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Limited Competition: Regenerative Medicine Innovation Project (RMIP) Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
$400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions conducting clinical trials on innovative regenerative medicine therapies using adult stem cells, focusing on extending research from previously funded projects.

Health
State governments
Limited Competition: Regenerative Medicine Innovation Project (RMIP) Investigator-Initiated Studies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports late-stage preclinical studies using adult stem cells to advance regenerative medicine therapies, specifically for researchers who have previously received NIH funding in this area.

Health
State governments
Industrialization and Translation of Extracellular Vesicles for use in Regenerative Medicine (UT1/UT2) Clinical Trial Not Allowed
$1,972,828
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based small businesses in developing and manufacturing therapeutic extracellular vesicles for regenerative medicine applications, focusing on tissue and organ repair.

Health
Small businesses
Industrialization and Translation of Extracellular Vesicles for use in Regenerative Medicine (U43/U44 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$1,972,828
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2025

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small U.S.-based businesses in developing and scaling innovative therapies using extracellular vesicles for regenerative medicine applications, such as tissue and organ repair.

Health
Small businesses
Computational Modeling and Analysis of the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (UM1, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 19, 2025

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research centers that will develop predictive models to analyze how genetic variations impact genome function, contributing to a collaborative network aimed at advancing human health through genomic research.

Health
State governments
DoD Toxic Exposures Investigator-Initiated Research Award
$770,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports independent researchers in studying the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases related to military toxic exposures, benefiting Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
EHR Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to researchers and institutions to enhance their capabilities in conducting high-quality STEM education research, focusing on improving learning environments, broadening participation, and developing the STEM workforce.

Science and Technology
Public housing authorities
NSF Research: Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and organizations to develop innovative technologies and methods that improve ocean science research and enhance capabilities in marine environments.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Tobacco Regulatory Science Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
$75,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-career researchers focused on studying tobacco products and their regulation to help inform public health policies.

Health
Nonprofits
Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research proposals that advance scientific and technological breakthroughs to enhance national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including private institutions, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2027

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that enhance training in innovative research methods for behavioral and social sciences, targeting a wide range of organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Education
State governments
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to reduce pollution and improve environmental and human health through interdisciplinary approaches in environmental engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based organizations to establish and sustain open-source ecosystems that support collaborative development of software, hardware, and data platforms for broad societal impact.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs
$1,250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses and startups that have previously received NSF Phase I awards, helping them advance their innovative research into market-ready products and services.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I Programs
$305,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses in the U.S. to develop innovative technologies with the potential for commercial success and societal impact.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Dual-Use University Accelerator Challenge
$500,000
Defense Innovation Unit
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant supports early-stage university-affiliated startups developing dual-use technologies that can benefit both commercial markets and the Department of Defense, providing funding, mentorship, and resources to help them engage with defense opportunities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Decarbon8-US Philanthropic Impact Fund 2025
$300,000
E8 Angels
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to early-stage companies in the U.S. and Canada that are developing innovative software and AI solutions aimed at combating climate change and promoting sustainability.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Continuum Ocean Enterprise Studio & Incubator Program
$25,000
Seaworthy Collective
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides free support and funding for U.S.-based startups in the BlueTech sector focused on developing ocean data technologies that promote ocean health and resilience.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for a wide range of research projects in science and engineering, aimed at advancing fundamental knowledge to support the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, and is open to universities, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals nationwide.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY26 Communications and Networking Applied Research
$500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and organizations developing advanced communication and networking technologies to enhance the operational capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education