Grants for Special District Governments

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers to investigate the effects of chemical threats on the nervous system, focusing on understanding toxicity mechanisms and identifying potential therapeutic targets.

This funding opportunity supports research on how diet and lipid metabolism influence tumor growth and progression, targeting higher education institutions, nonprofits, and certain for-profit organizations with expertise in nutrition science.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, conservation districts, non-profit organizations, and private entities in Colorado for the eradication and management of harmful noxious weeds.

This program provides funding to various organizations and individuals in New York State for forestry projects that promote environmental sustainability and improve forest health.

This funding opportunity supports research institutions and organizations in developing personalized probiotic therapies by investigating how individual biological differences affect probiotic responses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to gasoline-dispensing facilities in Minnesota for installing or upgrading systems that capture harmful emissions during fuel transfers, promoting cleaner air and environmental compliance.

This funding opportunity supports pilot projects that evaluate new mental health interventions aimed at improving long-term outcomes for individuals recovering from acute mental health conditions.

This funding opportunity supports clinical trials that evaluate effective mental health interventions and services for individuals transitioning from acute care to long-term support, particularly for underserved populations.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and implement strategies to improve the adoption and sustainability of effective health interventions, particularly in underrepresented communities, while promoting health equity.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that evaluate effective strategies to prevent child sexual abuse and problematic sexual behavior among youth, particularly through community partnerships and addressing health equity.

The Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a federal funding opportunity administered by the National Institutes of Health, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Multiple NIH institutes participate in this program, including the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Eye Institute, National Institute on Drug Abuse, and others, each contributing mission-specific priorities. The program is designed to strengthen the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce by supporting structured educational experiences that complement existing training programs. The opportunity specifically emphasizes early-stage engagement in research through immersive summer experiences. The primary purpose of this program is to fund research education activities that provide hands-on, open-ended research experiences for high school students, undergraduate students, and high school science teachers. These activities are expected to occur during the summer academic break and include laboratory or field-based research aligned with NIH mission areas. In addition to research exposure, programs must incorporate complementary training such as scientific writing, presentation skills, and instruction in rigor and reproducibility. The overarching goal is to enhance participant knowledge, stimulate interest in research careers, and build a pipeline of future scientists. Funding supports programmatic costs associated with designing and implementing the research experience, including administrative personnel, participant compensation, and program-related expenses. Direct costs are capped at 125000 dollars per year, and project periods may extend up to five years. Allowable expenses include participant salaries, housing support, and limited travel, while certain costs such as faculty mentor salaries and general institutional administrative expenses are not permitted. No cost sharing or matching requirement is imposed. Participants must be engaged for a minimum of eight weeks and may participate up to the equivalent of fifteen weeks within a twelve month period. Eligibility for applicants is broad and includes higher education institutions, nonprofits, for profit organizations, and various government entities such as state, local, and tribal governments. However, foreign organizations and non domestic components are not eligible. Applicants must demonstrate institutional commitment, including adequate facilities, staff, and resources. Program directors must be qualified investigators capable of leading both the scientific and administrative aspects of the program. Participants supported must generally be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, unless otherwise justified. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov or NIH ASSIST systems, with tracking through eRA Commons. While a letter of intent is not required, it is encouraged and due thirty days prior to the application deadline. Required application components include a detailed research education program plan, evaluation plan, dissemination strategy, and documentation of institutional support. Applications must adhere strictly to NIH submission guidelines, and incomplete or non compliant applications will not be reviewed. Applications are evaluated through NIH peer review processes based on criteria such as significance, investigator capability, innovation, approach, and environment. Additional considerations include the effectiveness of the educational environment and plans for responsible conduct of research. Review cycles occur annually, with application deadlines typically in March, followed by scientific review in July, advisory council review in October, and earliest project start dates in December. The program operates on a recurring annual cycle, though the current funding announcement expired early on July 8, 2026. Historically, application deadlines have occurred in March each year, indicating an annual cadence. Prospective applicants are advised to monitor NIH communications for reissuance or related opportunities. For inquiries, applicants may contact NIH program staff such as Marguerite Matthews at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke via email or phone. Overall, this program represents a significant federal investment in early research education and workforce development in biomedical sciences.

This funding opportunity supports educational and mentorship programs that encourage undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in genomics research.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research projects that explore the complex relationship between adolescent social media use and mental health, particularly focusing on underserved youth populations.

This grant provides funding for researchers to investigate and validate genetic variants linked to congenital anomalies, aiming to improve understanding and treatment of these conditions.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale research projects that aim to improve the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based health practices, particularly in underserved communities, by addressing barriers and engaging diverse stakeholders.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that remove barriers to fish migration, benefiting local communities and ecosystems, particularly in underserved areas.

This grant provides funding for research projects that explore the complex relationship between adolescent social media use and mental health, particularly focusing on risks, resilience factors, and the experiences of underserved youth.