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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 →
Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study Biospecimen Access (X01)
Due Oct 30, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH X01 opportunity provides access to biospecimens (urine, plasma, serum, genomic DNA) and related data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study rather than direct research funding. It is aimed at investigators at universities, research institutions, and similar eligible organizations, including various minority-serving institutions and tribal entities. Foreign (non-U.S.) organizations and foreign components are not eligible. No award amounts are listed; this is a resource-access mechanism for researchers, not a general grant for nonprofits, businesses, or individuals.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalGREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Oct 30, 2026National Institutes of Health · $3–$500K
This NIH U01 grant funds development and testing of highly innovative experimental or computational approaches for rare disease diagnosis, with clinical trials optional. It is a research grant for universities, research institutions, and similar eligible organizations, and foreign organizations and foreign components are eligible. The award maximum is about $500,000 (the listed minimum appears to be a data artifact). Eligibility is oriented toward research institutions rather than nonprofits, businesses, or individuals broadly.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG)
UnofficialDue Oct 30, 2026Community & Economic Development · From $100K
Pennsylvania's Community Development Block Grant program funds community development activities, but is invitation-only for municipalities pre-identified under Act 179 of 1984 — it is not open to general applicants. Funding starts at a minimum of $100,000, with no stated maximum. Applications are due October 30, 2026.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityMunicipal Waste Reduction Recycling Coordination
UnofficialDue Oct 30, 2026Dept of Environ Conservation · Up to $5M
This grant is open only to government entities and tribal organizations — nonprofits and businesses do not qualify. It funds Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordination (MWRC) projects, covering education, promotion, planning, and coordination work, with awards of up to $5,000,000. Applications are due October 30, 2026.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityF25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round
Due Oct 31, 2026Fish and Wildlife Service · $25K–$3.9M
This US Fish and Wildlife Service program funds land conservation projects in the Highlands Region of CT, NJ, NY, and PA, where a state, county, or municipal entity acquires land or land interests from willing sellers. Only the Lead State Agency designated by each Highlands state's Governor may apply, so eligibility is restricted to those specific government agencies (funds may be subawarded to counties or municipalities). Awards range from roughly $25,000 to $3.85 million, and the program covers up to 50% of project cost, meaning a non-federal match is required. Nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and most organizations cannot apply directly.
Government / tribalCost-share requiredLarge awardNarrow eligibilityRESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
Due Oct 31, 2026U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · Up to $120.2M
This Treasury RESTORE Act Direct Component opportunity funds non-construction activities tied to Gulf Coast restoration, mitigation, workforce development, infrastructure planning, tourism, and related eligible uses. Only state and county governments may apply. Awards can be very large, up to roughly $120 million. Some projects may involve a non-federal cost-share for other federally funded programs, though cost-share is described as optional here. Nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and researchers are not eligible to apply directly.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityF25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round
Due Oct 31, 2026Fish and Wildlife Service · $25K–$2.3M
This US Fish and Wildlife Service program is the Base Funding round of the Highlands Conservation Act, funding land conservation projects in the Highlands Region of CT, NJ, NY, and PA. Only the Governor-designated Lead State Agency in each of the four states may apply, so eligibility is narrowly restricted to those government agencies (funds may be subawarded to counties or municipalities). Each state may request up to about $2.29 million, with awards from roughly $25,000 upward, and the program funds up to 50% of project cost, requiring a non-federal match. Nonprofits, businesses, and individuals cannot apply directly.
Government / tribalCost-share requiredLarge awardNarrow eligibilityRESTORE Act Direct Component – Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities
Due Oct 31, 2026U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · Up to $120.2M
This Treasury RESTORE Act Direct Component opportunity funds construction and real property acquisition activities for Gulf Coast restoration, including environmental restoration and infrastructure projects. Only state and county governments may apply. Awards can be very large, up to roughly $120 million. Some projects may involve a non-federal cost-share for other federally funded programs, though cost-share is described as optional here. Nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and researchers are not eligible to apply directly.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityRESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program
Due Oct 31, 2026U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · $5.7M–$14.5M
This Treasury RESTORE Act program funds Centers of Excellence research on Gulf Coast coastal sustainability, fisheries, offshore energy, economic growth, and Gulf monitoring. Only state governments may be the direct applicant; eligible states then issue competitive subawards to nongovernmental entities and consortia, including universities. Awards range from roughly $5.7 million to $14.5 million. Because only state governments can apply directly, nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and researchers would need to participate through a state's subaward process rather than apply themselves.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibility2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4
UnofficialDue Oct 31, 2026Public Utilities Commission · $50K–$100K
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organizations with a demonstrated track record addressing the digital divide, partnered with a low-income urban or rural public school or district. The California Public Utilities Commission will award about three grants of $50,000 to $100,000 (roughly $200,000 total) for projects that address broadband access, affordability, device access, or digital-skills training. Applicants must be in good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board, submit at least three letters of recommendation, and already have a partnership agreement with the beneficiary school or district. Applications are due by October 31, 2026.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyGovernment / tribalSchools & universities+1 moreCHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment
Due Nov 1, 2026National Institute of Standards and Technology · Amount varies
This NIST CHIPS Incentives Program funds construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment. Applicants must be a 'covered entity,' defined as a nonprofit, private-sector entity, or a consortium of such entities with demonstrated ability to substantially finance and build large semiconductor-related facilities. This is aimed at established firms and consortia capable of major capital projects, not individuals, researchers, or small or new organizations; applications go through the CHIPS Incentives Portal. No award amounts are specified, but the program targets large-scale industrial projects.
