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Hardship Assistance Programs 2026
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Sbir Phase Ii Award Amounts 2026
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Mental Health Nonprofit Grants 2026: SAMHSA, NIMH & Federal Funding Programs
Federal grants for mental health nonprofits in 2026 — SAMHSA block grants, NIMH research programs, community mental health funding, crisis services grants, and how to apply.
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Nonprofit Grant Writing Tips 2026: What Funders Actually Want to See
Practical grant writing tips for nonprofits in 2026 — how to structure a compelling narrative, what program officers read first, common mistakes that cost funding, and how to improve rejection-to-award ratios.
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DOE STEM Grants 2026: Department of Energy Education & Research Funding
A guide to DOE STEM grants in 2026 — Office of Science programs, workforce development funding, SULI internships, and how researchers and institutions can access Department of Energy education grants.
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DOC-DOCNOAAERA#NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-33016$2,500,000
DEADLINE
07/09/2026
Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program
The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competiti…
Environment // LIVE FEED
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DOL-OCTAE#OCTAE-PM-2026-ADULT$629,600,400
DEADLINE
05/26/2026
11D LEFT
Estimated Fiscal Year 2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act State Award Amounts
This program memorandum advises states of the estimated FY 2026 State Allocations under the Adult Education and Family Literacy…
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DOC-DOCNOAAERA#NOAA-OAR-CIAO-2026-32786$100,000,000
DEADLINE
05/18/2026
3D LEFT
Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America (CINGA)
The NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) invites applications for the establishment of the Cooperative Institu…
Environment // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#RFA-NS-25-022Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
09/28/2026
BRAIN Initiative: Clinical Studies to Advance Next-Generation Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
The purpose of this announcement is to encourage investigators to pursue a small clinical trial to obtain critical information …
Health // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PAR-25-233Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
01/07/2028
Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strat…
Health // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#RFA-HL-26-020Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
12/23/2027
Catalyze: Product Definition Medical Device Prototype Optimization (R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The goal of the NHLBI Catalyze Program is to provide a comprehensive suite of support and services to facilitate the transition…
Health // LIVE FEED
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NSF#25-531$12,000,000
DEADLINE
01/20/2027
Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure
The objective of the Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) program is to advance scientific discovery and inn…
Technology // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#RFA-CA-24-026$400,000
DEADLINE
09/28/2026
National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarchin…
Health // LIVE FEED
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DOS-ARG#PDS-BUE-2026-01$100,000
DEADLINE
05/31/2026
16D LEFT
U.S.-Argentina English for the Energy Sector & Minerals Workforce Development
U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires announces an open competition to strengthen English for specific purposes within the critical mineral…
Default // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PAR-25-207Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
01/07/2028
Effectiveness Trials for Post-Acute Interventions and Services to Optimize Longer-term Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
NIMH seeks applications for research projects to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic and service delivery interventions f…
Health // LIVE FEED
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USDA-RBCS#RDBCP-DHCS-2026$6,000,000
DEADLINE
06/01/2026
17D LEFT
Delta Health Care Service Grant Program
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $6,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2026 Delt…
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USDOJ-OJP-NIJ#O-NIJ-2025-172598$12,500,000
DEADLINE
06/02/2026
18D LEFT
NIJ FY25 Research and Development of Innovations in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
This NOFO supports basic or applied research and development of Innovations in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. …
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DOS-MLA#PDSKLEDUSA2026$224,000
DEADLINE
06/01/2026
17D LEFT
EducationUSA Malaysia 2026-2027
Malaysia-wide outreach with physical advising centers in the Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia. The Public Diplomacy Sect…
Default // LIVE FEED
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DOS-SCT#DFOP0018074Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
06/10/2026
26D LEFT
Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia
Default // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PA-24-175Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/07/2027
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
The purpose of the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is to provide support and protected time (three to f…
Health // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PAR-25-378Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
01/07/2027
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support research on interventions to improve health in Native Am…
Health // LIVE FEED
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DOD-AMRAA#HT942526PCARPIDA$9,900,000
DEADLINE
10/07/2026
DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Idea Development Award
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Idea Development Award supports the development…
Defense // LIVE FEED
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NSF#25-549$12,000,000
DEADLINE
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NSF National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-Corps (TM) Teams) program
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) continues to develop and nurture a national innovation ecosystem that guides the out…
Technology // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PAR-25-273$200,000
DEADLINE
01/07/2028
Development of Animal Models and Related Biological Materials for Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) encourages innovative research to develop, improve, characterize, and preserve animal…
Health // LIVE FEED
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DOD-AMRAA#HT942526ATRPTRA$1,600,000
DEADLINE
10/22/2026
DoW Arthritis Translational Research Award
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Arthritis Research Program (ATRP) Translational Research Award (TRA) supports high-impact …
Defense // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PAR-25-077$300,000
DEADLINE
10/16/2026
CCRP Initiative: NIH Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Basic Research on Chemical Threats that Affect the Nervous System (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This announcement invites applications for basic research projects on chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and …
Health // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PAR-25-283Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
01/07/2028
Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFO) is to encourage innovative research that will inform and support the …
Health // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#RFA-OD-25-008$75,000
DEADLINE
07/14/2026
Tobacco Regulatory Science Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to support new biomedical, behavioral, and social science investigators who are …
Health // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PAR-24-167Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
09/25/2026
Utilizing Equipment to Study Environmental Extrinsic Factors and Enhance Rigor and Reproducibility of Animal Research (R24, Clinical Trials Not-Allowed)
The Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) invites grant applications from core facilities, resource centers, animal…
Health // LIVE FEED
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NASA-HQ#NNH25ZDA001N-FINESSTAgency Discretion
DEADLINE
07/14/2026
ROSES25: F.5 Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology
NOTICE: Amended April 14, 2026. This amendment releases final text for this graduate student research program, which was previo…
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