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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 →
Toward Translation of Nanotechnology Cancer Interventions (TTNCI; R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NCI R01 funds advanced preclinical research translating nanotechnology-based cancer diagnostics and therapeutics toward later NCI translational programs; no clinical trial is allowed. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations, not individuals. Foreign organizations are not eligible. No award amount is specified, and the nanomedicine focus makes the scope narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreLeveraging Network Infrastructure to Conduct Innovative Research for Women, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Persons with Disabilities (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $6.3M
This NIH award lets investigators use NICHD's existing clinical research network infrastructure to run multisite trials and studies on infant, child, women's, and disability health, structured as a start-up phase followed by full enrollment. Applications must be submitted jointly with an NICHD-supported network Data Coordinating Center, which narrows this to investigators already positioned within that network. Awards can reach up to $6,250,000.
ResearchersLarge awardNarrow eligibilityPilot Projects Investigating Understudied Proteins Associated with Rare Diseases (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 16, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $100K
This NIH (R03) opportunity funds pilot projects generating preliminary data on a defined list of understudied proteins associated with rare diseases. It is intended for research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. The maximum award is about $100,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall awardNarrow eligibilityPilot Studies of Biological, Behavioral and Social Mechanisms Contributing to HIV Pathogenesis Within the Mission of NIDDK (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 16, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIDDK (R21) opportunity funds basic and translational pilot research on biological, behavioral, and social mechanisms contributing to HIV pathogenesis within NIDDK's mission. It is intended for research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityInnovative Screening Approaches and Therapies for Screenable Disorders in Newborns (R21 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 16, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $200K
This NIH (R21) opportunity funds research developing novel screening approaches or therapies for fatal or disabling conditions identified through newborn screening, including high-priority genetic conditions. It is intended for research and academic institutions rather than individuals or general nonprofits/small businesses. The maximum award is about $200,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityInnovative Screening Approaches and Therapies for Screenable Disorders in Newborns (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 16, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH (R01) opportunity funds research developing novel screening approaches or therapies for fatal or disabling conditions identified through newborn screening, including high-priority genetic conditions. It is intended for research and academic institutions rather than individuals or general nonprofits/small businesses. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityBasic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 16, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH (R21) opportunity funds basic, mechanistic research into the biological and genetic causes of cancer health disparities, including new methods, models, and secondary data analyses. It is intended for research and academic institutions rather than individuals or general nonprofits/small businesses. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityChemical Countermeasures Research Program (CCRP) Initiative: Basic Research on The Deleterious Effects of Acute Exposure to Ultra-Potent Synthetic (UPS) Opioids (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 18, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $300K
This NIH (R01) opportunity funds basic research into the harmful effects of acute exposure to ultra-potent synthetic opioids (e.g., fentanyl, carfentanil, nitazenes) and their combinations, including delayed effects. It is aimed at research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. The maximum award is about $300,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityDEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH
Due Nov 20, 2027Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Amount varies
This U.S. Army Research Laboratory Broad Agency Announcement solicits foundational (basic and applied) research proposals supporting Army modernization. Eligibility is broad, including universities, nonprofits, state and local governments, foreign organizations, and for-profit firms (large and small businesses). It uses a competitive merit-based process; no specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersNonprofitsSmall businessSchools & universities+2 moreAccelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Dec 3, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH (R01) opportunity funds innovative analysis of existing social, behavioral, administrative, and neuroimaging datasets to study substance-use behaviors, related disorders, prevention, and health-service use. It is intended for research and academic institutions rather than individuals or general nonprofits/small businesses. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityAccelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Dec 3, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH (R21) opportunity funds innovative analysis of existing social, behavioral, administrative, and neuroimaging datasets to study substance-use behaviors, related disorders, prevention, and health-service use. It is intended for research and academic institutions rather than individuals or general nonprofits/small businesses. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCatalyze Product Definition Medical Device prototype design/testing and disease target identification and assay development (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Dec 23, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NHLBI Catalyze (R61/R33) phased opportunity funds medical device prototype design and testing, disease-target identification, and assay development for heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases. It is aimed at research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCatalyze: Product Definition Medical Device Prototype Optimization (R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Dec 23, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NHLBI Catalyze (R33) opportunity funds early-stage translational work to optimize medical device prototypes, develop diagnostic assays, and create research tools for heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases. It is aimed at research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCatalyze: Enabling Technologies and Transformative Platforms for HLBS Research (R33 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Due Dec 23, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $350K
This NHLBI Catalyze (R33) opportunity funds rigorous validation of transformative, multi-use platforms or technologies that can advance detection, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases. It is aimed at research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. The maximum award is about $350,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCatalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules, Biologics and Combination Products - Target Identification and Validation, and Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Due Dec 23, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NHLBI Catalyze (R61/R33) phased opportunity funds target identification and validation plus preliminary product or lead-series identification for small molecules, biologics, and combination products treating heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases. It is aimed at research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCatalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules, Biologics, and Combination Products - Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification and Combination Product Prototype (R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Dec 23, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NHLBI Catalyze (R33) opportunity funds early-stage translational work to identify and characterize therapeutic candidates and combination products (small molecules and biologics) for heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases. It is aimed at research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Due Dec 31, 2027Environmental Protection Agency · Up to $3M
This EPA program funds assessment and remediation of contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act lands, plus related community outreach. Eligibility is limited to Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia of Alaskan tribal entities. The maximum award is up to about $3,000,000, and proposals are accepted on a rolling basis; applicants are asked to contact program managers first.
Government / tribalNonprofitsLarge awardNarrow eligibilityNPS Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreements
Due Dec 31, 2027National Park Service · Amount varies
This National Park Service opportunity offers Master Cooperative Agreements to participants in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network across listed regions, supporting research, technical assistance, education, and capacity building. Only existing CESU network partners may apply, so applicants must already have joined the network. No specific award amount is provided.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNarrow eligibilitySports Marketing and Tourism Grant Program (SMAT)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2027Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
Open broadly to Pennsylvania municipalities, local authorities, nonprofits, and other legal entities. Funded through the state's gaming-derived Sports Marketing and Tourism Account, it supports attracting amateur, professional, and e-sports events to the Commonwealth to boost tourism and economic impact. Award amount isn't specified; applications are due December 31, 2027.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalBroad eligibilityDEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH
Due Jan 4, 2028Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Amount varies
This U.S. Army DEVCOM Analysis Center Broad Agency Announcement solicits applied-research proposals supporting Army modernization, tool development, and data curation. Eligibility is broad, including universities, nonprofits, state and local governments, foreign organizations, and for-profit firms (large and small businesses). It uses a whitepaper-then-proposal process; no specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersNonprofitsSmall businessSchools & universities+2 more