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Space Development Agency Broad Agency Announcement Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Systems, Technologies, and Emerging Capabilities
Contact for amount
Space Development Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative technologies and systems that enhance military space operations, targeting industry, academia, and research organizations capable of advancing communication, navigation, tracking, and battle management capabilities.

Science and Technology
State governments
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for innovators and organizations developing transformative healthcare technologies that enhance access and affordability, particularly in underserved areas.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities to enhance surveillance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail food, particularly raw meats and seafood.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 20, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research centers focused on improving mental health treatments and services for youth and adults in the U.S. through innovative approaches and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Health
State governments
Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2027

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support for summer research programs designed to engage high school and undergraduate students, as well as science teachers, in hands-on biomedical and behavioral research experiences to inspire future careers in these fields.

Education
State governments
NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research (NCI Omnibus) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
$50,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale cancer research projects that can be completed quickly, targeting a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, to advance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Education
State governments
Unmanned Robotic Rafting Bays for Military Use
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses and innovators to develop autonomous robotic systems for military river crossings, enhancing safety and efficiency in contested environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder Dissertation Research Award (R36 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$50,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports doctoral candidates conducting research on substance use and addiction, focusing on innovative approaches to prevention, treatment, and health disparities among underserved populations.

Education
State governments
Rfa-Cd-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 public health initiatives focused on preventing and controlling injuries and violence through community and state-level interventions, targeting a diverse group of applicants including governments, universities, and nonprofits.

Health
State governments
Social disconnection and Suicide Risk in Late Life (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research on how social isolation and loneliness affect suicide risk in older adults, aiming to identify protective factors and inform interventions for vulnerable populations.

Health
State governments
Clinical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based institutions and organizations in validating candidate biomarkers for neurological and neuromuscular disorders to improve clinical decision-making and therapeutic development.

Health
State governments
Coordinating Austere Nodes through Virtualization and Analysis of Streams (CANVAS)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

May 22, 2029

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This grant seeks innovative research to develop a system that enables the Air Force to effectively manage and execute command and control operations across distributed locations in dynamic and contested environments.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs
$105,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 26, 2023

This funding opportunity supports foundational research in various chemistry subfields for U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, promoting advancements in areas like sustainability and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study Biospecimen Access (X01)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 24, 2023

This funding opportunity provides researchers access to valuable biospecimens from a major study on tobacco use and health, enabling them to conduct important studies that support tobacco regulation and public health.

Education
State governments
Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining
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U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 22, 2044

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research and technology initiatives aimed at enhancing human performance and effectiveness for the Air Force, welcoming participation from various organizations, including universities and private firms.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative science and technology projects that support the missions of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, encouraging participation from academia, industry, and nonprofits, especially those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions.

Science and Technology
State governments
Advanced Technological Education
$7,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2024

This program provides funding to two-year colleges and their partners to improve technician education in critical technology fields, focusing on workforce development and broadening participation in STEM for underserved communities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science (CI PAOS)
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2024

This program provides funding to foster collaborations among researchers, data management experts, and libraries to improve the accessibility and sustainability of research data across various scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs - RFA-DD-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

Oct 13, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and community programs focused on preventing injuries, particularly targeting vulnerable populations and public health challenges.

Health
County governments