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The FY 2026 Health Center Program Service Area Competition (SAC) grant aims to enhance the health of underserved communities by funding comprehensive primary health care services in the U.S. and its territories. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and various nonprofit organizations, but individuals are not eligible. To apply, interested parties should refer to the Service Area Announcement Table (SAAT) for specific service areas and follow the application guidelines provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The AHRQ Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Awards (K01) program aims to support the development of a diverse group of trained scientists in health services research by providing funding and protected time for individuals with a research doctoral degree. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, government entities, and various nonprofit organizations, among others. Application details are not specified in the provided text, but inquiries can be directed to the AHRQ via email at Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov.
Economic Development Administration
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Tech Hubs Program aims to enhance U.S. economic competitiveness and national security through strategic investments in regions poised to lead in future technologies over the next decade. Eligible applicants include designated Tech Hub consortia that received Consortium Accelerator Awards and have not previously received EDA Tech Hubs Implementation funds. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support research applications for the preclinical development of vaccines to prevent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and enhance the clinical pipeline of viable vaccine candidates. Eligible applicants include government entities, small and for-profit businesses, various nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support basic research on the mechanisms of human-to-human transmission of seasonal influenza virus by establishing an Influenza Transmission Research Consortium. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and other specified groups, including tribal organizations and minority-serving institutions. Application details are not provided in the summary, but interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The purpose of this grant is to establish multidisciplinary Tuberculosis Research Units (TBRUs) that will collaborate to enhance the understanding of Mycobacterium tuberculosis interactions with hosts, focusing on infection outcomes and disease progression. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, public and private higher education institutions, various nonprofit organizations, government entities, and small businesses, among others. Application details are not provided in the description; for more information, applicants should refer to the full opportunity announcement or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to fund a consortium of Research Centers dedicated to the design, optimization, evaluation, and development of broadly protective vaccines for hepatitis C virus, facilitating the progression of vaccine candidates into clinical trials. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations, including foreign entities and tribal governments. Application details are not specified in the provided text; for further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The purpose of this grant is to provide operational support to the National Biocontainment Laboratories at the University of Texas Medical Branch and Boston University, focusing on facility maintenance, biosecurity, and compliance with health regulations, particularly in response to biodefense and emerging infectious disease research. Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, specifically the University of Texas Medical Branch and Boston University, while non-domestic entities are not eligible to apply. Application details are not provided in the description; interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for further information.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program aims to assist state governments in enhancing healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities through innovative strategies, partnerships, and workforce development. Eligible applicants are state governments. For application details, interested parties should contact MAHARural@cms.hhs.gov.
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support the adoption of new mining technologies through the Mine of the Future – Proving Ground Initiative, focusing on the development of technology proving grounds, accelerated R&D projects, and collaborative efforts. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to participate. Specific application instructions are not provided in the description.
The NSF SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships aim to promote early career independence by supporting research and training in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences. Eligible applicants include U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who have obtained a doctoral degree in the SBE sciences within the last three years or will do so shortly, and who do not hold a full-time tenure-track faculty position. Proposals must be submitted directly by the postdoctoral fellow, who must identify a sponsoring scientist and host institution at the time of submission.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The NSF SBIR/STTR programs provide non-dilutive funding for innovative research and development of unproven technologies that address societal challenges, aiming to stimulate economic growth and the commercialization of new products and services. Eligible applicants include small businesses that are majority U.S.-owned, comply with specific size regulations, and may include partnerships with research institutions for STTR proposals; socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned businesses are particularly encouraged to apply. To apply, potential proposers must first submit a Project Pitch to receive an official invitation from NSF, which is valid for two subsequent deadlines.
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