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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 →
Title X Family Planning Services Grants
Due Jan 9, 2027Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · $200K–$22M
This Title X program funds voluntary family planning services across U.S. states and territories. Eligible applicants are broad and include state, local, and tribal governments, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status. Awards are large, with individual amounts running into the millions and roughly $257 million expected across about 90 awards. The work must deliver clinical family planning services to low-income and uninsured populations, so applicants generally need health-service delivery capacity.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesLarge award+1 moreROSS Rapid Response Program
Due Jan 25, 2027Department of Housing and Urban Development · $112.5K–$250K
A HUD program providing one-time, cost-reimbursable grants for service coordination and limited direct services to residents of HUD-assisted housing facing emergencies such as natural disasters or public-health crises. Eligible applicants include public/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, including resident associations), multifamily owners, Tribal governments and entities, and faith-based organizations, so eligibility is relatively broad among housing-connected organizations. Awards run roughly $112,500 to $250,000. Note that funds are reimbursed after costs are incurred and serve HUD-assisted housing residents specifically.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalNew orgs OKSmall awardNIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Sep 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH (R13) program supports conferences and scientific meetings relevant to public health and the missions of participating NIH institutes. Eligible applicants are U.S. research and education organizations including universities, government and tribal entities, and faith- or community-based organizations; foreign organizations and non-U.S. components are not eligible to apply, though some foreign components are allowed. Note that R13 conference support typically requires advance permission from the funding institute before applying. It is aimed at organizations hosting scientific conferences, not individuals. Award amounts are not specified.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsGovernment / tribal+1 moreDepartment of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program
Due Sep 18, 2027Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of Defense (DHAPP/PEPFAR) program funds HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment interventions delivered through the military health systems of foreign countries. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to clarification in the announcement, but the work is inherently international and country-specific, so it suits organizations capable of working with foreign militaries. The announcement is revised regularly with country-specific narratives, and award amounts are not specified. Review the full announcement and its country attachments to confirm eligibility and scope.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersBroad eligibilityUtilizing the PLCO Biospecimens Resource to Bridge Gaps in Cancer Etiology and Early Detection Research (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Oct 8, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NCI U01 funds cancer etiology and early-detection biomarker research that must use the NCI-sponsored PLCO Screening Trial biospecimen resource. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, tribal governments, foreign organizations, and U.S. territories; it targets research organizations, not individuals. No award amount is specified. Projects that do not use PLCO biospecimens will not be funded, which narrows eligibility significantly.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreTranslational Efforts to Advance Gene-based Therapies for Ultra-Rare Neurological and Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Oct 8, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NINDS U01 funds IND-enabling studies and planning for first-in-human testing of gene-based therapies for ultra-rare neurological and neuromuscular disorders. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; foreign organizations are not eligible, and it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. The ultra-rare gene-therapy focus makes eligibility narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreNIDCD Research Grants for Translating Basic Research into Clinical Practice (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Oct 12, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K
This NIH/NIDCD R01 funds translational research that turns basic findings into clinical tools for communication disorders such as hearing, balance, voice, speech, and language. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations, not individuals. Awards reach up to about $500,000. Projects must show a clear clinical connection and practical impact, so the scope is specific.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+2 moreEffectiveness Trials to Test Mental Health System Interventions (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIMH award (R61/R33) funds feasibility work followed by clinical trials testing mental-health system interventions to improve the organization, delivery, and outcomes of mental health services. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. The focus on system-level interventions and required clinical trial make the scope narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 morePilot Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trials for Mental Health Interventions (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIMH R01 funds pilot effectiveness trials of mental health treatment, prevention, and services interventions, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. Studies must follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics approach, so the scope is specific.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreNIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Oct 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIDCD R21 early-career award supports basic and clinical research by scientists beginning an independent research career in NIDCD mission areas such as hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, or language. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; foreign organizations are not eligible. It cannot fund thesis or dissertation research, and is intended to generate preliminary data for a later R01. No award amount is specified.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreEarly Stage Testing of Pharmacologic or Neuromodulatory Device-based Interventions for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIMH award (R61/R33) funds early-stage testing of pharmacologic or device-based interventions for mental disorders, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. Studies must follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics design, so the scope is specific.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreEarly Stage Testing of Pharmacologic or Neuromodulatory Device-based Interventions for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (R33- Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIMH R33 grant funds early-stage testing of pharmacologic or device-based interventions for mental disorders, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it is aimed at research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. The study must follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics design requirements, so the scope is narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreDevelopment of Psychosocial Therapeutic and Preventive Interventions for Mental Disorders (R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIMH R33 grant funds pilot research developing and testing novel psychosocial therapeutic and preventive interventions for mental disorders, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it is geared toward research organizations rather than individuals. The award amount is not specified in the listing. Applicants must use the experimental-therapeutics approach described, so the research focus is narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreDevelopment of Psychosocial Therapeutic and Preventive Interventions for Mental Disorders (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIMH award (R61/R33) funds development and testing of novel psychosocial therapeutic and preventive interventions for mental disorders, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. Work must follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics approach, so the scope is specific.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreFull-Scale Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trials for Mental Health Interventions (R01 - Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIMH R01 funds full-scale hybrid effectiveness-implementation clinical trials of mental health treatment, prevention, or services interventions in community and practice settings, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. Trials must be well-powered and follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics approach, so the scope is specific.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreConfirmatory Efficacy Clinical Trials of Non-Pharmacological and Pharmacological Interventions for Mental Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIMH R01 funds confirmatory efficacy clinical trials of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions for mental disorders in adults and children, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. Trials must follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics design, so the scope is narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreFirst in Human and Early Stage Clinical Trials of Novel Investigational Drugs or Neuromodulatory Device-based Interventions for Psychiatric Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIMH U01 cooperative agreement funds first-in-human and early-stage clinical trials of novel investigational drugs or neuromodulatory devices for psychiatric disorders, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; foreign organizations are not eligible, and it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. It emphasizes academia-industry partnerships, so the scope is narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreNEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Oct 16, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NEI R21 funds vision-related research projects based on secondary analysis of existing datasets, including related statistical methodology development; no clinical trial is allowed. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. The focus is limited to vision-related secondary data analysis.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreNIDCD Cooperative Agreement for Clinical Trials in Communication Disorders (U01 - Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 18, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIDCD U01 cooperative agreement funds clinical trials for the treatment or prevention of communication disorders, specifically trials requiring FDA oversight, intended to establish efficacy, or carrying higher risk. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. Foreign organizations are not eligible. No award amount is specified, and the trial focus makes the scope narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreInnovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Assay Development and Neurotherapeutic Agent Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Oct 20, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $750K
This NIH/NINDS award (R61/R33) funds development of in vitro and ex vivo assays and screening to identify candidate therapeutics for neurological and neuromuscular disorders; no clinical trial is allowed. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations, not individuals. Awards run up to about $750,000. The early-stage drug-discovery focus makes the scope narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+2 more