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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 →
Feasibility Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions for NCCIH High Priority Research Topics (R34 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Nov 17, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH R34 grant funds feasibility trials of mind-and-body complementary health interventions for NCCIH-designated high-priority conditions, generating data needed to plan a subsequent full-scale efficacy or effectiveness trial. Applicants are encouraged to consult NCCIH staff before applying, and it's aimed at eligible U.S. research institutions. The deadline is November 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityEthical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 18, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH R01 grant funds research applications studying the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, using empirical, conceptual, legal, or normative methods. Applications must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP); those without one won't be reviewed. It's aimed at eligible U.S. and territorial research institutions, and the deadline is November 18, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNational Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry
Due Nov 18, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program funding partnerships of K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop technology-based solutions to learning and workforce challenges, with a focus on early AI exposure. Eligible applicants are limited to US nonprofits/non-academic research organizations, state and local governments, US institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations; unaffiliated individuals cannot apply and no PI degree is required. Only teams awarded planning grants may later submit development proposals. No award amount is specified.
NonprofitsSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalResearchers+1 moreEthical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 18, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH R21 grant funds exploratory and developmental research into the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, particularly studies examining new or emerging genomic technologies. It's open to eligible U.S. and territorial research institutions using empirical, conceptual, legal, or normative methods. The deadline is November 18, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilitySeamless Early-Stage Clinical Drug Development (Phase 1 to 2a) for Novel therapeutic Agents for the Spectrum of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-related Dementias (ADRD) (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Nov 19, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
NIH cooperative-agreement (UG3/UH3) funding for bundled early-stage (Phase 1 to 2a) clinical drug development of novel therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, focused on non-amyloid/non-tau mechanisms. Intended for research institutions able to run gated, milestone-driven clinical trials. No award amount is stated. This is highly specialized clinical research funding, not suited to individuals or general nonprofits.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNIH StrokeNet Clinical Trials and Biomarker Studies for Stroke Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 19, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
NIH (NINDS) cooperative-agreement funding (UG3/UH3) for multi-site clinical trials and biomarker studies on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery, conducted within the NIH StrokeNet infrastructure. Suited to research institutions that will collaborate inside StrokeNet; foreign organizations are not eligible. No specific amount is given. Work must be carried out within StrokeNet and is selected competitively, making this narrow research-only funding.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityLouis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
Due Nov 20, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · $125K–$5M
NSF program supporting alliances of US colleges and universities working to increase STEM degree completion among students from underrepresented groups. Eligibility is restricted to US-accredited institutions of higher education (two- and four-year), with some non-profit and for-profit partners allowed only in specific tracks; many tracks require a senior administrator as principal investigator. Awards range from about $125,000 up to $5,000,000. This is an institution-led program with narrow eligibility, not open to individuals or most nonprofits.
Schools & universitiesLarge awardNarrow eligibilityHEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 23, 2026National Institutes of Health · Up to $375K
NIH HEAL Initiative R15 funding for basic or mechanistic pain research at institutions eligible for the R15 (Research Enhancement) mechanism, which targets schools and components that have not been major NIH recipients. Aimed at engaging undergraduate, graduate, and health-professional trainees in the research; foreign organizations are not eligible. The listed maximum is about $375,000. R15 eligibility rules restrict which institutions can apply, so eligibility is narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCompeting Revisions to Existing NIH Single Project Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Nov 24, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
NIH mechanism allowing existing award recipients to apply for revision (supplemental) funding to expand a current NIH grant or cooperative agreement, only in response to a specific Notice of Special Interest. Restricted to organizations that already hold an active NIH single-project award. No award amount is specified. Because applicants must already be NIH grantees and respond to a matching NOSI, eligibility is narrow and not open to new applicants.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityArchaeometry
Due Dec 1, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
NSF Archaeometry competition funding projects that develop or refine archaeometric techniques or support service laboratories and data archives for archaeology. Principal investigators must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and be able to conduct independent research, so this is effectively limited to qualified researchers at institutions. No award amount is specified. Eligibility is narrow given the PI credential requirement.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityMaximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)
Due Dec 2, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
NIH individual postdoctoral fellowship (F32) supporting a named postdoctoral fellow to analyze the ECHO program's longitudinal child-health dataset within the NICHD DASH repository. This is an individual fellowship awarded through a sponsoring US institution; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. No award amount is stated. It is restricted to eligible postdoctoral researchers at a US institution, so eligibility is narrow.
ResearchersIndividualsSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityEmerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Dec 3, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/Fogarty K43 career development award supports an early-career scientist at an academic or research institution in a low- or middle-income country, for research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial. Eligibility is narrow and country-restricted: only foreign institutions in qualifying LMICs may apply, U.S. organizations and their foreign components are not eligible, and some upper-middle-income G20 countries are excluded. This is not available to U.S. applicants. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityEmerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Due Dec 3, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/Fogarty K43 career development award supports an early-career scientist at an academic or research institution in a low- or middle-income country, with a required independent clinical trial. Eligibility is narrow and country-restricted: only foreign institutions in qualifying LMICs may apply, U.S. organizations and their foreign components are not eligible, and some upper-middle-income G20 countries are excluded. This is not available to U.S. applicants. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibility2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)
UnofficialDue Dec 3, 2026CA Department of Education · $50K–$203.5K
California's After School Education and Safety (ASES) program, created by Proposition 49, funds before- and after-school literacy, academic enrichment, and safety programs for K-9 students, with awards of $50,000-$203,500. Only public agencies partnering with schools are eligible, in this Round 2 of the 2025-26 RFA. The deadline is December 3, 2026.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityCenters of Research Excellence in Science and Technology
Due Dec 4, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The NSF CREST program funds research centers at minority-serving institutions to build STEM research capacity and broaden participation. Eligibility is narrow: only MSIs that offer graduate STEM degrees and meet a 50% underrepresented-minority enrollment criterion (or primarily serve students with disabilities) may apply, and a preliminary proposal and NSF invitation are required before a full proposal. The PI must hold a full-time faculty appointment at the applying institution. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityFiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
Due Dec 11, 2026Office of Naval Research · $450K–$525K
This Office of Naval Research program funds research capacity-building at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions on naval-relevant science and engineering. Eligibility is narrow: only covered educational institutions (HBCUs/MIs eligible under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act, or accredited post-secondary minority institutions) may apply, the PI and all personnel must be U.S. citizens, and it is a single-PI award with no co-PIs or sub-awards. Awards range from about $450,000 to $525,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardNarrow eligibilityF26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026
Due Dec 16, 2026Fish and Wildlife Service · $5K–$150K
This Fish and Wildlife Service program funds implementation of approved state and interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species management plans. Eligibility is narrow: only states, territories, or Indian tribes (within an interstate organization) that have an approved ANS management plan may apply, with a specific named list of eligible state entities. A 25% cost-share of total project costs is required, and there is a 5% cap on administrative costs. Awards range from about $5,000 to $150,000.
Government / tribalSmall awardCost-share requiredNarrow eligibilityFiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current
Due Dec 30, 2026Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Amount varies
This FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current program funds flood mitigation for buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program in participating communities. Eligibility is narrow and government-only: states, U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments (which must apply through their state or territory). It is not available to nonprofits, businesses, or individuals directly. No specific award amount is stated in this record.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityF26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Due Dec 31, 2026Fish and Wildlife Service · $100K–$600K
This Fish and Wildlife Service program funds implementation of aquatic invasive species management plans in the Great Lakes states. Eligibility is narrow: only a primary state natural resource agency in each Great Lakes state may apply, though that agency may designate another entity of any type to apply on its behalf. Awards range roughly from $100,000 to $600,000. Most applicants will need an existing state plan and a connection to a state natural resource agency to be eligible.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityF26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Due Dec 31, 2026Fish and Wildlife Service · $20K–$100K
This Fish and Wildlife Service program funds development or implementation of tribal aquatic invasive species management plans in the Great Lakes Basin. Eligibility is narrow: only tribal natural resource agencies or organizations in the Great Lakes Basin may apply, though they may designate another entity of any type to apply on their behalf. Awards range roughly from $20,000 to $100,000. A relevant tribal AIS plan must exist or be developed as part of the work.
Government / tribalSmall awardNarrow eligibility