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Administration for Community Living
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to fund projects that promote health equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, enhancing their participation in community life and influencing policy development. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, government entities, and nonprofit organizations, while foreign entities are excluded. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
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.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
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.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
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 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.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support small-scale research projects at health professional and graduate schools that do not receive substantial NIH funding, focusing on investigator-initiated mechanistic and minimal risk clinical trials related to aging research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education. Applications are not currently being solicited, but potential applicants are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in anticipation of the funding opportunity.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The purpose of the grant is to support a repository for datasets produced through the Population Dynamics Branch (PDB) and other components of NICHD’s Division of Extramural Research, providing archiving, curation, and dissemination services for unique data. Eligible applicants include government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, and other organizations, including non-domestic entities. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact Randy Capps at NIH for more information.
Centers for Disease Control-GHC
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support the Government of Kenya in enhancing integrated digital health and surveillance systems to improve healthcare delivery and disease monitoring, particularly for HIV/AIDS programs. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses, including small and for-profit organizations. To apply, interested parties should contact the grantor via email at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov for further information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support projects that collect antimicrobial use data from various animal sectors and contribute to the development of data collection frameworks to enhance antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, government entities, and for-profit organizations. Specific application instructions are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at janelle.fundersburg@fda.hhs.gov for more information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants aim to provide financial and technical assistance for habitat restoration projects that support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative's goals of protecting and restoring habitats for native fish species. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profits, for-profit organizations, U.S. territories, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments, provided their work is within the Great Lakes basin. Application details are not specified, but interested parties should contact the grantor for more information.
Centers for Disease Control-GHC
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The purpose of the grant is to provide high-quality HIV clinical services to individuals living with HIV in the Dominican Republic, focusing on improving access to testing, treatment, and retention in care, particularly for Haitian migrants and their descendants. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits, government entities, and small businesses. Application details are not provided, but inquiries can be directed to the CDC via email at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov.
Centers for Disease Control-GHC
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health in enhancing life-saving HIV testing, prevention, and treatment activities amidst ongoing conflict, with a total funding amount of $8,000,000 for Year 1. Eligible applicants include small businesses, various educational institutions, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov for more information.
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