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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 →
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
Due in 4 daysU.S. National Science Foundation · $100K–$3.3M
This NSF Robert Noyce program supports recruiting and preparing K-12 STEM teachers for high-need school districts, and proposals may only be submitted by U.S. institutions of higher education (including community colleges), consortia, or U.S. nonprofits offering teacher education or residency programs. PI teams generally must include STEM and education faculty. Awards range from about $100,000 up to $3,250,000, with a deadline of August 25, 2026, so this is restricted to higher-education and certain nonprofit applicants rather than individuals or businesses.
Schools & universitiesNonprofitsLarge awardNarrow eligibility+1 morePathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems
Due in 11 daysU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
This NSF PESOSE program supports turning open-source science and engineering research products into secure, sustainable ecosystems, and eligibility is broad: U.S.-based for-profit organizations (including small businesses), non-profit non-academic organizations, federal agencies and FFRDCs, state and local governments, U.S. institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Tribal Nations may apply. PIs generally must be U.S.-resident employees of the applicant; foreign organizations and overseas branch campuses are not eligible. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is September 1, 2026.
Small businessResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofits+3 moreMeasurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
Due in 25 daysNational Institute of Standards and Technology · Amount varies
This NIST program funds research and partnership activities across measurement science areas such as metrology, standards, nanotechnology, AI, advanced communications, and advanced manufacturing. Eligibility is broad, open to higher education, non-profit and for-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribes, hospitals, and foreign public entities and governments; individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not eligible. Award amounts are not specified here. NIST encourages minority-serving institutions and community colleges to apply.
ResearchersNonprofitsSmall businessSchools & universities+2 moreNSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages
Due in 25 daysU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
This NSF/NEH partnership funds research and infrastructure projects to document and analyze endangered human languages, including fieldwork, archiving, and database development. Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profit non-academic research organizations, and Tribal and Native-serving organizations; there are no program-specific restrictions on who may serve as PI. Funding is available as one- to three-year senior research grants and conference proposals, with amounts not specified here. Fellowships are handled separately through NEH.
ResearchersNonprofitsSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribal+1 moreDoW Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Idea Development Award
Due in 28 daysDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of Defense (CDMRP) Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program Idea Development Award funds early-stage, high-risk/high-reward research with the potential to advance outcomes for individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement, and offers separate categories for established and early-career or transitioning investigators. Preliminary data relevant to DMD are required, and clinical trials are not allowed. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsSmall business+1 moreDoW Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Clinical/Translational Award
Due in 28 daysDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of Defense (CDMRP) Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program Clinical/Translational Research Award funds advanced translational research moving promising DMD ideas toward clinical application, at two funding levels by project size and complexity. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement, and a partnering PI option supports collaborations. Preliminary data are required for all applications, and pilot clinical trials and clinical trial readiness studies are allowed. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsSmall business+1 moreDoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Clinical Trial Award
Due Sep 22, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of Defense (CDMRP) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Clinical Trial Award funds clinical trials addressing congressionally directed FY26 topic areas, across three funding levels by trial phase and size. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement, so a range of research organizations may apply. Total cost caps run from about $800,000 for a planning phase up to roughly $20M for the largest trials, and animal studies are not supported. Applicants must complete all preclinical lab work before the award start date.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsSmall business+2 moreFoundations
Due Sep 22, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The NSF Foundations program supports research in mathematical logic and the foundations of mathematics, including proof theory, recursion theory, model theory, set theory, and combinatorics, and can also support conferences and workshops. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to any clarifications in the solicitation, though NSF awards generally go to institutions and research organizations rather than individuals directly. No award amount is stated. Review the full solicitation for any eligibility clarifications.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsBroad eligibilityCombinatorics
Due Sep 22, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The NSF Combinatorics program supports research on discrete structures, including algebraic, enumerative, extremal, geometric, and probabilistic combinatorics and graph theory, and can support related conferences and workshops. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the solicitation, though NSF funding typically flows to institutions and research organizations. No award amount is stated. Review the full solicitation for eligibility details and conference submission timelines.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsBroad eligibilityDoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Platform Clinical Translation Award
Due Sep 22, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of Defense (CDMRP) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Platform Clinical Translation Award funds translational development and early-phase clinical trials of broadly applicable clinical technologies addressing congressionally directed FY26 topic areas relevant to service members, veterans, and their families. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement, and multiple principal investigators are allowed. Total cost caps are about $15M per award, and a PI-convened external advisory board including a patient advocate is required. Funding is milestone-based and contingent on future-year appropriations.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsSmall business+2 moreDoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Research Award
