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Federal and state grant opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying. Or browse the complete index →
INCLUDE Project: Clinical Trials Phased Awards for Down syndrome Research (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Jun 15, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Open to U.S. and foreign research institutions, universities, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations. This NIH R61/R33 funds milestone-driven development of clinical trials to treat co-occurring health conditions in people with Down syndrome — up to two years of planning followed by up to three years of trial support. Clinical trials are required.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsGovernment / tribalClinical Trial Readiness for Rare Diseases, Disorders, and Syndromes (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Jul 20, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Open to U.S. universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations; foreign organizations are not eligible. This NIH R21 funds projects that improve clinical-trial readiness for rare diseases — developing biomarkers and outcome measures, or characterizing a disease's course to enable future trials. Award size follows standard R21 limits.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsGovernment / tribalDevelopment of Interventions to Prevent and Treat Substance Use Disorders and Overdose (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Aug 21, 2028National Institutes of Health · Up to $3M
Open to U.S. and foreign research institutions, universities, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations. This NIH UG3/UH3 funds discovery and development of interventions — medications and devices — to prevent and treat substance use disorders and overdose, including preclinical and clinical studies. Awards up to about $3,000,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsGovernment / tribal+1 moreTransformative Non-Invasive/Minimally Invasive Technologies for Imaging the Olfactory System Across Scales (R01 CT Optional)
Due Aug 21, 2028National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K
Open to U.S. universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations; foreign organizations are not eligible. This NIH R01 funds development of non-invasive or minimally invasive technologies to image the human olfactory system at high resolution. Awards up to about $500,000; multidisciplinary teams are encouraged.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsGovernment / tribal+1 moreStephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Aug 25, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Open to U.S. universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations; foreign organizations are not eligible. This NIH R01 supports early-stage investigators pursuing a new research direction, and applications must include no preliminary data. Award size follows standard R01 limits; aimed at researchers early in their independent careers.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsGovernment / tribalExploratory Grants in Cancer Control (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Sep 7, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Open to U.S. and foreign research institutions, universities, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations. This NIH/NCI R21 funds early-stage, exploratory research on cancer control — prevention behaviors, screening, etiology, and novel methods. Award size follows standard R21 limits.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsGovernment / tribalAvant Garde/Avenir Awards for Investigators Conducting High Risk/High Reward Research on HIV and Substance Use (or Substance Use Disorders) (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Sep 25, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Open to U.S. and foreign research institutions, universities, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations. This NIH DP1 (Avant-Garde/Avenir) funds high-risk, high-reward research on HIV and substance use — basic, clinical, translational, or implementation science. It backs bold, transformative ideas; award size follows the DP1 mechanism.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsGovernment / tribalEarly Immune System Development and Ontogeny (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 5, 2028National Institutes of Health · Up to $400K
This NIH R01 grant funds research into early immune system development from the prenatal period through early childhood, including effects of in-utero HIV or antiretroviral exposure. A broad range of applicants is eligible, including colleges and universities, tribal governments, faith- and community-based organizations, minority-serving institutions, and foreign organizations. The award ceiling is up to about $400,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsGovernment / tribal+1 moreCommunity-Based Participatory Research to Advance Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) for Optimizing Oral Health for All (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 16, 2028National Institutes of Health · Up to $300K
This NIH UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement funds community-based participatory research that tests population-level interventions to improve oral health by addressing social and chronic-disease risk factors through cross-sector community partnerships. The award ceiling is up to about $300,000. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply, and foreign components are not allowed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsNarrow eligibilityNIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 25, 2029National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA, R25) funds educational projects that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-K through grade 12) students and encourage interest in STEM careers. It suits universities, research institutions, and education-focused organizations that can run science education programs. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.
Schools & universitiesNonprofitsNarrow eligibilityRFA-IP-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-IP-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The entry is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and does not state award amounts or program specifics. Because it appears aimed at existing grantees, check with CDC about eligibility if you have not held a prior award.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-OE-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-OE-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is listed only as a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no award amounts or detailed requirements. Since it appears intended for existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC before applying as a new applicant.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-DD-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-DD-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is a placeholder listing for renewal-type applications and provides no award amounts or detailed program requirements. As it appears geared toward existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC before applying as a new applicant.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-DP-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-DP-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The entry is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and does not list award amounts or program details. As it appears geared toward existing grantees, check with CDC about eligibility before applying as a new organization.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-EH-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-EH-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no stated award amounts or detailed requirements. Because it appears aimed at existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC if you are a first-time applicant.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-TP-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-TP-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The entry is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and does not list award amounts or program details. Since it appears intended for existing grantees, check with CDC about eligibility before applying as a new organization.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-CD-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-CD-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no stated award amounts or specific requirements. Because it appears aimed at existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC if you are a first-time applicant.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-CE-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This is a CDC health research opportunity (RFA-CE-18-000) open to a broad range of applicants, including states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is described only as a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, so funding amounts and specific program details are not stated. Because it appears geared toward existing grantees submitting renewal-type applications, confirm with CDC whether new applicants are eligible before applying.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-CC-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-CC-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The listing is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and gives no award amounts or program details. As it appears geared toward existing grantees, verify with CDC whether new organizations can apply.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 moreRFA-CK-18-000
Due Sep 30, 2030Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies
This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-CK-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is listed only as a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no award amounts or specific requirements provided. Because it appears intended for existing grantees, confirm with CDC whether new applicants can apply.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+2 more