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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering the Collaborative Research program to support groups of two or more scholars in enhancing humanistic knowledge through manuscript preparation for collaborative publications or planning international collaborations. Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and public or private institutions of higher education. For application details, interested parties should contact the Division of Research at NEH via email at collaborative@neh.gov.

The grant aims to support a wide range of basic and applied research and technology in space and Earth sciences through NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions, with some provisions for non-U.S. organizations under specific guidelines. To apply, proposers must submit a Step-1 proposal by September 12, 2025, and follow the application process outlined on the NSPIRES website, with most submissions made via Grants.gov.

The grant provides $3,130,357,036.58 in FY26 supplemental funds to Amtrak for replacing single-level passenger rolling stock, addressing deferred capital work, and ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act at Amtrak-served stations. Amtrak is the sole eligible applicant for this funding. To apply, Amtrak must submit a grant application along with specific required documents electronically, including the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 and various assurances and certifications.

The purpose of this grant is to support research Centers focused on drug abuse and addiction, promoting innovative and multidisciplinary science while serving as national resources for education and outreach in the field. Eligible applicants include private and public higher education institutions, government entities, nonprofits, and small businesses, among others. Application details are not specified in the provided text; for further information, applicants are encouraged to contact NIH Grants Information.

The grant aims to provide funding for Residential (Long Term Foster Care) Services for unaccompanied alien children (UAC) in ORR custody, ensuring quality care in community settings. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations that are licensed to provide child welfare services. To apply, entities must submit documentation of their current state licensure for residential care services, and applications from individuals or foreign entities are not eligible.

The grant provides $1,189,000,000 in FY26 supplemental funding to Amtrak for activities related to the Northeast Corridor, including rolling stock acquisition, capital renewal projects, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Amtrak is the sole eligible applicant for this funding. To apply, Amtrak must submit a grant application electronically, including specific forms and assurances as outlined by the Federal Railroad Administration.

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program aims to support research in the astronomical sciences through individual and collaborative grants for various studies and projects. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to apply. For application details, interested parties can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

The grant aims to enhance collaboration among Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs (RWHAPs) to engage people with HIV in care, focusing on jurisdictions with unmet needs to develop tailored action plans for reaching out-of-care populations. Eligible applicants include national organizations, state and local governments, tribal governments, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and academic health science centers. Application details are not specified in the provided text, but interested parties can contact Susan Robilotto at SRobilotto@hrsa.gov for more information.

The NIDA Core Center of Excellence Grants (P30) aim to unite investigators funded by NIH or other sources to enhance research on drug abuse and addiction, encouraging innovative and transformative approaches rather than incremental work. Eligible applicants include various government entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and specific tribal organizations, while non-domestic entities are not eligible to apply. Application details are not provided in the description, but interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.

The Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI) Program aims to support research centers tackling significant long-term challenges in fundamental chemical research, fostering transformative research and innovation. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, independent museums, research laboratories, and institutions of higher education located in the U.S. Proposals must be submitted by a single Principal Investigator affiliated with an eligible organization, and specific guidelines for Phase I and Phase II applications are outlined in the solicitation.

The grant aims to accelerate the development of evidence-based cancer-related interventions to improve health access across diverse populations in the U.S., supporting research that tests the impact of these interventions using a pragmatic trial study design. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, public and private higher education institutions, various government entities, small businesses, and nonprofits, among others. To apply, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for detailed application instructions.

The Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation for the Astronomical Sciences (ATI) program provides grants for the development of innovative technologies and instrumentation for ground-based astronomy and astrophysics, aiming to support transformative research even at high technical risk. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to participate. For application details, interested parties should refer to the NSF grants.gov support email for assistance.