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FY 2026 Community Solutions Program
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in creating international exchange programs that connect emerging community leaders from around the world with their U.S. counterparts to foster economic development and collaboration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (12/26)
$100,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 7, 2027

Date Added

Jun 29, 2026

This program provides indemnity coverage to U.S. museums and cultural institutions, helping them reduce insurance costs for exhibitions featuring domestically owned art and artifacts.

Arts
State governments
Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2027

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations conducting independent research on housing and community development issues to inform policy decisions at various government levels.

Housing
Nonprofits
DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award
$4,200,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support for clinical research and trials focused on nonpharmacological health interventions that improve the well-being of military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, transit agencies, and research institutions for projects that implement advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance mobility across the United States.

Transportation
State governments
Special Program Announcement for Office of Naval Research Research Opportunity: FY27 Communications and Networking Applied Research
$500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports applied research in communications and networking technologies to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Navy and Marine Corps, targeting a wide range of eligible entities including academic institutions, private industry, and nonprofit organizations.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
$750,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2029

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research and technology development aimed at enhancing the U.S. Air Force's capabilities in air dominance and national defense, inviting participation from educational institutions, nonprofits, private industry, and small businesses.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award
$3,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative engineering researchers at U.S. universities to pursue groundbreaking projects that address national challenges and advance new technologies.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DoW Alzheimers Transforming Care Award
$1,900,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and clinical trials aimed at improving dementia care for Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers, with a focus on practical solutions that enhance quality of life and reduce caregiver burden.

Health
Nonprofits
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management - Bureau wide
$75,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations for projects that preserve and engage the public with cultural and paleontological resources on public lands across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting innovative studies on Antarctic systems through laboratory work, data analysis, and modeling, without requiring field support from the U.S. Antarctic Program.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2027

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early career researchers in genomics, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to establish independent research careers through innovative projects that advance the field of genomic sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Food Safety Outreach Program-Community Outreach Projects
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based projects that enhance food safety education and outreach, particularly targeting small and mid-sized farms, beginning farmers, and small-scale food processors.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
University Nuclear Leadership Program Scholarship and Fellowship Support
$54,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2030

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for scholarships and fellowships in nuclear science and engineering, aiming to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the nuclear sector.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Physical Oceanography
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in ocean sciences, inviting universities and nonprofit organizations to explore ocean processes and their impact on climate and ecosystems.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Continuation of the Collaborative Islet Transplantation Registry (U01 Clinical Trial Not allowed)
$700,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in collecting and analyzing data from clinical trials on islet transplantation for diabetes treatment, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among researchers and healthcare providers.

Health
State governments
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Burn Injury as A Lifelong Condition
$700,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement innovative research models that improve the long-term management and care of individuals living with burn injuries.

Science and Technology
State governments
DoW Prostate Cancer, Physician Research Award
$1,100,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports early-career physician researchers dedicated to advancing prostate cancer studies that improve patient outcomes and enhance clinical care through mentored research experiences.

Health
Nonprofits
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in advancing their independent research careers through mentored clinical trials or related studies that address local health priorities.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education