Federal grants

865 grants from federal funders are open right now. The next deadline is Monday, Oct 26. 403 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 September 2027

Apply by Sep 16, 2027

Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Nationwide

From $200K
Open
Apply by Sep 18, 2027

Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 20, 2027

Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences

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 Sep 25, 2027

NICHD Resource Program Grants in Bioinformatics (P41 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

Open
Apply by Sep 28, 2027

Clinical and Translational Science Award (UM1 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

Open
Apply by Sep 28, 2027

Limited Competition: Mentored Research Career Development Program Award in Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 28, 2027

Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 28, 2027

Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 28, 2027

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Nationwide

From $220K
Open
Apply by Sep 29, 2027

Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDs Research (R25 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

Up to $250K
Open
Apply by Sep 30, 2027

Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment

Department of Transportation

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

$1 to $20M
Open
Apply by Sep 30, 2027

CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 30, 2027

CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 30, 2027

DOD Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research & Development FY23-FY27 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT for Extramural Medical Research

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Sep 30, 2027

FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

Department of Energy - Office of Science

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

Nationwide

$5,000 to $10M
Open
Apply by Sep 30, 2027

U.S. Jordan Private Sector Innovation Fund APS

Department of State

Nationwide

$2M to $20M
Open

Due in October 2027

Apply by Oct 1, 2027

Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

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

$1M to $100M
Open
Apply by Oct 4, 2027

BRAIN Initiative Connectivity across Scales (BRAIN CONNECTS): Specialized Projects for Scalable Technologies (U01 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

Open
Apply by Oct 7, 2027

Advanced Technological Education (ATE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Nationwide

$475K to $7.5M
Open
Apply by Oct 8, 2027

Translational Efforts to Advance Gene-based Therapies for Ultra-Rare Neurological and Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 - 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

Open

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Federal grants

Due in September 2027

Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)

Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program

Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences

NICHD Resource Program Grants in Bioinformatics (P41 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Clinical and Translational Science Award (UM1 Clinical Trial Optional)

Limited Competition: Mentored Research Career Development Program Award in Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)

Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)

Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDs Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment

CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas

CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas

DOD Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research & Development FY23-FY27 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT for Extramural Medical Research

FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

U.S. Jordan Private Sector Innovation Fund APS

Due in October 2027

Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

BRAIN Initiative Connectivity across Scales (BRAIN CONNECTS): Specialized Projects for Scalable Technologies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Advanced Technological Education (ATE)

Translational Efforts to Advance Gene-based Therapies for Ultra-Rare Neurological and Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

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