Government grants for small business

786 grants for small businesses from government funders are open right now. The next deadline is Monday, Oct 26. 293 grants are coming up.

These federal, state and local grants list small businesses among eligible applicants. Check the project, location and operating-history requirements.

Due in May 2029

Apply by May 7, 2029

Biological Testing Facility for Contraception & Reproductive Health (X01 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 May 7, 2029

NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 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 May 25, 2029

Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) and Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (D-CFAR) (P30 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 May 25, 2029

Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE-E/S) (P30 - 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 May 25, 2029

NIAID Investigator Initiated Program Project Applications (P01 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 May 25, 2029

NIAID Resource-Related Research Projects (R24 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 May 25, 2029

NIH Research Education Program - Courses, Curriculum & Methods (Parent 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

Open
Apply by May 25, 2029

NIH Research Program Projects (Parent P01 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 May 25, 2029

NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (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

Open
Apply by May 30, 2029

Limited Competition: Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) (P30 - CT 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

Due in June 2029

Apply by Jun 20, 2029

Implementation Science to Advance HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Care (R61/R33 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

Due in July 2029

Apply by Jul 5, 2029

Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) (R01 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

Up to $500K
Open
Apply by Jul 5, 2029

Causal Hypotheses on the Oral-Systemic Health Impacts of Human Behaviors among People with Chronic Conditions (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

Up to $500K
Open
Apply by Jul 5, 2029

NIAID Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (U01 Clinical Trial Required)

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 Jul 5, 2029

NIDCR Prospective Observational or Biomarker Validation Study Cooperative Agreement (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

Up to $500K
Open
Apply by Jul 5, 2029

Research Opportunities in Cancer Epidemiology Cohort Studies (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 Jul 12, 2029

Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent 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 Jul 16, 2029

Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for Mentored Research Career Development Award Recipients (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

Open
Apply by Jul 16, 2029

Pilot and Feasibility Studies in Preparation for Substance Use and HIV Prevention Intervention and Services Research Trials (R34 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

Up to $450K
Open
Apply by Jul 18, 2029

Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments

Department of Defense

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

Nationwide

Up to $49M
Open

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Government grants for small business

Due in May 2029

Biological Testing Facility for Contraception & Reproductive Health (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional)

Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) and Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (D-CFAR) (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE-E/S) (P30 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NIAID Investigator Initiated Program Project Applications (P01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NIAID Resource-Related Research Projects (R24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NIH Research Education Program - Courses, Curriculum & Methods (Parent R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NIH Research Program Projects (Parent P01 Clinical Trial Optional)

NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Limited Competition: Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) (P30 - CT Optional)

Due in June 2029

Implementation Science to Advance HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Care (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)

Due in July 2029

Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Causal Hypotheses on the Oral-Systemic Health Impacts of Human Behaviors among People with Chronic Conditions (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NIAID Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (U01 Clinical Trial Required)

NIDCR Prospective Observational or Biomarker Validation Study Cooperative Agreement (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Research Opportunities in Cancer Epidemiology Cohort Studies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for Mentored Research Career Development Award Recipients (R03) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Pilot and Feasibility Studies in Preparation for Substance Use and HIV Prevention Intervention and Services Research Trials (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)

Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments

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