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FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofits and educational institutions to create tailored exchange projects that foster professional collaboration and leadership development among emerging leaders and mid-level professionals from the U.S. and other countries.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to full-time faculty at eligible colleges and universities with limited research funding to help them establish independent research careers and engage students in biomedical science research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program
$550,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop a program that introduces foreign higher education leaders to the American community college model, focusing on workforce readiness and international partnerships.

Education
Nonprofits
Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards (CEBRA) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
$150,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to transform the understanding and treatment of substance use disorders, encouraging bold ideas from both addiction experts and researchers from other fields.

Education
State governments
Region 7 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
$400,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, Tribal, and local governments, as well as certain academic institutions, to develop and improve wetland protection and management programs in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Education
State governments
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative and high-risk research projects in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical fields, aimed at early-stage discoveries and methodologies that could lead to significant advancements.

Health
State governments
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to help postdoctoral researchers transition to independent faculty positions by supporting their career development and research efforts.

Education
State governments
Education Support Program
$1,000
State Justice Institute (SJI)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for full-time judges and court managers to access professional development courses that enhance their skills and knowledge, helping to overcome budget constraints.

Education
Individuals
HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale, interdisciplinary pain research projects at eligible institutions, focusing on innovative studies related to various types of pain while promoting student involvement and collaboration with other research entities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in their efforts to combat poverty through community empowerment and sustainable solutions in areas such as economic opportunity, education, and environmental stewardship, with a focus on advancing racial equity and serving underserved communities.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
The Research on Research Security Program
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research initiatives that enhance the understanding of security threats in academic and scientific environments, targeting institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit entities capable of conducting rigorous studies in this emerging field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers transitioning from postdoctoral positions to independent faculty roles, supporting their basic experimental studies involving human participants.

Education
State governments
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers with doctoral degrees to conduct basic experimental studies involving human participants, helping them develop their research skills and work towards independence in health-related fields.

Education
State governments
Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore and improve the processes of scientific discovery, communication, and its impact on society, with a focus on innovative and transformative approaches.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to mid-career clinicians to focus on patient-oriented research and mentor junior researchers, allowing them to dedicate a portion of their time to advancing clinical studies and developing new investigators in the field.

Education
State governments
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in advancing research and commercialization of microelectronics and related technologies to strengthen domestic innovation and supply chains.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
BRAIN Initiative: Production and distribution facilities for brain cell type-specific access reagents (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$2,400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of facilities that will produce and distribute specialized brain cell access tools for neuroscience research, enabling scientists to better study and manipulate specific brain cell types.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers conducting Antarctic studies that do not require fieldwork, focusing on remote sensing, modeling, and laboratory analysis to enhance understanding of the region's environmental and global significance.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides salary support and dedicated research time for early-career scientists to advance their research careers without leading independent clinical trials.

Education
State governments