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Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA9300-25-S-6001
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2035

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant invites U.S. organizations, particularly small businesses, to propose innovative research and technology demonstrations that enhance rocket propulsion, missile systems, and digital engineering for national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers in dental, oral, and craniofacial science to develop preliminary data for future independent research projects.

Health
State governments
HEAL Initiative: Studies to Enable Analgesic Discovery (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers and institutions in developing innovative, non-addictive pain treatments through early-stage drug discovery and assay development, with a focus on alternatives to opioid therapies.

Education
State governments
HIV Prevention and Alcohol (R34 Clinical Trials Optional)
$225,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for pilot studies that develop and test innovative interventions aimed at preventing HIV in populations significantly affected by alcohol use, such as men who have sex with men, sex workers, and individuals recently released from incarceration.

Health
State governments
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

The "FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)" grant is a funding opportunity by NOAA for educational institutions, nonprofits, and commercial organizations to support research, innovative projects, and educational outreach in areas like ocean exploration, climate adaptation, weather readiness, and coastal community resilience, with a focus on interdisciplinary projects that align with NOAA's mission and strategic goals.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mitochondrial-associated Mechanisms of Neuropathological and Immunodeficient Aging in the Context of HIV and SUD (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research on how mitochondrial function and aging are affected by HIV and substance use disorders, aiming to develop targeted therapies for individuals facing these challenges.

Education
State governments
Resource-based Centers for Rheumatic Diseases Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support the establishment of research centers that provide essential resources and infrastructure for advancing studies on rheumatic diseases, encouraging collaboration among researchers and institutions.

Health
State governments
Treating Hereditary Rare Diseases With In Vivo Precision Genetic Medicines
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, industry partners, and patient advocates, to develop innovative genetic therapies for rare hereditary diseases affecting millions of Americans, particularly children, by creating safe and effective one-time treatments.

Health
State governments
DOD USAMRDC FY23-FY27 Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Medical Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2027

Date Added

Sep 22, 2022

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of medical research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for military personnel, veterans, and their families, while also benefiting the general public.

Health
Nonprofits
LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 16, 2021

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and educational institutions in advancing superconducting qubits, developing innovative Josephson junctions, and creating training programs to enhance the national quantum workforce.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NHLBI SBIR Phase IIB Bridge Awards to Accelerate the Commercialization of Technologies for Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders and Diseases (R44 Clinical Trial Optional)
$5,833,333
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to small U.S.-based businesses developing innovative technologies for heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders, helping them bridge the gap between research and market readiness.

Health
Small businesses
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
Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDs Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that enhance the participation of clinician-scientists in research related to hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language, targeting graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty.

Education
State governments
Atmosphere Cluster
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers studying atmospheric processes and climate dynamics, encouraging innovative projects that enhance understanding of weather, air quality, and climate change impacts.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Priority HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of NIDDK (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2028

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on HIV/AIDS-related health issues, particularly focusing on complications affecting organs like the liver and kidneys, and aims to improve understanding of how HIV interacts with various bodily systems and social factors.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Cohort Data and Biospecimen Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2025

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides access to unique data and biospecimens for researchers studying how environmental factors influence child health, requiring them to secure their own funding for the research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NINDS Sustainable Transformation of Institutional Research Rigor (STIRR) Program (RC2 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$800,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports academic and research institutions in implementing innovative programs to improve research rigor and transparency in neuroscience, ultimately enhancing the quality and reliability of scientific findings.

Health
State governments
Military Unique Sustainment Technology II
Contact for amount
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative research and development projects that enhance military logistics, supply chain resilience, and operational readiness for the Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Notice of Intent to Issue Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Mines and Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting By-Product Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support domestic industrial facilities in recovering critical minerals and materials from byproducts, enhancing the U.S. supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant supports innovative research in environmental engineering to develop solutions for pollution prevention, resource recovery, and ecological health protection, targeting researchers and institutions focused on these critical areas.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education