Federal grants

862 grants from federal funders are open right now. The next deadline is Monday, Oct 26. 399 grants are coming up.

These opportunities have federal funders. Read the applicant types before preparing a proposal; a research or public-service award may have a narrower purpose than general business funding.

Due in November 2026

Apply by Nov 20, 2026

Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR)

Department of Energy

Applicants: For-profit companies, Small businesses

Nationwide

$323K to $4.6M
Closes in 25 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): Discovery, Validation Centers (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Closes in 28 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): SenNet Data Coordination and Integration Center (SenNet DCIC) (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Closes in 28 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): SenNet Technology Projects (SenTecs) (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Closes in 28 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Up to $375K
Closes in 28 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

Department of Justice

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $5M
Closes in 28 days
Apply by Nov 23, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime

Department of Justice

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $1M
Closes in 28 days
Apply by Nov 24, 2026

Competing Revisions to Existing NIH Single Project Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Closes in 29 days
Apply by Nov 25, 2026

SMART FY26 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program

Department of Justice

Applicants: State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $400K
Closes in 30 days
Apply by Nov 30, 2026

Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program

Department of Energy

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

$5,000 to $8M
Open
Apply by Nov 30, 2026

F26AS00023 FY2026 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program

Department of the Interior

Applicants: Schools and colleges, Local governments, Nonprofits, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $150K
Open
Apply by Nov 30, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders

Department of Justice

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $3.5M
Open
Apply by Nov 30, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Violent Crime: Gangs and Organized Criminal Groups (Domestic and Transnational)

Department of Justice

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $3M
Open
Apply by Nov 30, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals

Department of Justice

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $1.8M
Open

Due in December 2026

Apply by Dec 1, 2026

Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT)

Department of Energy

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Individuals, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

$2M to $20M
Open
Apply by Dec 1, 2026

Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards

U.S. National Science Foundation

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Dec 1, 2026

Archaeometry (AMTRY)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Dec 1, 2026

Computational Mathematics

U.S. National Science Foundation

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Individuals, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

$1 to $1.2M
Open
Apply by Dec 1, 2026

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026

Department of Agriculture

Nationwide

$2.3M to $3.5M
Open
Apply by Dec 1, 2026

John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant

Department of Commerce

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Individuals, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

$1 to $150K
Open

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Federal grants

Due in November 2026

Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR)

Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): Discovery, Validation Centers (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): SenNet Data Coordination and Integration Center (SenNet DCIC) (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): SenNet Technology Projects (SenTecs) (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime

Competing Revisions to Existing NIH Single Project Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Clinical Trial Optional)

SMART FY26 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program

Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program

F26AS00023 FY2026 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Violent Crime: Gangs and Organized Criminal Groups (Domestic and Transnational)

NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals

Due in December 2026

Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT)

Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards

Archaeometry (AMTRY)

Computational Mathematics

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026

John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant

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