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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 →
Sustained Support for Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due in 2 daysNational Institutes of Health · $50K–$600K
This NIH (NCI) U24 cooperative agreement funds the continued operation and maintenance of established, widely-adopted informatics tools and resources used across cancer research; clinical trials are optional. Applicants must demonstrate that their resource is already widely used and has had significant impact, so it targets teams maintaining existing informatics infrastructure rather than new projects. Foreign organizations and the foreign components of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply, and foreign components are allowed. Awards range from about $50,000 to $600,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardNarrow eligibilityAdvanced Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due in 2 daysNational Institutes of Health · $50K–$600K
This NIH (NCI) U24 cooperative agreement funds advanced development and enhancement of emerging cancer informatics technologies that have passed initial prototyping but are not yet widely adopted; clinical trials are optional. It targets teams with a promising informatics tool ready for further development and broader impact, so eligibility is effectively oriented toward established research/informatics groups. Foreign organizations and the foreign components of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply, and foreign components are allowed. Awards range from about $50,000 to $600,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardNarrow eligibilityQuantum FAST Challenge
UnofficialDue in 4 daysGovernor's Office of Business and Economic Development · $50K–$500K
The Quantum FAST Challenge, run by California's Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, funds two kinds of projects: education/workforce development to build a quantum-technology talent pipeline, and applied use-case demonstrations pairing researchers and students with industry partners. Listed eligible applicant types are 'Other Legal Entity' and 'Public Agency' — standard nonprofit and small-business categories aren't explicitly named, so organizations outside government or an established legal-entity structure should confirm fit with the funder before applying. Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000, with applications due 2026-10-20.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityDelivering Sources of Strength
UnofficialDue in 12 daysOffice of Mental Health · Up to $801.1K
Not-for-profit organizations in New York State can apply for funding to implement Sources of Strength, an evidence-based suicide prevention program, in NY public high schools (grades 9-12). Awards run up to $801,130 through the NYS Office of Mental Health's Suicide Prevention Center (OMH SPCNY). Eligibility is limited to organizations positioned to run this specific peer-leader/adult-advisor program model in schools, so it's not a general-purpose grant. The application deadline is October 28, 2026.
NonprofitsLarge awardNarrow eligibilityTeams to Promote Aging in Place (TPAP)
UnofficialDue in 13 daysOffice of Mental Health · Up to $9M
Open to New York not-for-profit organizations that operate OMH-licensed supportive housing and are Prequalified in the state's SFS system by the deadline; general nonprofits without supportive housing operations do not qualify. Funding supports an interdisciplinary care team — case managers, a homecare professional, and a peer specialist — to help residents age 55+, or younger residents with complex medical needs, remain in supportive housing, with awards up to $9 million. All proposals must be submitted electronically through SFS; no paper or email submissions are accepted.
NonprofitsLarge awardNarrow eligibilityOlder Adult Technical Assistance Center (OATAC)
UnofficialDue in 13 daysOffice of Mental Health · Up to $1M
Open to New York not-for-profit organizations serving as the lead OMH supportive housing provider that are Prequalified in the state's SFS system by the deadline; general nonprofits outside this network do not qualify. The award, up to $1 million, funds a technical assistance center that supports and improves service delivery for the related Teams to Promote Aging in Place (TPAP) grant program. Proposals must be submitted electronically through SFS; no paper or email submissions are accepted.
NonprofitsLarge awardNarrow eligibilityGREGoRi Data Coordination and Outreach Center (U01, Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Due in 13 daysNational Institutes of Health · Up to $1.3M
This NIH U01 grant establishes the GREGoRi Data Coordination and Outreach Center, which coordinates the rare disease research program and makes its protocols, data, tools, and resources available to the broader community; clinical trials are not allowed. It is a research grant for universities, research institutions, and similar eligible organizations. Foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible to apply. The award maximum is about $1.25 million. Eligibility is oriented toward research institutions rather than nonprofits, businesses, or individuals broadly.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardGREGoRi Technology Integration Center (U01, Clinical Trials Optional)
Due in 13 daysNational Institutes of Health · Up to $2.3M
This NIH U01 grant establishes the GREGoRi Technology Integration Center to set standards and best practices for applying new molecular methods in rare disease diagnosis, including building a benchmarking dataset; clinical trials are optional. It is a research grant for universities, research institutions, and similar eligible organizations. Foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible to apply. The award maximum is about $2.25 million. Eligibility is oriented toward research institutions rather than nonprofits, businesses, or individuals broadly.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardGREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due in 13 daysNational Institutes of Health · $3–$500K
This NIH U01 grant funds development and testing of highly innovative experimental or computational approaches for rare disease diagnosis, with clinical trials optional. It is a research grant for universities, research institutions, and similar eligible organizations, and foreign organizations and foreign components are eligible. The award maximum is about $500,000 (the listed minimum appears to be a data artifact). Eligibility is oriented toward research institutions rather than nonprofits, businesses, or individuals broadly.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardMunicipal Waste Reduction Recycling Coordination
UnofficialDue in 14 daysDept of Environ Conservation · Up to $5M
This grant is open only to government entities and tribal organizations — nonprofits and businesses do not qualify. It funds Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordination (MWRC) projects, covering education, promotion, planning, and coordination work, with awards of up to $5,000,000. Applications are due October 30, 2026.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityF25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round
Due in 14 daysFish and Wildlife Service · $25K–$3.9M
This US Fish and Wildlife Service program funds land conservation projects in the Highlands Region of CT, NJ, NY, and PA, where a state, county, or municipal entity acquires land or land interests from willing sellers. Only the Lead State Agency designated by each Highlands state's Governor may apply, so eligibility is restricted to those specific government agencies (funds may be subawarded to counties or municipalities). Awards range from roughly $25,000 to $3.85 million, and the program covers up to 50% of project cost, meaning a non-federal match is required. Nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and most organizations cannot apply directly.