Due Sep 24, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of Defense (CDMRP) Alzheimer's Research Program Transforming Research Award funds non-incremental research on reducing risk and preventing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, focused on risk factor knowledge or risk reduction solutions. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement. Clinical research is allowed but clinical trials and animal research are prohibited, preliminary data are required, and community collaboration is required when prospectively enrolling human subjects. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsSmall business+1 moreDoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Diagnosis Award
Due Sep 24, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of Defense (CDMRP) Alzheimer's Research Program Transforming Diagnosis Award funds solutions-oriented research that reduces barriers to diagnosis, disease monitoring, and prognosis for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement. Clinical research is allowed but clinical trials and animal research are prohibited, preliminary data are required, and community collaboration is required when prospectively enrolling human subjects. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsSmall business+1 moreDoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Care Award
Due Sep 24, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of Defense (CDMRP) Alzheimer's Research Program Transforming Care Award funds clinical research and clinical trials evaluating interventions and solutions in dementia care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their care partners. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement. Trials solely testing pharmacological interventions and studies using animal models do not meet the intent, preliminary data are required, and community collaboration is required when prospectively enrolling human subjects. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsSmall business+1 moreDoW Kidney Cancer, Idea Development Award
Due Sep 28, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of Defense (CDMRP) Kidney Cancer Research Program Idea Development Award funds high-impact, hypothesis-driven research that advances understanding of kidney cancer and aims to improve patient outcomes. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement, and a partnering PI option supports two-investigator collaborations. Project teams are expected to have a strong kidney cancer research background. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsSmall business+1 moreDoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Early-Career Scholar Award
Due Sep 28, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of Defense (CDMRP) Kidney Cancer Research Program Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award supports junior faculty through a virtual academy that pairs early-career scholars with established mentors and emphasizes both research and career development in kidney cancer. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement, but the award is geared toward early-career investigators. Preliminary data are required, though they need not come from the kidney cancer field. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsNarrow eligibilitySecurity, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace
Due Sep 28, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · $50K–$1.2M
The NSF Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC 2.0) program funds research on the security, privacy, and resilience of cyber systems, spanning technical and social dimensions. Proposals may only be submitted by U.S. institutions of higher education and non-profit, non-academic research organizations; PIs must hold qualifying academic or research appointments, and individuals at for-profit organizations or overseas branch campuses are not eligible. Awards range from about $50,000 to $1.2M. Eligibility is restricted to higher-education and nonprofit research organizations.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsLarge award+1 moreFY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Due Sep 30, 2026DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Amount varies
This NOAA/National Weather Service Broad Agency Announcement invites applications for special projects aligned with the NWS strategic plan and mission. Eligibility is broad and includes higher-education institutions, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations and governments, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments, subject to NOAA/NWS statutory authority for each activity. Federal organizations are generally outside the scope. No award amount is stated, and as a BAA it outlines a general framework rather than a single defined award; review the announcement for project-specific details.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersIndividuals+3 moreFY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education
Due Sep 30, 2026DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Amount varies
This NOAA Broad Agency Announcement for the Office of Education seeks applications for special projects tied to NOAA's strategic and mission goals, including education and environmental work. Eligibility is broad: higher-education institutions, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations and governments, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments may apply, subject to the statutory authority for the specific activity. Federal organizations cannot be funded. No specific award amount is stated; contact program officials and submit to the appropriate line-office BAA.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersIndividuals+3 moreFY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Due Sep 30, 2026DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Amount varies
NOAA's Broad Agency Announcement seeks applications for special projects tied to NOAA's strategic and mission goals across its line offices. Eligibility is broad: higher-education institutions, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations and governments, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments may apply, though eligibility also depends on the statutory authority for the specific activity. Federal organizations cannot be funded through this announcement. No specific award amount is stated, and applicants should review the relevant line-office BAA and contact program officials.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersIndividuals+3 moreFY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Due Sep 30, 2026Office of Science · $50K–$5M
The DOE Office of Science runs this open, year-round solicitation supporting research across program areas including advanced scientific computing, basic energy sciences, biological and environmental research, fusion energy, high energy physics, nuclear physics, and isotope R&D. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications and to the requirements in 10 CFR 605. Awards range from roughly $50,000 to $5 million. The NOFO remains open until September 30, 2026 or until succeeded by a new issuance.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall businessNonprofits+2 more