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2026 Quality Samples Program
$75,000
United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service (U.S.DA/FAS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in providing agricultural commodity samples to foreign buyers, promoting the quality and benefits of U.S. products to expand export markets.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Nanoscale Interactions
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This program provides funding for researchers to explore how nanomaterials interact with biological and environmental systems, promoting innovative solutions for sustainable manufacturing and engineering.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Clinical Coordinating Center for NCCIH Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials of Natural Products (Collaborative UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports higher education institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, local governments, and tribal entities in conducting multi-site clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of natural products for various health conditions.

Health
State governments
NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based small businesses in collaborating with nonprofit research institutions to advance innovative health-related research and technology development.

Health
Small businesses
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve health outcomes for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities through culturally relevant interventions and strong community partnerships.

Education
State governments
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Administrative Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
$350,000
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 initiatives aimed at understanding the effects of adolescent alcohol consumption on brain development and mental health, inviting a diverse range of eligible applicants, including educational institutions and nonprofits, to contribute to this important study.

Health
State governments
Defense Logistics Information Research (DLIR) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA-0002-21)
Contact for amount
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects that enhance supply chain resilience and technical data management for organizations contributing to the Department of Defense's modernization efforts.

Information and Statistics
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NIH SIREN Neurologic Clinical Trials (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Required) PAR-25-049
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports multi-center clinical trials aimed at improving treatments for neurological emergencies, such as traumatic brain injury and status epilepticus, by leveraging a collaborative network and infrastructure.

Health
State governments
NIDCD's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$499,999
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 U.S. medical students and otolaryngology residents in pursuing research education and mentorship to foster careers in biomedical and clinical research related to communication disorders.

Health
State governments
Foundations
$2,300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers in mathematical logic to support innovative projects and academic events that advance the foundations of mathematics.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)
$225,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including universities and non-profits, to improve veterinary diagnostic capabilities and address public health issues related to animal food safety and antimicrobial resistance.

Agriculture
State governments
Assay Validation of High Quality Markers for Clinical Studies in Cancer (UH2/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

Assay Validation of High Quality Markers for Clinical Studies in Cancer aims to fund the validation of reliable molecular, cellular, or imaging markers for cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment, ensuring they meet necessary performance standards for use in clinical trials and studies.

Education
State governments
Facilities for Atmospheric Research and Education
$667,102,909
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2022

This grant provides funding for researchers in atmospheric sciences to access advanced facilities and instruments necessary for studying various geophysical phenomena.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2027

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early career researchers in the U.S. to conduct exploratory studies in areas related to hearing, communication, and sensory disorders, helping them gather preliminary data for future larger grant applications.

Health
State governments
NIAID Physician-Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2023

This grant provides funding to support postdoctoral researchers with clinical doctorate degrees as they transition to independent faculty positions in biomedical research.

Health
State governments
Seeding Critical Advances For Leading Energy Technologies With Untapped Potential (SCALEUP) Ready
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 29, 2029

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to teams developing innovative energy technologies that have previously received ARPA-E support, helping them scale their projects for commercial viability and competitiveness in the global market.

Opportunity Zone Benefits
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Geospatial Intelligence Processing And Exploitation (Geopex)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and development of technologies that enhance geospatial intelligence capabilities, targeting organizations and companies involved in imagery analysis and geospatial data solutions.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rfa-Ce-18-000
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2030

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of organizations, including state governments, universities, and nonprofits, to conduct research and initiatives focused on preventing injuries and improving community health.

Health
State governments
Needipedia Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 26, 2028

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding initiative invites businesses, academic institutions, and nonprofits to propose innovative solutions that address intelligence and defense needs for potential future support from the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Alcohol and Other Substance Use Research Education Programs for Health Professionals (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2023

This funding opportunity supports innovative educational programs that equip health professionals with the latest research and evidence-based practices related to alcohol and substance use disorders, enhancing patient care and addressing treatment disparities.

Health
State governments