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CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2027

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and development projects that enhance human performance and effectiveness in defense-related areas, inviting proposals from a wide range of applicants.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
$19,999,999
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2027

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges, non-profits, and research consortia to develop or enhance critical research infrastructure projects that advance science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Defense Threat Reduction Agency)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2034

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for academic institutions, non-profits, and industrial entities to conduct innovative research aimed at developing technologies and strategies to counter threats from weapons of mass destruction, particularly in the areas of chemical and biological defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arctic Research Opportunities
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers to study the Arctic's environment and communities, with a focus on collaboration with Indigenous peoples and advancing understanding of Arctic change and its global impacts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2027

Date Added

Oct 30, 2024

This program provides funding for institutions to acquire or upgrade expensive biomedical research instruments that will be shared among multiple NIH-funded projects to enhance scientific collaboration and research capabilities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Statistics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers and teams to develop and apply advanced statistical theories and methods that address uncertainty in scientific and engineering fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based institutions and organizations to develop and sustain advanced cyberinfrastructure that enhances research and education across various scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AHRQ Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Mentored Clinical Scientist Career Development Award (K08)
$115,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Agency for Health Care Research and Quality)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2021

This funding opportunity provides support for clinical researchers to develop independent careers in patient-centered and comparative effectiveness research, focusing on improving healthcare delivery for underserved populations in the U.S.

Health
State governments
ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Coordination Center
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a centralized coordination center that will ethically manage and enhance research on ancient human DNA, fostering collaboration among diverse scientific and community stakeholders.

Health
State governments
ABPP - Battlefield Restoration Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the restoration of historic battlefields from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, aimed at preserving their historical integrity and significance.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and research that support NOAA's mission goals, particularly in climate adaptation and mitigation, targeting educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations involved in environmental science and education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding for educational and research initiatives in Earth sciences, targeting undergraduate students, early-career researchers, and faculty to promote diversity and broaden participation in the field.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving STEM education and workforce development for students, educators, and institutions across various sectors, including academia and nonprofits.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Enhancing sustainable and integrated health, strategic information, and laboratory systems for quality comprehensive HIV services through technical assistance to the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control-GHC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations working to strengthen Rwanda's health systems and improve comprehensive HIV services through technical assistance and capacity building.

Health
State governments
Battery Network Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects that improve defense logistics, supply chain resilience, and operational readiness for organizations aligned with national security objectives.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of organizations in conducting international health research projects that leverage unique resources and populations outside the U.S. to enhance scientific knowledge and improve health outcomes.

Health
State governments
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research
$28,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance research capabilities at accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities by supporting STEM projects and connecting researchers with NSF's core programs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cellular and Biochemical Engineering
$3,350,043
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to advance engineering techniques in cellular and biochemical processes, focusing on innovative biomanufacturing technologies for therapeutic applications.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Strategic Technology Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant invites innovative research proposals from various organizations, including small businesses and universities, to develop groundbreaking technologies that enhance U.S. military and national security capabilities across multiple domains.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
For Funding Opportunity for Maximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)
$1,260,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports postdoctoral researchers in utilizing extensive data on environmental influences to advance understanding of child health outcomes across various pediatric health domains.

Health
State governments