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Limited Competition: Regenerative Medicine Innovation Project (RMIP) Investigator-Initiated Studies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports late-stage preclinical studies using adult stem cells to advance regenerative medicine therapies, specifically for researchers who have previously received NIH funding in this area.

Health
State governments
Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring how learning processes can be enhanced through technology and collaboration, aiming to advance our understanding of cognitive functions and their applications across various fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 21, 2024

This funding initiative provides support for innovative research that connects fundamental plasma science with practical applications in technology and society, particularly encouraging participation from underrepresented communities and institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Air Delivered Effects
$750,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 21, 2027

Date Added

Mar 22, 2022

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in air-delivered munitions, targeting educational institutions, non-profits, and private companies, particularly small businesses, to advance technologies in weapon systems, sensors, and related fields for the Air Force.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Facility and Instrumentation Request Process
$75,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for atmospheric science researchers and educational institutions to access advanced facilities and instruments for observational research and outreach initiatives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Development of Interventions to Prevent and Treat Substance Use Disorders and Overdose (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations developing innovative treatments and prevention strategies for substance use disorders and overdose, targeting a wide range of interventions including medications, devices, digital tools, and behavioral therapies.

Health
State governments
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I Programs
$305,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses in the U.S. to develop innovative technologies with the potential for commercial success and societal impact.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs
$66,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. researchers and institutions to conduct innovative studies on materials science, focusing on the discovery and development of new materials with unique properties and societal benefits.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Growing Convergence Research
$3,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based higher education institutions and non-profit organizations for innovative, cross-disciplinary research that addresses complex scientific and societal challenges through collaborative approaches.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Algorithms for Modern Power Systems
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions and research organizations in developing advanced mathematical and statistical algorithms to improve the security, reliability, and efficiency of the modern power grid.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Optimizing Treatment Strategies for Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research to develop and test effective non-stimulant treatment strategies for adults with ADHD, aiming to improve mental health outcomes in diverse and under-resourced communities.

Health
State governments
Expanding the Target Landscape by Drugging the Undruggable (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2028

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at developing new therapies for challenging diseases by targeting previously considered undruggable biological elements, such as disordered proteins and metabolites.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Core Programs
$110,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research in molecular and cellular biology, encouraging collaboration across various scientific disciplines and supporting diverse talent, particularly from underrepresented groups and institutions.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Algebra and Number Theory
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides funding for research and community-building activities in algebra and number theory, supporting mathematicians at various career stages across U.S. institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rational Design of Vaccines Against Hepatitis C Virus (U19 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support research centers in developing innovative vaccines against hepatitis C virus, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

Health
State governments
NSWC Dahlgren BAA N00178-25-0002
$3,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC Dahlgren)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions, including HBCUs and MIs, in conducting research on advanced technologies relevant to naval operations, such as hypersonics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Field Initiated Projects Program (Research)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that aim to improve the independence, employment, and overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Science and Technology
State governments
Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Awards
$20,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students in U.S. universities to conduct innovative research that advances geographical knowledge and theory, focusing on the interactions between human activities and environmental processes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2027

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research using existing data to better understand substance use behaviors and related disorders, including their connections to HIV, and is open to a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

Health
State governments
Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes
$23,850,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding for research on Earth's near-surface environment, focusing on processes related to water, landscape, and critical zone interactions, aimed at U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific research.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education