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 10, 2026

Limited Competition: NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs (REACH) (SB0 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, Nonprofits

Nationwide

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Nationwide

From $200K
Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Pilot Projects to Enhance the Human Virome Program (R03 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

$50K to $100K
Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

ROSES25: C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Nationwide

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Translation Research Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Trial Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Translational Research Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Vision, Clinical Trial Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

DoW Vision, Translational Research Award

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Closes in 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Nationwide

Closes in 17 days
Apply by Nov 12, 2026

WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General)

Department of the Interior

Nationwide

Up to $120K
Closes in 17 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Nationwide

$100K to $500K
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

BJA FY 2026 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act Program

Department of Justice

Nationwide

Up to $645K
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Nationwide

$5,000 to $75K
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Nationwide

$75K to $1M
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Nationwide

$5,000 to $500K
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Nationwide

$5,000 to $500K
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Museums Empowered (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Nationwide

$5,000 to $350K
Closes in 18 days

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