Grants for Researchers

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program (R24, clinical trial not allowed) funds the enhancement and ongoing management of established biomedical data repositories and knowledgebases. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. R24 resource grants typically go to universities and research institutions already operating such resources, so eligibility is generally narrow; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program (single-source U24, clinical trial not allowed) supports a Coordinating Center for the Small Cell Lung Cancer Consortium. Because it is single-source, it is intended for a specific designated recipient rather than open competition, so most applicants will not be eligible. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program funds clinical research centers for the Atopic Dermatitis Research Network, supporting coordinated clinical studies of atopic dermatitis (eczema) and related allergic conditions. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. These awards typically go to universities and academic medical centers capable of conducting network clinical research, so eligibility is narrow; review the full notice for confirmed details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program funds research and development to accelerate next-generation malaria vaccines as a model for mosquito-borne diseases. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. NIH R&D awards in this area typically fund universities, research institutions, and sometimes companies; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility, including whether foreign organizations may apply.

AFRL Kirtland AFB · Amount varies

This forecasted Air Force Research Laboratory (Kirtland AFB) announcement (DETER ARA) funds experimentation and research in directed energy technology. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not posted in this listing. Defense research announcements typically fund universities, research institutions, and companies, and may carry restrictions related to U.S. national security and export control; review the full announcement for confirmed eligibility and any citizenship or facility requirements.

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Children and Families (Children's Bureau) program funds evaluations of Kinship Navigator Programs, which help relatives caring for children connect to services. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. ACF evaluation awards typically fund universities, research organizations, nonprofits, and public agencies; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program funds interdisciplinary research networks advancing biomedical research on resilience and health optimization. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Research-network awards typically fund universities and research institutions and involve multi-institution collaborations, so eligibility is generally narrow; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility and award details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH forecast notice for research into how genomic variants interact with other variants or with the environment (UM1 cooperative agreement mechanism), not yet an open competition. This mechanism funds large-scale research consortia, so likely applicants will be research institutions. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity for pilot and feasibility studies preparing for substance use and HIV prevention intervention and services research trials. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. NIH research awards of this kind generally target research institutions and universities rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Review the full notice once released to confirm who may apply and what is funded.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted opportunity from the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health for innovative approaches to reducing disparities in kidney health. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Awards in this area typically target organizations or researchers working on health equity and kidney disease rather than individuals. Check the full notice when released to confirm eligibility and funded activities.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA research opportunity (U01 cooperative agreement) to identify and evaluate possible approaches to addressing nitrosamine impurities in drugs. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. U01 awards generally suit research institutions, universities, and similar organizations rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Review the full notice once released to confirm who may apply.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $250K–$30M

Institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profit companies, U.S. territories, and state, local, and tribal governments may apply to this NOAA program for fish habitat restoration in the Great Lakes. Federal agencies and their employees are not eligible. Applicants can be located anywhere, but the proposed work must take place within the Great Lakes basin in one of the eight U.S. Great Lakes states (NY, PA, OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN). Awards range from about $250,000 to $30 million, making this a large-award opportunity with a strong geographic restriction.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH HEAL Initiative opportunity (RM1 team-science mechanism) supporting mechanistic research to optimize therapeutic medical devices. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. RM1 team-science awards generally suit research institutions and universities assembling multi-investigator teams rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Review the full notice once released to confirm who may apply.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity focused on rigor and reproducibility for biomarkers in Type 1 diabetes clinical research. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Awards in this area generally suit research institutions and universities conducting clinical research rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Review the full notice when released to confirm eligibility and scope.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF/NIFA Plant Biotic Interactions program funds research on how plants interact with viruses, bacteria, fungi, pests, and other organisms, spanning fundamental mechanisms through agriculturally relevant applications. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit non-academic research organizations, two- and four-year U.S. institutions of higher education, USDA/NIFA-eligible entities (including state agricultural experiment stations, universities, research foundations, federal agencies, and U.S.-citizen/permanent-resident individuals), and groups of these. Foreign and international organizations are not eligible. Strictly ecological projects without underlying mechanisms are not appropriate. No award range or deadline is listed here.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH forecast announces a planned Academic Career Excellence (K32) award requiring a clinical trial component, intended to support early-career faculty researchers at academic institutions. Detailed eligibility, funding levels, and deadlines are not yet published since this is a forecast, not an open solicitation.

Administration for Children and Families - OPRE · Amount varies

This is a forecasted opportunity from the HHS Administration for Children and Families (OPRE) for research awards on reflective supervision in home visiting. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Research awards of this kind generally suit universities, research organizations, and similar entities rather than individuals or the general public. Review the full notice when released to confirm eligibility and scope.

NASA Headquarters · Amount varies

NASA anticipates releasing the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II solicitation (around May 11, 2026) under its SpaceTech-REDDI-2026 research announcement. Phase II awards run up to two years to further develop the most promising Phase I concepts, so this round is generally limited to those advancing prior NIAC Phase I work. Full eligibility details and due dates will be in the solicitation, available through the NSPIRES system. Review the solicitation when posted to confirm who may apply.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Operations Engineering program funds fundamental research on analytical methods (optimization, data science, simulation, decision and risk analysis) for improving operations in complex systems, with applications spanning manufacturing, public safety, health care, and energy. Eligibility is unrestricted among standard NSF applicant types. No award amount is specified in this listing.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5, clinical trial optional), which lets exceptional junior scientists skip the traditional postdoctoral training period and launch an independent research program shortly after their doctoral or clinical degree. Candidates are nominated and supported by their host research institution, so eligibility is narrow and tied to early-career investigators at eligible institutions. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; review the official NIH notice when released.