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Federal opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying.
ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering
Due Aug 11, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
This NSF program (ECLIPSE) supports transdisciplinary plasma science and engineering research aimed at translating fundamental plasma studies into technological innovation, spanning areas like advanced manufacturing, microelectronics, nanomaterials, and clean energy. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible NSF entity type), subject to clarifications in the full solicitation. In practice NSF research awards are typically led by universities and research organizations rather than individuals or general nonprofits. No award amount is stated; check the solicitation for funding details.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityDoW Multiple Sclerosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Due Aug 13, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (CDMRP) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports rigorous, high-impact MS research projects (any research phase except clinical trials). Applications must include preliminary or published data relevant to MS and address a stated focus area. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the full announcement. The mechanism offers Established Investigator and New Investigator options, the latter for applicants early in their faculty appointments. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNew orgs OKBroad eligibilityDoW Multiple Sclerosis Early Investigator Research Award
Due Aug 13, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (CDMRP) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program Early Investigator Research Award supports MS-focused research by individuals in the early stages of their careers, working under one or more designated mentors. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the full announcement, but the award is designed around early-career investigators who write the application themselves with mentor guidance. No award amount is listed; consult the funding opportunity for details.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityDoW Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial Award
Due Aug 13, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency / CDMRP) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program Clinical Trial Award supports clinical trials with potential to significantly affect MS treatment or management, across two funding levels (pilot/first-in-human through phase 1/2). Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the full announcement. Preliminary data relevant to the proposed trial are required, and applications must address a stated focus area. No award amount is listed; consult the funding opportunity for funding levels.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityDoW Multiple Sclerosis Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award
Due Aug 13, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (CDMRP) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award supports early exploration of innovative, high-risk concepts in MS research, with a testable hypothesis required but no preliminary data needed. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the full announcement. The mechanism includes Established Investigator and New Investigator options, the latter supporting applicants early in their faculty appointments. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNew orgs OKBroad eligibility2027 Emerging Markets Program
Due Aug 14, 2026Foreign Agricultural Service · Amount varies
This USDA Foreign Agricultural Service program (Emerging Markets Program) funds work to develop, maintain, or expand markets for U.S. agricultural exports in emerging markets, including needs assessments and projects to improve food and rural business systems. Eligibility is broad: any U.S. private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities, including nonprofit trade associations, colleges and universities, cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and private companies. Foreign organizations may only participate as subrecipients or in-kind partners. Active SAM.gov registration is required. No award amount is stated.
NonprofitsSmall businessSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribal+1 more2027 Quality Samples Program
Due Aug 14, 2026Foreign Agricultural Service · Amount varies
This USDA Foreign Agricultural Service program (Quality Samples Program) helps U.S. entities provide commodity samples to potential foreign importers to promote U.S. agricultural commodities. Eligibility is broad: any U.S. private or government entity (excluding FAS overseas posts) with a demonstrated role and interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities, including nonprofit trade associations, universities, cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and for-profit entities. Active SAM.gov registration is required. No award amount is stated.
NonprofitsSmall businessSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribal+1 more2027 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops
Due Aug 14, 2026Foreign Agricultural Service · Amount varies
This USDA Foreign Agricultural Service program (Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops) funds projects to remove, resolve, or mitigate sanitary, phytosanitary, or technical barriers that threaten U.S. specialty crop exports. Eligibility is broad: any U.S. private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S. specialty crops, including nonprofit trade associations, universities, cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and private companies. Foreign organizations may participate only as subrecipients or in-kind partners. Active SAM.gov registration is required. No award amount is stated.
NonprofitsSmall businessSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribal+1 morePD ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT
Due Aug 15, 2026U.S. Mission to Bolivia · $5K–$40K
This U.S. Embassy La Paz (Bolivia) program statement invites a broad range of applicants, including U.S. or Bolivian not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions, to carry out public diplomacy projects in Bolivia. Awards range from about $5,000 to $40,000. Projects must align with stated U.S. priorities such as showcasing American excellence, countering transnational crime, and promoting anti-corruption and rule of law. Eligibility is broad but the work is Bolivia-specific.
NonprofitsIndividualsSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribal+2 moreU.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026
Due Aug 15, 2026U.S. Mission to Iraq · $25K–$500K
This U.S. Mission Iraq public diplomacy program statement invites applications for projects supporting its funding priorities, with awards ranging from about $25,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (think tanks, civil society NGOs), public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions. The work is Iraq-focused. Review the full Annual Program Statement for specific priorities and procedures.
NonprofitsIndividualsSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribal+2 moreChemical Oceanography
Due Aug 17, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · $200K–$2M
This NSF Chemical Oceanography program funds research into ocean chemistry and the oceans' role in global geochemical cycles. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. Awards range from about $200,000 to $2,000,000, with a deadline of August 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsLarge award+1 morePhysical Oceanography
Due Aug 17, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · From $250K
This NSF Physical Oceanography program supports research on ocean structure, movement, and its interactions with biological, chemical, atmospheric, and ice processes. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), making it broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. A minimum figure of $250,000 is noted with no stated maximum; the deadline is August 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsBroad eligibilityBiological Oceanography
Due Aug 17, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
This NSF Biological Oceanography program supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology across estuarine, coastal, open-ocean, deep-sea, and Great Lakes systems. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsBroad eligibilityCognitive Neuroscience
Due Aug 17, 2026U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
This NSF Cognitive Neuroscience program funds research on the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition and behavior, typically linking physiological measures to behavior in ways that advance theory. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules), so it is broadly available to research-capable organizations such as universities and nonprofits rather than individuals. Proposals focused solely on clinical populations or non-human animals without clear benefit to understanding humans are returned without review. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsBroad eligibilityDoW Epilepsy Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center – Faculty Award
Due Aug 17, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Epilepsy Research Program Faculty Award supports faculty new to post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) research who join a virtual research center for intensive mentoring and collaboration; applicants must designate an experienced Career Guide. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), so research-capable organizations may apply on behalf of faculty, but the award is focused on individual investigators' research and career development. An investigator may be PI on only one such application. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityDoW Epilepsy Leveraging Research Award
Due Aug 17, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Epilepsy Research Program Leveraging Research Award supports basic, translational, or clinical research that repurposes or expands existing research resources (such as a cohort, tool, or intervention not previously focused on post-traumatic epilepsy) to accelerate PTE understanding. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), so research-capable organizations may apply. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityDoW Epilepsy Research Partnership Award
Due Aug 17, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Epilepsy Research Program Research Partnership Award supports new or existing research partnerships that collaboratively address questions relevant to post-traumatic epilepsy; it requires at least two partnering investigators, with each PI named on a separate award. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), so research-capable organizations may apply. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityDoW Epilepsy Idea Development Award
Due Aug 17, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Epilepsy Research Program Idea Development Award solicits novel, high-creativity research that opens a new direction for the investigator and advances understanding of post-traumatic epilepsy, especially for Service Members, Veterans, and their care partners; it is not intended to extend already-established lines of work. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), and investigators at all career levels may apply. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityDoW Epilepsy Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center – Leadership Award
Due Aug 17, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Epilepsy Research Program Leadership Award seeks a Director and Deputy Director to lead a virtual post-traumatic epilepsy research center that mentors and networks new PTE investigators; it is a partnering mechanism requiring an initiating PI and a partnering PI, each named on a separate award. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), so research-capable organizations may apply on behalf of qualified leaders. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 17, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityBlueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Small Molecule Drug Discovery and Development of Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Aug 18, 2026National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network opportunity supports small-molecule drug discovery and development for nervous-system disorders, inviting neuroscience investigators who can collaborate with NIH-funded consultants and contract research organizations. Eligible applicants include a broad range of institutions (universities, minority-serving institutions, tribal entities, faith- and community-based organizations, and foreign organizations), so eligibility is relatively broad among research-capable organizations rather than individuals. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 18, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsBroad eligibility