Grants for Small businesses - Federal

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop advanced human cell-based systems that better mimic the complex functions of the nervous system, aiming to improve the understanding and treatment of brain and spinal cord disorders.

This program provides funding for researchers and innovators to develop advanced technologies for rapidly identifying and sequencing complex protein-based biothreats, enhancing national security and defense capabilities.

This funding opportunity supports research using advanced cellular models to investigate HIV interactions with tissues related to diabetes, digestive, and kidney diseases, particularly focusing on HIV persistence, latency, and related health issues.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research efforts to improve the prevention, treatment, and understanding of cancers associated with HIV, involving various specialized teams and clinical trials accessible to diverse populations.

This funding opportunity supports various organizations in recruiting and managing participants with kidney diseases for a national study aimed at improving understanding and treatment of these conditions.

This funding opportunity supports researchers analyzing existing genomic data related to dental, oral, and craniofacial health to address research gaps and improve health outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance the domestic processing, manufacturing, and recycling of critical battery materials to strengthen U.S. supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign sources.

This funding opportunity supports early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds in cancer research, providing them with mentorship and training to advance their careers in addressing health disparities and enhancing the cancer research workforce.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for engineering studies to develop infrastructure for transporting captured carbon dioxide, targeting private companies, governments, non-profits, and educational institutions committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting community benefits.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based small businesses that have previously received Phase I awards to further develop and commercialize innovative research in agriculture, food systems, and environmental sustainability.

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and organizations to conduct innovative studies in microgravity that explore transport phenomena, with the goal of developing solutions that benefit life on Earth.

This grant provides funding for innovative research on brain and nervous system disorders, encouraging collaboration between U.S. and low- and middle-income country researchers to improve global health outcomes.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will deliver training and support to improve early childhood education and development practices for children from birth to age five in Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) announces an open competition (see eligibility information in Funding Announcement), under the Toxic Chemicals earmark to reduce and mitigate environmental contamination and human exposures to lead by supporting capacity-building efforts for environmentally sound end-of-life management of lead-acid batteries (LABs) and used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) in Africa. This program aims to reduce lead pollution as well as promote and advance environmentally sustainable consumption and production at international, national, and subnational levels.

This funding opportunity supports small businesses that have completed a Phase II SBIR or STTR award in advancing clinical trials and research projects for medical products, particularly those requiring federal regulatory approval, while encouraging partnerships with investors to ensure commercial viability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will help improve diabetes prevention and management for underserved populations by offering expertise, training, and resources to enhance health equity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to institutions with active Clinical and Translational Science Awards to develop innovative programs that address critical challenges in clinical research and improve the efficiency of translating scientific discoveries into practical applications.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that explore the connections between drug markets, firearm-related violence, and effective law enforcement strategies, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based small businesses in developing and manufacturing therapeutic extracellular vesicles for regenerative medicine applications, focusing on tissue and organ repair.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research projects aimed at understanding the neurological and mental health effects of chronic illnesses linked to infections, such as Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome, encouraging studies that explore their underlying mechanisms.