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Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) aims to enhance genomics research capacity by funding interdisciplinary teams at biomedical research institutions that have limited NIH support. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits, government entities, and for-profit organizations. While applications are not currently being accepted, potential applicants are encouraged to start forming collaborations and developing projects in anticipation of the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to select five candidates from Spain to participate in the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders focusing on Civic Engagement and Environmental Issues, providing them with a deeper understanding of the U.S. and enhancing their leadership skills. Eligible applicants include registered public or private non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental institutions based in Spain or Andorra, with a preference for those experienced in student recruitment. Interested organizations can apply by designing and promoting the application process, collecting and reviewing applications, and submitting a rank-ordered list of candidates to the U.S. Embassy in Spain.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to expand the NIDDK Gastroparesis Consortium's efforts by forming a Disorders of Gastrointestinal Interoception Consortium, focusing on understanding GI disorders related to interoceptive processing and developing new therapeutic targets. Eligible applicants include various government entities, for-profit and small businesses, educational institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support research and development of practices to mitigate risks from nitrosamine impurities in human drugs, enhancing public health safety while ensuring access to essential therapies. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit businesses, and government entities. Interested parties can submit multiple distinct applications, but must avoid duplicating or overlapping submissions during the review process.
The Nanoscale Interactions program aims to support research that enhances the understanding of interactions between nanomaterials and biological and environmental media, focusing on the development of predictive tools and the examination of transport and impact of nanostructured materials. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to apply. Interested researchers should contact the program director prior to submission to ensure alignment with program goals and to discuss proposal specifics, as well as adhere to the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide.
Centers for Disease Control-GHC
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The purpose of this grant is to enhance India's public health capacity by supporting district, state, and national public health systems in advancing Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) priorities to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. Eligible applicants include various government entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other groups. To apply, interested parties should contact the CDC at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov for further information.
National Veterans Sports Programs
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program is offering up to $5,000,000 for Equine Therapy Grants aimed at supporting organizations that provide adaptive sports and training opportunities for Veterans and Armed Forces members with disabilities. Eligible applicants include government entities, educational institutions, individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. To apply, interested organizations should contact Grants4Vets.gov for further information.
Promoting the Voices and Engagement of Persons with Lived Experience to Prevent Labor Exploitation
OpenBureau of International Labor Affairs
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to promote the voices and engagement of individuals with lived experience of labor exploitation to prevent such abuses, providing technical assistance to amplify their voices and support governments in integrating their leadership into policies. Eligibility is open to unspecified applicants, as this is a Notice of Intent rather than a request for applications. Interested parties can contact the grantor via email at ortiz.carlie@dol.gov for more information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Tribal Planning & Implementation program aims to support Tribes and Tribal Organizations in planning and implementing a Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) tailored to their unique community needs. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, while individuals and foreign organizations are not eligible. The application package and due date will be announced later on Grants.gov, and applicants must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes they intend to serve.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Process Systems, Reaction Engineering, and Molecular Thermodynamics program aims to advance fundamental engineering research related to chemical reactions, systems engineering, and molecular thermodynamics to enhance the design and optimization of chemical reactors and sustainable manufacturing processes. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to apply. Interested parties should contact the program director before submission to discuss their proposals, which should emphasize novelty and potential societal impact, and adhere to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide.
The Life and Environments Through Time (LET) program funds research focused on the origin and evolution of Earth's climate, environments, life, and sedimentary record, with implications for future global change and ecosystem services. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, independent museums, research laboratories, and accredited institutions of higher education located in the U.S. Proposals must be submitted through the appropriate channels, and additional instructions apply for international branch campuses of U.S. institutions.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support state egg regulatory programs in achieving full conformance with the Egg Regulatory Program Standards (ERPS) to enhance public health and improve regulatory practices related to shell eggs. Eligible applicants include current FDA egg inspection contract states or those willing to enter into a contract in 2025, with a requirement for a long-term information sharing agreement. Applications are submitted for a one-year funding period, with the potential for up to two additional years based on performance and federal funding availability.
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