Grants for Researchers

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) opportunity from the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity related to the NFRP (Neurofibromatosis Research Program) outreach and invitation for response, which is part of the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; DoD medical research awards typically support investigators at universities, research institutions, and similar organizations. Wait for the official notice for exact eligibility and submission requirements.

NSWC CRANE - N00164 · Amount varies

This Navy (NSWC Crane) Broad Agency Announcement seeks innovative research and technology demonstrators in national-security focus areas such as electronic warfare, sensors, hypersonics, and power systems. Eligibility is unrestricted to any entity type, so businesses, nonprofits, universities, and research organizations may propose, though work must align with the Navy's defense mission. No fixed award amount or deadline is stated; proposers are encouraged to contact the listed points of contact before submitting.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers. Programs like this typically support research and rehabilitation centers such as universities, hospitals, and research institutions rather than individuals. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative agreement (U01, no clinical trial) for long-term data collection on antimicrobial use in animals. It is aimed at research institutions equipped to conduct long-term veterinary data collection, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative agreement (U01, no clinical trial) to integrate machine learning with computational fluid dynamics models of orally inhaled drug products. It targets research institutions with relevant modeling expertise, not individuals or the general public. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Division of Chemistry is piloting no-deadline submission for its Chemistry of Life Processes, Chemical Structure and Dynamics, and Chemical Theory/Computational Methods programs. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic research organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, and research labs) and accredited U.S. institutions of higher education acting for their faculty; individuals and businesses do not qualify. No specific award amount is listed, and proposals may be submitted at any time.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) CDC global health program to strengthen health security through local partnerships in Uganda. It likely targets organizations and institutions working in global health, often with a geographic focus on Uganda or local partners there. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program funds fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to make manufacturing, energy, and biotechnology more efficient and sustainable, spanning catalysis, reactor design, separations, and process optimization. Eligibility is unrestricted, so universities, research organizations, and other entity types may apply. No specific award amount or deadline is listed in the program description.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program (Lasker Clinical Research Scholars, Si2/R00) supports early-stage clinical researchers transitioning to independent investigator positions, typically physician-scientists at research institutions. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Applicants should expect the narrow eligibility and intramural-to-extramural transition structure typical of this NIH career-development program and consult the full notice when released.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, this California Department of Fish and Wildlife program funds research and innovation projects that evaluate and mitigate the environmental impacts of cannabis cultivation, covering water use, land management, native species, community engagement, and technological innovation. Award amounts and deadline are not specified. Projects must address impacts in California, and applicants such as researchers and universities working through eligible entity types are encouraged.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living program (Field Initiated Projects, Research track) supports applied research to improve services and outcomes for people with disabilities and older adults. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Federal disability research programs typically fund universities, nonprofits, and research organizations, so review the full notice for confirmed eligibility before planning an application.

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.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative-agreement opportunity (U01) for health-equity research that does not involve clinical trials. Based on the U01 mechanism, awards typically go to research institutions, universities, and similar organizations rather than individuals or small businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so check the official notice when it posts before assuming you qualify.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity (PRIMED-AI Validation Center, U54 cooperative agreement) that has not yet opened, so eligibility, funding, and deadlines are not published. U54 center awards typically go to research institutions and are large, multi-component grants. Clinical trials are not allowed under this program; wait for the full announcement for specifics.

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 (U42, clinical trial not allowed) supports a National Swine Resource and Research Center, providing a shared resource for swine models used in biomedical research. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. U42 resource awards typically go to a single university or institution able to operate a national resource center, so eligibility is 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.

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.

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.