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Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership

The Earth System Science and Services Partnership (ESSSP) supports research, programs, projects and other activities related to NOAA's mission, primarily through collaborations among scientists and professionals in areas of mutual interest associated with understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's atmosphere…

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible applicants must be academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; consortia of academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; and non-profit research…
How much$1 to $10 million per award; about 1 award
DeadlineMon, Oct 26, 2026 (3 days left)
CategoryNatural Resources, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #NOAA-OAR-CPO-2026-33326
Assistance listing11.431
PostedFri, Sep 11, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

ROSES25: D.8 Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigation

PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by September 10, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesProposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineMon, Oct 26, 2026 (3 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NNH25ZDA001N-HWOPSI
Assistance listing43.001
PostedMon, Jul 27, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters anticipates release of a solicitation, titled “NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase I,” as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), titled “Space Technology Research, Development…

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes), anyone (unrestricted)
Eligibility notesSee the full solicitation for eligibility details.
How muchup to $225K per award; about 16 awards
DeadlineWed, Oct 28, 2026 (5 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NNH26ZTR001N-27NIAC-A1
Assistance listing43.012
PostedMon, Sep 28, 2026

Heads-up: Needs a SAM.gov registration (UEI) to apply

Official posting

Open grant

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Invasive climbing plants, or vines, are spreading rapidly throughout the southeastern United States and the U.S. Caribbean, smothering local vegetation, altering forest structure, increasing infrastructure maintenance costs, and complicating management efforts for natural and working landscapes.

FromGeological Survey
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesThis financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education.
How much$1 to $330K per award; about 1 award; $330K total
DeadlineFri, Oct 30, 2026 (7 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #G27AS00165
Assistance listing15.808
PostedThu, Oct 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

ONR FY27 NOFO for Young Investigator Program

The Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program seeks proposals addressing research areas (as described in the ONR Science and Technology Department section of ONR's website at https://www.onr.navy.mil) which are of interest to ONR Program Officers will be considered.

FromOffice of Naval Research
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesAwards under this NOFO will be made only to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education which award degrees in science, engineering, or mathematics. U.S. Non-profit organizations operating primarily for scientific and educational services may also submit proposals.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineFri, Oct 30, 2026 (7 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #N0001426SF004
Assistance listing12.300
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program

Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity notices for its RESTORE Act grant programs.

FromU.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Who can applystate governments
How much$5.7 million to $15 million per award; about 5 awards
DeadlineSat, Oct 31, 2026 (8 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #GR-RCE-25-001
Assistance listing21.015
PostedThu, Sep 26, 2024

Official posting

Open grant

CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

The CHIPS Incentives Program aims to catalyze long-term economically sustainable growth in the domestic semiconductor industry in support of U.S. economic and national security.

FromNational Institute of Standards and Technology
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesAn applicant must be a “covered entity” to receive CHIPS Incentives.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineSun, Nov 1, 2026 (9 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #2023-NIST-CHIPS-SMME-01
Assistance listing11.037
PostedFri, Sep 29, 2023

Official posting

Open grant

Space Technology Research Institutes

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released the solicitation “Space Technology Research Institutes (STRI26),” as an appendix to the Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD) umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Space Technology Research, Development…

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee "Description" below and Full Announcement for eligibility requirements.
How muchup to $13 million per award; about 1 award
DeadlineTue, Nov 3, 2026 (11 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NNH26ZTR001N-26STRI-B3
Assistance listing43.012
PostedMon, Oct 5, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Geometric Analysis

The program in Geometric Analysis supports research on differential geometry and its relation to partial differential equations and variational principles; geometric methods in modern mathematical physics; symplectic geometry; geometric group theory; geometric data analysis; aspects of global analysis, including…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 60 awards; $8.8 million total
DeadlineTue, Nov 3, 2026 (11 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-22-1265
Assistance listing47.049
PostedFri, May 20, 2022

Official posting

Open grant

Topology

The Topology program supports research on algebraic topology, including chromatic, equivariant, motivic, and (un)stable homotopy, homology and cohomology theories; bordism and K-theory; topological manifolds; knots and links; geometric topology; differential topology; transformation groups; topological quantum field…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineTue, Nov 3, 2026 (11 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-22-1267
Assistance listing47.049
PostedFri, May 20, 2022

Official posting

Open grant

DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports studies that have the potential to make an important contribution to reconstructive transplant research, patient care, and/or quality of life.

FromDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 8 awards; $8 million total
DeadlineWed, Nov 4, 2026 (12 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HT942526RTRPIIRA
Assistance listing12.420
PostedWed, Aug 26, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:

The NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program aims to expand access to the compute required for AI-enabled scientific discovery and to transform the research, education, and training opportunities offered by institutions of higher education.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How much$100 million total
DeadlineWed, Nov 4, 2026 (12 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #26-513
Assistance listing47.076, 47.084
PostedThu, Aug 6, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)

This program will advance scientific community datasets to enable scientific discovery and innovation using artificial intelligence (AI) and other methods. Its goal is to increase the value that can be derived from existing scientific datasets by leveraging novel methods and artificial intelligence (AI).

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion…
How muchabout 50 awards; $100 million total
DeadlineWed, Nov 4, 2026 (12 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-512
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.074, 47.084
PostedTue, Jul 21, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Concept Award

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Concept Award supports the exploration of highly innovative new concepts or untested theories that address an important problem relevant to reconstructive transplantation. The Concept Award does not support clinical trials.

FromDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 3 awards; $600K total
DeadlineWed, Nov 4, 2026 (12 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HT942526RTRPCA
Assistance listing12.420
PostedWed, Jun 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Supports studies that further develop mature ideas, expand upon key discoveries, and have the potential to make significant advances in bone marrow (BMF) failure research and/or patient care.

FromDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 1 award; $1.3 million total
DeadlineWed, Nov 4, 2026 (12 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HT942526BMFRPIIRA
Assistance listing12.420
PostedWed, Jun 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Idea Development Award

The BMFRP Idea Development Award (IDA) is intended to support innovative ideas and high-impact approaches based on scientifically sound evidence to move toward the BMFRP’s vision of understanding and curing BMF diseases.Distinctive Features:This funding opportunity is open to Established Investigators (EIs) and…

FromDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 5 awards; $4 million total
DeadlineWed, Nov 4, 2026 (12 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HT942526BMFRPIDA
Assistance listing12.420
PostedWed, Jun 17, 2026

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DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Resource Development Award

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) Resource Development Award (RDA) supports the development of a multiomic atlas generated from well-annotated human bone marrow failure (BMF) samples, with omic data derived from marrow specimens.

FromDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 1 award; $1.3 million total
DeadlineWed, Nov 4, 2026 (12 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HT942526BMFRPRDA
Assistance listing12.420
PostedWed, Jun 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation

NSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the world.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Serve as PI: Who May Serve as PI: The primary employment of the Principal Investigator (PI) must be with the small business at the time of award and for the duration of the award, unless a new PI is named.
How muchabout 86 awards; $40 million total
DeadlineWed, Nov 4, 2026 (12 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-511
Assistance listing47.084
PostedFri, May 22, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SPRF)

The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourage independence early in the fellow's career by supporting his or her research and training goals.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Proposals must be submitted by the individual and not the host institution.
How much$160K to $170K per award; about 20 awards; $3 million total
DeadlineWed, Nov 4, 2026 (12 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #23-500
Assistance listing47.075
PostedSat, Oct 8, 2022

Official posting

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Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP).

FromAir Force Office of Scientific Research
Who can applypublic colleges and universities, private colleges
How much$50K to $7 million per award; $28 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 6, 2026 (14 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001
Assistance listing12.800
PostedWed, Jul 29, 2026

Official posting