligible. Some foreign partners may participate as subawardees, subject to restrictions (foreign adversaries excluded). Given the large award size, applicants should review the full BAA for compliance requirements.
Small businessNonprofitsSchools & universitiesResearchers+3 moreAir Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Due Oct 31, 2029Munitions Directorate · Up to $750M
This Air Force (Munitions Directorate) Broad Agency Announcement funds research and development supporting air dominance, with a program ceiling reported up to roughly $750 million. Eligibility is described as unrestricted and open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement, making it broadly accessible to businesses, universities, and nonprofits. Because it is defense-focused R&D, applicants should expect security and compliance requirements and should review the full BAA for specifics.
ResearchersSmall businessNonprofitsSchools & universities+3 moreUS Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement
Due Feb 27, 2030ACC APG - Natick · Amount varies
This Army Broad Agency Announcement funds scientific research and development in areas like combat feeding, soldier protection, human performance, and battlefield technology. It is open to colleges/universities, nonprofit research institutes, foreign organizations, and commercial firms of all sizes (including small and veteran-owned businesses), but government facilities and organizations are explicitly excluded from consideration. No specific award amount is listed, and the deadline is not near-term (2030).
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersSchools & universities+1 moreProposition 4 – Water Recycling
UnofficialDue Jul 1, 2030State Water Resources Control Board · $1–$15M
This program is open to California local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public utilities, state-recognized Native American tribes, and mutual water companies. The State Water Resources Control Board funds construction (and, for large-scale projects, planning and design) of recycled water treatment, storage, distribution, groundwater recharge, and related water-reuse infrastructure, with awards ranging from $1 up to $15 million. Operation and maintenance costs are not eligible, but all community types, including non-disadvantaged and disadvantaged, may apply. The application deadline is July 1, 2027.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalLarge awardBroad eligibilityVenture VI Program for SNAP Participants
UnofficialDue Jul 22, 2030Off of Temp & Disability Assi · Up to $30M
New York's Venture VI Program for SNAP Participants, run by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, funds governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations to provide work-focused education and training services to low-income New Yorkers receiving SNAP benefits, with awards up to $30,000,000. The program reimburses only half of eligible contract payments with SNAP Employment & Training funds, meaning applicants must contribute matching non-federal resources for the rest. The deadline is July 22, 2030.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalLarge awardCost-share required+1 moreRFA-IP-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-IP-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The entry is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and does not state award amounts or program specifics. Because it appears aimed at existing grantees, check with CDC about eligibility if you have not held a prior award.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-OE-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-OE-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is listed only as a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no award amounts or detailed requirements. Since it appears intended for existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC before applying as a new applicant.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-DD-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-DD-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is a placeholder listing for renewal-type applications and provides no award amounts or detailed program requirements. As it appears geared toward existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC before applying as a new applicant.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-DP-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-DP-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The entry is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and does not list award amounts or program details. As it appears geared toward existing grantees, check with CDC about eligibility before applying as a new organization.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-EH-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-EH-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no stated award amounts or detailed requirements. Because it appears aimed at existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC if you are a first-time applicant.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 more