Explore O Grants Nationwide

The Switzer Research Fellowships program aims to enhance research capacity by supporting individuals, including those with disabilities, to conduct original research on rehabilitation and outcomes for people with disabilities. Eligible applicants are individuals only; institutions and organizations cannot apply. To apply, individuals must complete the application forms themselves, and non-U.S. citizens must provide documentation proving their eligibility for U.S. government research funding.

The Research Infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Program (RISBS) aims to support projects that develop computational tools and data to enhance basic research in the social and behavioral sciences, ultimately contributing to improved health, prosperity, and security. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to apply. Interested parties can submit proposals directly to the RISBS program at any time or refer to specific solicitations for key longitudinal surveys, with guidance available from program officers before submission.

The Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program aims to support groups of NIH-supported investigators in purchasing or upgrading state-of-the-art instruments for shared use, enhancing research efficiency and collaboration. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) and both private and public institutions of higher education. To apply, interested parties should contact the grantor via email at xiang-ning.li@nih.gov for further details.

The EPSCoR grant aims to enhance scientific progress by fostering partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profits to improve research infrastructure and competitiveness in eligible jurisdictions. Eligible applicants include accredited higher education institutions, non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and federally recognized Tribal Nations located within EPSCoR-eligible areas. Proposals for workshops must focus on innovative multi-jurisdictional efforts and can be submitted through the EPSCoR website, which provides detailed eligibility criteria.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) aims to establish an entrepreneurship teaching program focused on substance use disorder (SUD) research, equipping academic researchers with skills to translate their discoveries into viable products. Eligible applicants include small businesses, various educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities. Currently, applications are not being solicited, but interested parties are encouraged to prepare a grant application that includes a proposed hybrid curriculum and outreach strategy for recruiting U.S.-based SUD researchers.

The grant aims to support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas of the U.S. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government entities (such as tribal governments and local governments), and educational institutions. Applications must be submitted through the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform at sfgrants.eda.gov, as submissions via Grants.gov are no longer accepted.

The grant supports research aimed at enhancing the understanding of the U.S. economy and its global context, covering various areas of economics and prioritizing interdisciplinary projects. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to submit proposals, including individual or multi-investigator research projects and doctoral dissertation improvement awards. To apply, proposals must follow the submission guidelines outlined in the PAPPG, and applicants are encouraged to contact an Economics program officer for assistance with Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIG).

The grant aims to support the development and maintenance of animal and biological material resource centers to enhance scientific rigor and reproducibility in biomedical research. Eligible applicants include government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. Applications will not be accepted until the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is published in December 2025, with a due date expected in February 2026, allowing potential applicants time to prepare collaborative projects.

The grant aims to support activities that develop, expand, strengthen, or sustain NIST partnership programs and collaborative research in areas such as metrology, standards, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Eligible applicants include non-Federal entities such as institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribes, hospitals, and foreign public entities, while individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not eligible. To apply, interested parties should contact the program analyst, Misty L Roosa, at nofo@nist.gov for further information.

The Chemical Evolution of the Solid Earth and Volcanology (CESEV) program aims to enhance understanding of the Earth's origin and evolution through various research methods related to geochemical and petrologic processes. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and accredited institutions of higher education in the U.S. Proposals must be submitted through the appropriate channels, with specific instructions for international branch campuses if applicable.

The Facility and Instrumentation Request Process (FIRP) grant allows the research community to propose projects that require access to specialized instrumentation and facilities sponsored by the Facilities for Atmospheric Research and Education (FARE) Program. Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning any organization can apply. Proposals must be submitted through the FIRP solicitation, which offers three submission tracks: Education and Outreach, Single Facility Request, and Field Campaigns.

The Engineering Design and Systems Engineering (EDSE) program aims to advance design science and systems science through fundamental research on engineered artifacts, encouraging multidisciplinary collaborations and rigorous scientific inquiry. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to participate. Prospective investigators are advised to discuss their research ideas with the Program Director before preparing and submitting their proposals.