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Federal Grants

Grant opportunities from US federal government agencies including NSF, NIH, DOE, and more

Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2026
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding and mentorship to early-career U.S. researchers in academia or non-profit institutions to develop innovative solutions addressing national security challenges for the Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PY2025 Planning Instruction and Allotments for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) National Grantees
$307,072,086
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help low-income individuals aged 55 and older gain job training and community service experience, ultimately assisting them in transitioning to permanent employment.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Building National Partnerships for the Prevention of Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 18, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits, to enhance the nation's ability to prevent and respond to infectious disease threats through training, infrastructure development, and emergency preparedness initiatives.

Health
State governments
World Trade Center Health Program Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01)
$160,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to conduct health-related studies that benefit individuals affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, focusing on improving diagnosis and treatment for various health issues.

Health
State governments
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for a wide range of fundamental research projects in energy, science, and technology, supporting universities, national laboratories, non-profits, and for-profit organizations across the United States.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Limited Competition: Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium- Field Epidemiology Sites
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a diverse range of organizations for research on chronic kidney disease in agricultural communities, focusing on participant recruitment, data collection, and collaborative studies to uncover the disease's causes and potential interventions.

Health
State governments
Solid Waste Management Grant Program
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, and tribes to improve solid waste management in rural areas, focusing on reducing pollution and enhancing sustainability practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Safe and Supportive Schools: Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 29, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to local education agencies to train and employ school psychologists in high-need areas, addressing the mental health crisis among students.

Education
State governments
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$480,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations affiliated with the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU to collaborate on research that addresses fisheries challenges in the Great Lakes, particularly focusing on habitat mapping and fish stock sustainability.

Natural Resources
Other
Intramural - Extramural Collaboration for Advanced 3-D Tissue Models for Drug Screening (Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$1,600,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and organizations in developing advanced 3-D tissue models for drug screening, aiming to improve drug testing and accelerate therapeutic discovery while reducing reliance on animal models.

Health
State governments
Screening for Conditions by Electronic Nose Technology (SCENT III) (Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development of noninvasive diagnostic technologies that utilize electronic nose systems to detect disease biomarkers from human skin, encouraging participation from a wide range of organizations and institutions.

Health
State governments
Discovery of in vivo Chemical Probes for the Nervous System
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing small molecules to explore new biological targets related to brain diseases, aging, and mental health, encouraging collaboration across various institutions and sectors.

Health
State governments
Cooperative Centers of Excellence in Hematology (CCEHs)
$3,745,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to a diverse range of organizations to advance research in nonmalignant hematology, fostering collaboration and innovation in blood health studies.

Health
State governments
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Safe and Supportive Schools: School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant Program
$1,750,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 29, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to state and local educational agencies to increase the number of qualified school psychologists in high-need districts, ensuring better mental health support for students facing significant challenges.

Education
State governments
Limited Competition: HEAL Initiative Resource Centers for the Pain Management Effectiveness Network (ERN) (Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for existing resource centers that support multi-site clinical trials focused on developing effective pain management strategies to combat the opioid crisis.

Health
Other
Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan: Leveraging the Palliative Care Consortium
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research projects aimed at improving palliative care for individuals with serious illnesses and their caregivers, encouraging collaboration among diverse organizations to address disparities in care access and quality.

Health
State governments
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Solutions for Evolving Scenarios (SSES)
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2028

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research in cyber and signals intelligence technologies to enhance real-time data processing and decision-making capabilities for U.S. military operations.

Science and Technology
State governments
Advanced Cyber Effects for Strategic Operations
$99,980,000
U.S. Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2030

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research and development of cyber operations prototypes to enhance the U.S. Department of Defense's capabilities in the cyber domain, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, businesses, and research organizations.

Science and Technology
State governments
Genetic Medicines And Individualized Manufacturing For Everyone (GIVE)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This program provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, universities, and businesses, to develop innovative solutions for producing personalized genetic medicines quickly and efficiently, improving patient access across the United States.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention State/Territory Program
$310,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 6, 2023

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and territorial programs to improve early detection and intervention services for infants and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing, ensuring they receive timely care and support for better developmental outcomes.

Health
State governments

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