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Foundations for Operating the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource: the NAIRR Operations Center (NAIRR-OC)
$35,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to a single organization to lead and manage a national initiative that connects researchers and educators with essential artificial intelligence resources and infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Pilot Projects Investigating Understudied Proteins Associated with Rare Diseases (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2027

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to explore and generate preliminary data on understudied proteins linked to rare diseases, with a focus on enhancing knowledge and tools for future studies.

Health
State governments
Legacy Resource Management Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for conservation and resource management projects on Department of Defense lands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, cultural resource preservation, and military readiness.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Investigator Initiated Innovation in Computational Genomics and Data Science (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2027

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop innovative computational tools and methods that enhance genomic research and data science, with a focus on broad applications to improve human health.

Education
State governments
Fluid Dynamics
$9,175,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and advance the science of fluid dynamics, focusing on innovative methods and applications that can benefit society and industry.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
$750,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2029

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support research and development of advanced munitions technologies for air, space, and cyberspace superiority, targeting proposals from academia, industry, and nonprofit organizations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for ORIP Special Emphasis Research Career Award (SERCA) K01 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$75,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to veterinary scientists who have received a specific career development award, helping them transition to independent research by enabling small-scale projects that build on their existing work.

Health
State governments
Enhancing Mechanistic Research on Precision Probiotic Therapies (R33 Clinical Trial Optional)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2027

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research that investigates how individual biological factors, such as genetics and diet, affect people's responses to probiotic therapies, aiming to develop more effective and personalized treatments.

Education
State governments
BRAIN Initiative: Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization- Next Generation Sensor Technology Development (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2027

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the development of advanced sensors and devices to better understand the connection between brain activity and behavior, inviting applications from a diverse range of organizations, including nonprofits, educational institutions, and small businesses.

Health
State governments
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs
$1,250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

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
Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Small Molecule Drug Discovery and Development of Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop small molecule drugs targeting nervous system disorders, with support from NIH resources for drug discovery and clinical testing.

Education
State governments
Pipeline Safety Research and Development Research Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for universities, nonprofits, and private companies to conduct research projects that improve pipeline safety through innovative technology and knowledge development.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems
$2,470,673
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant supports innovative research in communication and sensing technologies, targeting engineers and scientists developing advanced systems for applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and intelligent transportation.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$249,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2028

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports dentist scientists with both clinical dental and research doctoral degrees, helping them transition from mentored postdoctoral training to independent research careers in dental, oral, and craniofacial health.

Health
Individuals
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Data Analysis Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research institutions and organizations in studying the long-term effects of adolescent alcohol use on brain development and health outcomes, aiming to improve prevention strategies for alcohol use disorders.

Health
State governments
Forecast for NINDS Exploratory Grant Program in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research (P20 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research initiatives aimed at addressing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by fostering collaborations among experts in related fields.

Health
State governments
Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at improving cancer prevention, control, and survivorship through interdisciplinary approaches in behavioral science, epidemiology, and data analytics, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Education
State governments
Automated Processes For Knowledge Discovery And Information Retrieval
$35,000,000
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2029

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. entities, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, in developing innovative technologies for analyzing and utilizing multi-source data to improve military decision-making and enhance national defense capabilities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Biologic-based Drug Discovery and Development for Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2027

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations developing biologics-based therapies for nervous and neuromuscular disorders, facilitating their progression from early discovery to clinical trials.

Education
State governments