NonprofitsSmall businessNarrow eligibilityExploratory Clinical Trial Grants in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (R61 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Nov 2, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH R61 grant supports exploratory clinical trials in arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases, and a clinical trial is required. It is a research grant for universities, research institutions, and similar eligible organizations, including various minority-serving institutions and tribal entities. Foreign (non-U.S.) organizations are not eligible to apply, though defined foreign components are allowed. No specific award amounts are listed, and eligibility is oriented toward research institutions rather than nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals broadly.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalClinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 2, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH R01 grant funds clinical observational studies in musculoskeletal, rheumatic, and skin diseases. It is a research grant for universities, research institutions, and similar eligible organizations, including various minority-serving institutions and tribal entities. Foreign (non-U.S.) organizations are not eligible to apply, though defined foreign components are allowed; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity. No specific award amounts are listed, and eligibility is oriented toward research institutions rather than nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals broadly.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalTopology
Due Nov 3, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
This NSF program funds research in topology, including algebraic and geometric topology, homotopy theory, knots, and topological data analysis, plus conferences and travel. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to the broad range of NSF-eligible entities (typically universities, nonprofits, and similar research organizations), subject to additional clarifications. No specific award amounts are listed, though conference proposals reference budgets around $50,000. This is a research-focused opportunity; whether a given applicant qualifies depends on standard NSF eligibility, which the notice does not fully detail here.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityGeometric Analysis
Due Nov 3, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
This NSF program funds research in geometric analysis, including differential geometry, geometric group theory, geometric data analysis, and related mathematical topics, plus conferences and travel. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to the broad range of NSF-eligible entities (typically universities, nonprofits, and similar research organizations), subject to additional clarifications. No specific award amounts are listed, though conference proposals reference budgets around $50,000. This is a research-focused opportunity; whether a given applicant qualifies depends on standard NSF eligibility, which the notice does not fully spell out here.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityLocal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
UnofficialDue Nov 3, 2026Department of Transportation · $100K–$10M
Funds infrastructure projects that reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roads, administered by California's Division of Local Assistance under the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (23 U.S.C. §148). Open only to public agencies and tribal governments — not nonprofits, businesses, or individuals — for projects justified by crash data, crash rate, or crash-reduction potential. Awards range from $100,000 to $10,000,000 and are due 2026-11-03.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityDoW Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Due Nov 4, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Bone Marrow Failure Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports translational and clinical research, preclinical model studies, and IND-enabling work, but does not support clinical trials. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any type of entity subject to additional clarifications, so a range of research organizations may apply; a Partnering PI option is available. Preliminary data relevant to the proposed project are required. No award amounts are listed.
ResearchersBroad eligibilityDoW Bone Marrow Failure, Resource Development Award
Due Nov 4, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Bone Marrow Failure award supports building a multiomic atlas from well-annotated human bone marrow failure samples, intended as an open-access resource for the research and clinical communities. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any type of entity subject to additional clarifications, so a range of research organizations may apply. Applications must include a robust data resource sharing plan. No award amounts are listed, and detailed eligibility is deferred to the full announcement.
ResearchersBroad eligibilityDoW Bone Marrow Failure, Idea Development Award
Due Nov 4, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Bone Marrow Failure award supports innovative, high-impact research to understand and cure bone marrow failure diseases. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any type of entity subject to additional clarifications, so a range of research organizations may apply; it is open to both established and early-career investigators, who are reviewed under distinct criteria, and preliminary data are not required. No award amounts are listed, and detailed eligibility is deferred to the full announcement.
ResearchersBroad eligibilityNew orgs OKSBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Due Nov 4, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · $160K–$170K
This NSF program provides postdoctoral research fellowships in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences, supporting an individual fellow's research and training early in their career. Proposals are submitted by the individual postdoc, not an institution, and the award goes directly to the fellow; applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who recently earned (or will soon earn) a doctorate and do not hold a tenure-track position. The fellowship is held at a U.S. institution of higher education or a nonprofit non-academic research organization, with award amounts of roughly $160,000 to $170,000. This is narrowly aimed at eligible individual early-career researchers, not organizations.
IndividualsResearchersLarge awardNarrow eligibility