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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 →
DoW Lupus, Idea Award
Due in 3 daysDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Lupus Research Program Idea Award supports innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to major advances relevant to lupus; clinical trials are not allowed and preliminary data are optional. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarification in the announcement), and early-career investigators are explicitly eligible to serve as PIs. No specific award amount is stated; the deadline is August 24, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNew orgs OKBroad eligibility+1 moreDoW Lung Cancer Idea Development Award
Due in 12 daysDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Lung Cancer Idea Development Award funds high-risk, high-reward early-stage lung cancer research, including a New Investigator category for applicants early in their faculty appointments. Preliminary data supporting feasibility are required, though they need not come from lung cancer studies specifically. Eligibility is stated as unrestricted, so review the program announcement for specific organization categories. Award amounts are not specified here.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNew orgs OKBroad eligibility+1 moreDoW Prostate Cancer, Idea Development Award
Due in 12 daysDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Prostate Cancer Idea Development Award funds innovative new prostate cancer research ideas addressing the program's overarching challenges. A New Investigator category encourages early-career applicants (within 10 years of their terminal degree), who must identify an experienced prostate cancer research collaborator. Eligibility is otherwise stated as unrestricted, so review the program announcement for specific organization categories. Award amounts are not specified here.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNew orgs OKBroad eligibility+1 moreDoW Autism Career Development Award
Due Oct 22, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Autism Research Program Career Development Award supports early-career independent investigators, or established investigators transitioning into autism research, to pursue innovative ideas or early-phase clinical trials. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any type of entity subject to additional clarifications, so a range of research organizations may apply. Applications with a pilot clinical trial component must name at least one community partner. No award amounts are listed.
ResearchersBroad eligibilityNew orgs OKDoW Bone Marrow Failure, Idea Development Award
Due Nov 4, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Bone Marrow Failure award supports innovative, high-impact research to understand and cure bone marrow failure diseases. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any type of entity subject to additional clarifications, so a range of research organizations may apply; it is open to both established and early-career investigators, who are reviewed under distinct criteria, and preliminary data are not required. No award amounts are listed, and detailed eligibility is deferred to the full announcement.
ResearchersBroad eligibilityNew orgs OKDoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award
Due Nov 6, 2026Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Parkinson's Research Program Early Investigator Research Award supports early-career investigators, with one funding level for fellows (requiring a mentor) and another for early-career independent investigators. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any type of entity subject to additional clarifications, so a range of research organizations may apply; clinical trials are not allowed. Research must address at least one program focus area. No award amounts are listed.
ResearchersBroad eligibilityNew orgs OKROSS Rapid Response Program
Due Jan 25, 2027Department of Housing and Urban Development · $112.5K–$250K
A HUD program providing one-time, cost-reimbursable grants for service coordination and limited direct services to residents of HUD-assisted housing facing emergencies such as natural disasters or public-health crises. Eligible applicants include public/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, including resident associations), multifamily owners, Tribal governments and entities, and faith-based organizations, so eligibility is relatively broad among housing-connected organizations. Awards run roughly $112,500 to $250,000. Note that funds are reimbursed after costs are incurred and serve HUD-assisted housing residents specifically.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalNew orgs OKSmall awardBiomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program (UC2- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Jan 27, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K
An NIH UC2 program helping resource-limited organizations build biomedical research capacity and sponsored-programs administration. Eligible applicants include minority-serving and Tribal colleges and other domestic organizations with limited research resources; foreign organizations are not eligible. Awards reach up to about $500,000. This targets emerging or under-resourced research institutions rather than general nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.
Schools & universitiesResearchersLarge awardNew orgs OK+1 moreSupporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Feb 26, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
An NIH/NHGRI R01 supporting early-stage investigators pursuing genomics research, across genomic sciences, medicine, data science, and ethical/legal/social implications. Foreign organizations are not eligible; domestic research institutions, minority-serving and Tribal colleges may apply, and the program targets researchers in an early-career stage. No award amount is specified. This is a research grant for academic/early-career investigators, not for general nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNew orgs OKNarrow eligibilityNIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Jan 7, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIDCR (R03) small-grant program supports pilot or feasibility studies in oral, dental, and craniofacial research by scientists early in establishing an independent research career. It is intended for new-investigator researchers at eligible institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. No specific award amount is stated, though R03 awards are typically modest.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNew orgs OKNarrow eligibilityBen Franklin Partners (BFTDA) Challenge Grant
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Ben Franklin Partners Challenge Grant supports entrepreneurs, start-ups, early-stage companies, investors, higher education institutions, and past Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) alumni companies working on new technology, including clean energy generation, conservation, and transportation. Funding is channeled through Pennsylvania's four regional Ben Franklin Technology Partners for capital access, business expertise, and technology commercialization support. No specific award amount is listed, and eligibility favors technology-focused ventures with an existing BFTP connection.
Small businessIndividualsSchools & universitiesNew orgs OK+1 moreNotice of Intent: Program to End Modern Slavery FY 2025
Due Jan 1, 2099Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons · Amount varies
This is a Notice of Intent for the State Department's Program to End Modern Slavery (FY 2025); the TIP Office is NOT accepting applications at this time. When it opens, eligibility is expected to be broad, covering commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, including faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations. A valid Unique Entity Identifier will be required for any organization selected for an award. No award amounts are listed in this notice.
Broad eligibilityNonprofitsSmall businessSchools & universities+2 moreNotice of Intent: Program to End Modern Slavery FY 2023
Due Jan 1, 2099Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons · Amount varies
This is a Notice of Intent for the State Department's Program to End Modern Slavery (FY 2023); the TIP Office is NOT accepting applications at this time. When opened, eligibility is expected to be broad, including commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, plus faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations. A valid Unique Entity Identifier is required for any organization selected for an award. No award amounts are listed in this notice.
Broad eligibilityNonprofitsSmall businessSchools & universities+2 moreNotice of Intent: Program to End Modern Slavery FY 2022
Due Jan 1, 2099Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons · Amount varies
This is a Notice of Intent for the State Department's Program to End Modern Slavery (FY 2022); the TIP Office is NOT accepting applications at this time. When opened, eligibility is expected to be broad, including commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, plus faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations. A valid Unique Entity Identifier is required for any organization selected for an award. No award amounts are listed in this notice.
Broad eligibilityNonprofitsSmall businessSchools & universities+2 moreUpland Game Bird Account Grant
UnofficialNo deadline listedDepartment of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies
Open broadly to individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and California Native American tribes, this program funds habitat conservation projects tied to upland game birds through California's Upland Game Bird Account. Any proposal that meets the criteria in Fish & Game Code §3684 can qualify — eligibility isn't limited to established organizations. No specific award amount or deadline is listed, so applicants should confirm current cycle details with CDFW.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalIndividualsBroad eligibility+1 more