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NSF Research: National Facilities
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to research organizations for the operation of specialized national facilities that offer advanced scientific instruments and resources to support diverse research and educational initiatives across various scientific disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Assay Development and Neurotherapeutic Agent Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$499,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing assays and identifying potential neurotherapeutic agents for neurological and neuromuscular disorders, facilitating early-stage drug discovery efforts.

Health
State governments
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32) PA-25-168
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2027

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. institutions to develop research training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral students in biomedical and related fields, ensuring a skilled workforce to tackle health research challenges.

Education
State governments
Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants
$48,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. organizations to upgrade existing coal-fired power plants with advanced technologies to improve their efficiency and reliability while contributing to national energy security.

Energy
State governments
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
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U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2028

Date Added

Aug 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from industry and academia to improve naval shipboard power and energy systems, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and advanced technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NIDCR Drug, Biologic, Device and/or Procedure Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2028

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of organizations in planning and conducting clinical trials focused on improving dental, oral, and craniofacial health interventions.

Health
State governments
Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2023

This funding opportunity supports multidisciplinary research teams in the U.S. working on complex biomedical questions, with a focus on advancing foundational biological processes and addressing critical health issues.

Health
State governments
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA) Consortia (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research consortia focused on understanding the brain and body mechanisms involved in excessive alcohol use and Alcohol Use Disorder, aiming to improve prevention and intervention strategies.

Health
State governments
BRAIN Initiative: Reagent Resources for Brain Cell Type-Specific Access to Broaden Distribution of Enabling Technologies for Neuroscience (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2027

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. institutions, particularly those historically underfunded, to produce and distribute specialized tools for neuroscience research focused on specific brain cell types.

Education
State governments
NIAID Physician-Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)
$698,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2023

This funding opportunity supports postdoctoral researchers with clinical doctorate degrees in transitioning to independent faculty positions while leading their own clinical trials in biomedical research.

Health
State governments
Engineering of Biomedical Systems
$10,400,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative engineering solutions that improve our understanding of biological systems and enhance medical diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare delivery.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative educational projects that inspire pre-college students to pursue careers in STEM, particularly in biomedical and behavioral sciences, through engaging activities in both classroom and informal settings.

Education
State governments
Solar, Heliospheric, and INterplanetary Environment
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for research projects that explore how the Sun affects the Earth's environment, targeting U.S. institutions and encouraging participation from early-career scientists and underrepresented groups in STEM.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Supporting life-saving HIV services and related health systems in Zambia on a pathway to self-reliance under the Presidents 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 a variety of organizations to enhance HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in Zambia, while strengthening the local health systems and promoting national ownership of these initiatives.

Health
State governments
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for domestic industrial facilities to develop and pilot technologies that recover critical minerals from byproducts of existing processes, enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on foreign imports.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ROSES 2025: A.7 Water Quality Applications
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and technology development focused on improving water quality applications, targeting a wide range of organizations including government, private, and non-profit entities involved in environmental science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Science of Organizations
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2024

This grant supports researchers from various fields to conduct scientific studies that improve our understanding of how organizations operate and evolve, ultimately benefiting business leaders and policymakers.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs - RFA-SH-18-000
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2030

Date Added

Oct 19, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including state governments, universities, and nonprofits, to develop and implement programs focused on preventing injuries and promoting public health in communities across the U.S.

Health
State governments
Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that develop new tools and technologies to advance biomedical research, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and businesses.

Health
State governments