Grants for Researchers

Department of Commerce · $1–$1.5M

The Department of Commerce / Economic Development Administration Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA) program funds research and technical assistance projects that support economic development in economically distressed areas of the U.S. Eligibility is broad, including district organizations, tribes, states, local governments, institutions of higher education, nonprofits acting with local officials, private individuals, and for-profit organizations. Awards range up to about $1.5 million, and applications use a two-step process (concept proposal first, then invited full application) submitted through EDA's EDGE platform. No deadline is stated.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This U.S. National Science Foundation program (Particulate and Multiphase Processes) funds fundamental research on the physics and chemistry of particulate and multiphase systems, including suspensions, granular flows, structured and active fluids, aerosols, and self-assembly processes, with relevance to advanced manufacturing, energy, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), though NSF research awards in practice are typically made to U.S. universities and research organizations. Funding amounts and deadlines are not stated.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Structure and Physics of the Solid Earth program funds research on Earth's deep dynamical processes, including geohazards like earthquakes, and is restricted to U.S. nonprofit research organizations and accredited institutions of higher education. Typical small businesses, individuals, and non-research nonprofits are not eligible. No specific funding amount is listed for this program.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This U.S. National Science Foundation program (Transport Phenomena) funds fundamental research into the transport of mass, momentum, energy, and species across scales, supporting advances in areas such as AI, manufacturing, biotechnology, microelectronics, and energy. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), though NSF research awards are typically made to U.S. universities and research organizations through experiments, theory, and computational modeling. Funding amounts and deadlines are not stated.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health research opportunity supporting a holistic study of non-addictive natural products for pain management. Such awards typically fund researchers at universities, research institutions, and laboratories investigating new pain therapies. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published for this cycle.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health research opportunity (PAIRS, RP1) supporting precision approaches that combine radiation therapy with other treatments in cancer research; clinical trials are optional. Such awards typically fund researchers at universities, cancer centers, and research institutions. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published for this cycle.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Specialized Center Grant (Parent P50), a center-level award typically aimed at research institutions and universities for large, multi-component research programs. Full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Applicants should monitor NIH for the formal funding opportunity before preparing a proposal, as P50 mechanisms usually require substantial institutional research infrastructure.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Advanced Manufacturing program funds fundamental, multidisciplinary research that transforms U.S. manufacturing capabilities, including manufacturing systems, materials processing, machines, and nanomanufacturing. Eligibility is unrestricted in principle (open to NSF's listed entity types, typically universities and research institutions), subject to NSF's standard clarifications. Proposals of varying sizes are considered; no fixed award amount or deadline is given here, so consult the current NSF solicitation.

CA Department of Food and Agriculture · $1–$190K

Businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply for this CA Department of Food and Agriculture program funding research into new management methods for controlling the beet leafhopper and curly top virus, with awards up to $190,000. Proposals must be submitted 30 days before posted Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board meetings, and funding priority goes to no-pesticide or DPR-approved pesticide approaches, making this a narrow, specialized agricultural research opportunity.

Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC (NCEZID) opportunity to establish Centers of Excellence in Healthcare Quality and Safety. Such awards typically target academic medical centers, research institutions, and health-system partners with relevant expertise. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should monitor the CDC for the formal notice.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH funding opportunity, the Clinical Data Ecosystem for Genomics (CDEG), would support building infrastructure connecting clinical and genomic data, typically intended for research institutions and academic medical centers. As a forecast listing, detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet available.

Air Force Office of Scientific Research · Up to $10M

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research funds basic research aligned with Air Force priorities across engineering, information science, and physical and biological sciences, with awards reaching up to about $10 million. Eligibility is governed by the announcement itself ('See Announcement'); these programs commonly fund universities, research institutions, and industry labs. Applicants should review the specific AFOSR announcement for detailed eligibility, restrictions, and submission requirements before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH forecast notice for a coordinating center funding opportunity tied to the EmbraceHealth Clinical Research Network, which focuses on reducing health disparities. It is not yet an open competition — eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published. Likely applicants will be research institutions once the formal notice is released.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF STEM K-12 program funds fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and learning across formal and informal settings. Proposals may only be submitted by U.S.-based for-profit organizations (including small businesses) with R&D capacity, non-profit non-academic organizations tied to education or research (e.g., museums, research labs, professional societies), state and local governments, accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations. Individuals and most general nonprofits without a research/education tie are not eligible; no specific award amount or deadline is listed here.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Rehabilitation Research and Training Center grant from the Administration for Community Living to establish a National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities. RRTC awards typically go to universities, research institutions, and nonprofits with disability-research capacity. Eligibility details, funding levels, and deadlines have not yet been published, so applicants should monitor ACL for the formal notice.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA cooperative agreement (U01, clinical trials optional) for a REACHing Communities (REACH) Consortium. It is likely aimed at research institutions and organizations working on community health research; full eligibility, funding levels, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested applicants should monitor the FDA for the formal opportunity.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH collaborative pilot-study award supporting microphysiological systems (tissue-chip) research in type 2 diabetes. It is aimed at researchers at universities and research institutions, likely emphasizing collaborative teams; specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested teams should watch for the official NIH announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Director's Pioneer Award (DP1, clinical trial optional), a high-risk/high-reward award for individual investigators pursuing bold, innovative biomedical or behavioral research. It is aimed at scientists at research institutions who can serve as the sole principal investigator; specific eligibility, funding levels, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested investigators should watch for the official NIH announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH single-source award (U01, clinical trial required) to continue the Scientific and Data Research Center for the COPE-AKI study on outpatient care after acute kidney injury. As a single-source continuation, it is intended for a specific existing recipient rather than open competition. No general eligibility, amounts, or deadlines are published; most applicants will not qualify.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH center grant (P41, clinical trials optional) to support National Centers for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. P41 center awards typically go to universities and research institutions with substantial technology-development infrastructure. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should watch for the official NIH announcement.