Government / tribalCost-share requiredLarge awardNarrow eligibilityRESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
Due in 14 daysU.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · Up to $120.2M
This Treasury RESTORE Act Direct Component opportunity funds non-construction activities tied to Gulf Coast restoration, mitigation, workforce development, infrastructure planning, tourism, and related eligible uses. Only state and county governments may apply. Awards can be very large, up to roughly $120 million. Some projects may involve a non-federal cost-share for other federally funded programs, though cost-share is described as optional here. Nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and researchers are not eligible to apply directly.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityF25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round
Due in 14 daysFish and Wildlife Service · $25K–$2.3M
This US Fish and Wildlife Service program is the Base Funding round of the Highlands Conservation Act, funding land conservation projects in the Highlands Region of CT, NJ, NY, and PA. Only the Governor-designated Lead State Agency in each of the four states may apply, so eligibility is narrowly restricted to those government agencies (funds may be subawarded to counties or municipalities). Each state may request up to about $2.29 million, with awards from roughly $25,000 upward, and the program funds up to 50% of project cost, requiring a non-federal match. Nonprofits, businesses, and individuals cannot apply directly.
Government / tribalCost-share requiredLarge awardNarrow eligibilityRESTORE Act Direct Component – Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities
Due in 14 daysU.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · Up to $120.2M
This Treasury RESTORE Act Direct Component opportunity funds construction and real property acquisition activities for Gulf Coast restoration, including environmental restoration and infrastructure projects. Only state and county governments may apply. Awards can be very large, up to roughly $120 million. Some projects may involve a non-federal cost-share for other federally funded programs, though cost-share is described as optional here. Nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and researchers are not eligible to apply directly.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityRESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program
Due in 14 daysU.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · $5.7M–$14.5M
This Treasury RESTORE Act program funds Centers of Excellence research on Gulf Coast coastal sustainability, fisheries, offshore energy, economic growth, and Gulf monitoring. Only state governments may be the direct applicant; eligible states then issue competitive subawards to nongovernmental entities and consortia, including universities. Awards range from roughly $5.7 million to $14.5 million. Because only state governments can apply directly, nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and researchers would need to participate through a state's subaward process rather than apply themselves.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityLocal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
UnofficialDue in 18 daysDepartment of Transportation · $100K–$10M
Funds infrastructure projects that reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roads, administered by California's Division of Local Assistance under the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (23 U.S.C. §148). Open only to public agencies and tribal governments — not nonprofits, businesses, or individuals — for projects justified by crash data, crash rate, or crash-reduction potential. Awards range from $100,000 to $10,000,000 and are due 2026-11-03.
Government / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilitySBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Due in 18 daysU.S. National Science Foundation · $160K–$170K
This NSF program provides postdoctoral research fellowships in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences, supporting an individual fellow's research and training early in their career. Proposals are submitted by the individual postdoc, not an institution, and the award goes directly to the fellow; applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who recently earned (or will soon earn) a doctorate and do not hold a tenure-track position. The fellowship is held at a U.S. institution of higher education or a nonprofit non-academic research organization, with award amounts of roughly $160,000 to $170,000. This is narrowly aimed at eligible individual early-career researchers, not organizations.
IndividualsResearchersLarge awardNarrow eligibilityCoRe 2026
UnofficialDue in 19 daysDept of Environ Conservation · Up to $20M
Open to government entities, nonprofits, and tribal organizations for the Community Reforestation (CoRe) 2026 program, with awards of up to $20 million. The application deadline is November 4, 2026. The funder's listing provides little detail beyond the program name, so applicants should confirm the specific funded activities and requirements directly with the Department of Environmental Conservation. For-profit businesses do not appear to be eligible.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalLarge awardBroad eligibilityNCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trial Award (R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Due in 27 daysNational Institutes of Health · Up to $1.1M
NIH (NCCIH) R33 funding for early-phase clinical trials of natural products (botanicals, dietary supplements, probiotics) to confirm target engagement and inform whether further clinical research is warranted. Intended for research institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible. The listed maximum is about $1,050,000. It will not support efficacy or effectiveness trials and requires strong preliminary data, making it narrow research-only funding.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardNarrow eligibilityNIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due in 27 daysNational Institutes of Health · Up to $750K
NIH (NIDA) K12 institutional career-development funding to support mentored research training for clinician-scientists in substance use and substance use disorder research. Intended for institutions that will run a scholar training program; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. The listed maximum is about $750,000. This is an institutional training award, not a grant for individuals or general nonprofits.
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