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U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Cellular and Biochemical Engineering program funds fundamental engineering research on cellular and biomolecular processes, including metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, protein and enzyme engineering, and biomanufacturing. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, but in practice NSF proposals are submitted by universities and research institutions, with proposers expected to address potential biomanufacturing impact. Proposals focused on tissue engineering, organ culture, or disease models fall outside this program's scope. Award amount and deadline are not specified.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R41/R42 STTR, clinical trial optional). STTR awards are restricted to U.S. small businesses (for-profit) partnering with a research institution, and this notice targets new entrepreneurs transitioning into the small-business research space. Specific funding amounts and deadlines are not yet posted; note STTR programs carry U.S. small-business ownership and size requirements plus a required research-institution partner.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, local/state/federal government agencies through the California Wildlife Conservation Board's Inland Wetland Conservation Program, but limited geographically to the Central Valley floor (roughly Red Bluff to Bakersfield). Funds land/water acquisition, conservation easements, and habitat restoration or enhancement for wetlands and wildlife-friendly agriculture. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH cooperative agreement (UG3/UH3, clinical trial optional) under PRIMED-AI to support translating AI/predictive models into clinical use. Awards of this type typically go to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions with qualified investigators, not to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so consult the official notice before planning an application.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant funds the national Data and Statistical Center for the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems program, which manages research data across participating TBI rehabilitation centers. Awards of this type typically go to universities and research institutions with strong data and statistical capacity, making eligibility narrow. Funding amounts and deadlines are not yet published, so review the official notice before applying.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Democracy Commission Small Grants opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Albania, which funds civil-society, governance, and democratic-development projects in Albania. These programs are generally open to local nonprofits, NGOs, and civil-society groups, typically with a focus on or presence in Albania. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so consult the full notice before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant funds a national training initiative for the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) network. Eligibility for UCEDD-related awards is typically limited to designated University Centers and closely affiliated organizations, making it narrow. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, so confirm details in the official notice.

FAA-COE-JAMS · Up to $20M

This FAA Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials (JAMS) opportunity is restricted to member universities of the Center of Excellence, so most applicants will not be eligible. It funds research on composites and advanced materials for aircraft safety and certification, with awards potentially up to about $20 million across the program. The program is built around academic-industry-government cost-sharing partnerships, so expect a matching/cost-share expectation.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) program funds projects that integrate engineering research and education to strengthen and expand the U.S. engineering workforce, across formal classrooms, maker spaces, apprenticeships, and workplaces. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity), though NSF awards in practice typically go to universities and research institutions with a qualified principal investigator. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so consult the full solicitation.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH HEAL Initiative grant (IMPOWR BEACON Center) supporting integrated management of chronic pain and opioid use disorder for whole-person recovery. NIH center awards of this type generally go to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions with qualified investigators, not to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when released.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA opportunity to support an Animal Food Regulatory Program Alliance, which strengthens coordination of animal-food (feed) regulatory programs. Awards of this type typically go to state agencies, regulatory associations, and similar partner organizations rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when available.

U.S. Mission to Italy · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Annual Program Statement from the U.S. Mission to Italy (Public Diplomacy Section), which funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Italy ties through cultural, educational, and exchange programming. These embassy programs are generally open to nonprofits, civil society groups, and educational institutions, often with a connection to Italy or U.S.-Italy collaboration. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the full notice before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant supports technical assistance, resource development, and program coordination to strengthen aging services for minority populations. Awards of this type generally go to nonprofits, universities, and similar organizations with relevant national capacity rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, so confirm details in the official notice.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Science of Organizations (SoO) program funds basic research that builds a scientific evidence base for how organizations form, operate, and become effective, across fields such as organizational theory, economics, sociology, and management. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity), though NSF awards in practice usually go to universities and research institutions with a qualified principal investigator. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so check the full solicitation.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH funding opportunity (ORACLE 3C) for research on chronic conditions, coinfections, and comorbidities in people living with HIV. NIH research grants typically go to universities, research institutions, hospitals, and nonprofits with a qualified principal investigator rather than to individuals or general small businesses. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so check Grants.gov for the full notice before planning an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH R01 research grant supporting Autism Centers of Excellence. NIH R01 awards generally go to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions with a qualified principal investigator rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when it becomes available.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA cooperative agreement (U01) to expand public education on the risks of skin-lightening products; clinical trials are not allowed. Awards of this kind generally go to nonprofits, universities, and public-health organizations with relevant outreach capacity rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice before applying.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC global-health grant to improve global health security in Cote d'Ivoire through collaboration with local partners. Eligibility for these awards typically favors organizations with an in-country presence or established local partnerships in Cote d'Ivoire, making it narrow and geographically focused. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice before applying.

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · $50K–$2M

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects benefiting the Lower Los Angeles River area in California, funded through the Conservancy's Non-Bond Priority Grant Program. Awards range from $50,000 to $2,000,000, and applications follow a two-phase Concept Proposal then Full Application process. Limited to projects within the Lower LA River program area.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant ('PNS: Empowering Individuals') supports programs that empower people with disabilities or older adults, consistent with ACL's mission. Awards of this type typically go to nonprofits, state and tribal agencies, and disability/aging-services organizations rather than to individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, so check the official notice for full details.