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Grant opportunities from US federal government agencies including NSF, NIH, DOE, and more

2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety and efficiency in the aviation industry, with the chance to win funding and internships with NASA.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Feeder of the Future Prize
$8,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Electricity)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition provides $100,000 in funding to individuals and organizations in the U.S. to develop innovative electric power distribution systems that can adapt to modern energy challenges in rural, suburban, and urban settings.

Energy
Individuals
Solar District Cup
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites multidisciplinary student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to design and model innovative solar energy systems for specific districts or campuses, fostering real-world learning and skills in renewable energy development.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Complement-ARIE NAMs Reduction to Practice Challenge
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to teams developing innovative, non-animal research methods that improve the relevance and accuracy of biomedical and toxicity testing.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Beauty + Health: Youth Graphic Medicine Challenge
$3,500
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Disease Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant invites U.S. teens and young adults to create original comics that address the health risks associated with societal beauty standards and promote safer beauty practices, with cash prizes awarded for compelling storytelling.

Health
Individuals
Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge
$3,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites artists, researchers, and advocates to create innovative media that raises awareness and promotes collaborative treatment strategies for the millions affected by rare diseases in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
2025 "$100,000 Start an SUD Startup" Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams developing innovative solutions for drug use and substance use disorders, aiming to support the formation of early-stage biotech startups in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
Oligonucleotide Toxicity (OligoTox) Open Data Challenge
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant encourages researchers and organizations to create and share high-quality datasets that improve the understanding and prediction of toxicity in oligonucleotide therapeutics, particularly using human-based testing methods.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

Education
Individuals
Targeted Genome Editor Delivery (TARGETED) Challenge
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based teams and entities to develop innovative delivery technologies for genome editing, focusing on improving treatment options for various diseases, particularly those affecting hard-to-reach tissues and the brain.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) Cooperative Agreements
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations that deliver technical assistance to health centers, helping them improve primary health care services for underserved populations across the U.S. and its territories.

Health
Nonprofits
Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and other Infectious Diseases
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports multidisciplinary research centers focused on understanding the structures of molecules related to HIV and other infectious diseases, aiming to foster innovative diagnostics and treatments through collaborative scientific efforts.

Health
State governments
ITV - Industrial Technology Validation Program
$400,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This program provides funding for technology developers and industrial facilities to collaboratively test and validate innovative energy-efficient technologies in real-world industrial settings, enhancing their performance and adoption.

Energy
Small businesses
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity (Latvia)
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Latvia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-U.S. citizen alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Latvia to implement community projects that promote democratic values and strengthen U.S.-Latvia relations.

International Development
Individuals
Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program
$110,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that will offer technical assistance to improve healthcare quality and delivery in rural health clinics across the United States.

Health
Nonprofits
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part D Coordinated HIV Services and Access to Research for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth (WICY) Existing Geographic Service Areas
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that deliver comprehensive healthcare and support services to low-income women, infants, children, and youth affected by HIV in the United States.

Health
Nonprofits
Nasa Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities Fall 2026 (NSTGRO26)
$84,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This fellowship program provides funding for graduate students in the U.S. to conduct research in space technology that aligns with NASA's development priorities, including opportunities for collaboration with NASA researchers.

Science and Technology
Individuals
FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - New Rochelle Transit Center Redesign
$1,070,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to the City of New Rochelle for early-stage project development aimed at upgrading the New Rochelle Transit Center's infrastructure and enhancing the overall transit experience.

Transportation
City or township governments
University Transportation Centers Program FY 2025 NOFO
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A355 Research and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships among U.S. universities to conduct research and develop innovative solutions for pressing transportation challenges, focusing on areas like mobility, safety, and infrastructure resilience.

Transportation
Private institutions of higher education
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part D - Women, Infants, Children and Youth Grant Supplemental Funding
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver comprehensive HIV care and services to low-income women, infants, children, and youth affected by HIV, helping to improve their health outcomes and family stability.

Health
Nonprofits

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