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Federal opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying.
Rigor and Reproducibility for Biomarkers in Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH opportunity focused on rigor and reproducibility for biomarkers in Type 1 diabetes clinical research. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Awards in this area generally suit research institutions and universities conducting clinical research rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Review the full notice when released to confirm eligibility and scope.
ResearchersUniversity Centers for Developmental Disabilities in Education, Research, and Service
ForecastedNo deadline listedAdministration for Community Living · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund University Centers for Developmental Disabilities in education, research, and service. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; as the title indicates, awards are aimed at university-based centers. Watch for the official funding opportunity before planning an application.
Schools & universitiesResearchersOcean Drilling Program
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · From $300K
The NSF Ocean Drilling Program supports operations of the International Ocean Discovery Program, including running the JOIDES Resolution research drillship and related marine-geoscience science operations. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity, subject to notice clarifications), but in practice these large facility-operations awards go to major research institutions; the listing notes an award figure starting around $300,000. Funding ceiling and deadline are not specified, so review the full notice for details.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardInnovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Therapeutic Agent Characterization and Preclinical Efficacy Studies
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH IGNITE opportunity supports early translational research to characterize therapeutic agents and conduct preclinical efficacy studies, helping move candidate treatments toward development. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; these awards typically support universities, research institutions, and small businesses engaged in therapeutic development. Check the official notice of funding opportunity for eligibility and application details before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall businessNarrow eligibilityInnovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Assay Development and Therapeutic Agent Identification
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH IGNITE opportunity funds early translational research for assay development and identification of candidate therapeutic agents, supporting the earliest stage of drug discovery. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; these awards generally support universities, research institutions, and small businesses doing therapeutic discovery. Review the official notice of funding opportunity when released to confirm eligibility and terms.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall businessNarrow eligibilitySecurity and Preparedness
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
Open to any type of entity (the NSF lists eligibility as unrestricted, though awards typically go to universities and research institutions). The U.S. National Science Foundation's Security and Preparedness program funds basic, theory-driven social science research on global and national security; it does not fund applied research. The program also supports undergraduate research experiences and methodological infrastructure. No award amount or deadline is stated here.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityLaw & Science
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The NSF Law & Science Program funds social-scientific research on law and on how science and technology are applied in legal contexts, and its eligibility is unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules). It supports standard and collaborative research grants as well as conference awards across many disciplines. Funding amounts are not specified here, so review the full solicitation for award size and any entity-specific requirements.
NonprofitsResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityThe California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – California
No deadline listedSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies
Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects funded under California's Proposition 68 (the 2018 drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access bond) and administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. It funds river, parks, water, climate, and outdoor-access work, with this offering focused on the San Fernando Valley river area in California. Individuals and businesses are not eligible, and projects must fit the geographic and program scope; award amounts and deadlines are not stated here.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalNarrow eligibilityCenters without Walls for mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (ADRD)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
A forecasted (not yet open) NIH funding opportunity for a "Centers without Walls" research effort on the mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD). It is geared toward research institutions and investigators conducting collaborative, multi-site basic research on dementia. Full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should watch for the formal announcement.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesTechnical Assistance Center for Mental Health Peer-Led Organizations
ForecastedNo deadline listedSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies
This is a forecasted Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) opportunity to operate a technical assistance center serving mental health peer-led organizations. It is intended for an organization with national technical-assistance capacity rather than general applicants or individuals. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been published.
NonprofitsNarrow eligibilityFunding Opportunity Announcement for Impact of Environmental Exposures on Gut-Brain Signaling in Neurological Conditions (R01)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Food Safety Capacity and Infrastructure Building (U2F)
ForecastedNo deadline listedFood and Drug Administration · Amount varies
ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Data Generation and Resource Center
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Economics
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The NSF Economics program supports a broad range of research on the U.S. and world economy, including econometrics, finance, labor, macroeconomics, public finance, and more, plus conferences, data collection, and Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs). Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type per NSF rules), and the program encourages interdisciplinary work and proposals broadening participation. Note that DDRIG proposals must be submitted by a faculty member on behalf of a graduate student, not by the student directly; no specific amount or deadline is listed here.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityResearch Infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · $400K–$2M
Open to any type of entity (subject to NSF clarifications), the NSF RISBS program funds creation of computational tools and data infrastructure that enable basic social and behavioral science research, including major longitudinal surveys; it does not fund a PI's own research except in service of building the infrastructure. Awards range roughly from $400,000 to $2,000,000. In practice this large-award program is best suited to research institutions building shared data resources.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardBroad eligibilityancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Coordination Center
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Clinical Data Ecosystem for Genomics (CDEG)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
FDA's Integrated Food Safety System Training Delivery and Development
ForecastedNo deadline listedFood and Drug Administration · Amount varies
Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health program (ALACRITY Research Centers) supporting research centers that accelerate the development and real-world delivery of effective treatments for youth and adults with mental illness. These center awards typically fund universities and research institutions with established mental health research infrastructure and interdisciplinary teams. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published for this cycle.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsNarrow eligibilityClinical Trials and Ancillary Studies Conducted within NIH-Funded Clinical Trial Research Networks (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Required)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH opportunity (UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement) supporting clinical trials and ancillary studies conducted within existing NIH-funded clinical trial research networks. Clinical trials are required. The full announcement is not yet posted, so eligibility, amounts, and deadlines are unavailable; these awards generally go to institutions already participating in NIH research networks, which limits eligibility. Watch for the formal NOFO.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibility