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Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (AGS-PRF)

The Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS), awards Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (PRF) to highly qualified early career investigators to carry out an independent research program. The research plan of each Fellowship must address scientific questions within the scope of AGS disciplines.

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: -AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship proposals are submitted to NSF directly by individuals who meet the eligibility criteria described below.
How muchat least $202K per award; $2 million total
DeadlineWed, Oct 7, 2076 (18247 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #22-639
Assistance listing47.050
PostedSat, Oct 1, 2022

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MPS Mathematical Sciences Research Programs (MPS MathSci)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers of discovery in theoretical and applied mathematical sciences.Programs include:Algebra and Number TheoryAnalysisApplied MathematicsCombinatoricsComputational…

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 muchat least $300K per award; about 600 awards; $200 million total
DeadlineThu, Oct 8, 2076 (18248 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-520
Assistance listing47.049
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

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Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: (RUI and ROA-PUI)

The Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) and Research Opportunity Awards (ROA) funding opportunities support research by faculty members at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs).

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: -Eligible predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs) are accredited colleges and universities (including two-year community colleges) that award Associate's degrees, Bachelor's…
How much$56 million total
DeadlineWed, Oct 14, 2076 (18254 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #14-579
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.078, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084
PostedFri, Jan 31, 2025

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Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI)

The Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) program is designed to advance theory and knowledge about increasing the public value of scientific activity.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineThu, Oct 15, 2076 (18255 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-19-126Y
Assistance listing47.075
PostedFri, May 9, 2025

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Economics

The Economics program supports research designed to improve the understanding of the processes and institutions of the U.S. economy and of the world system of which it is a part.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 110 awards; $220K total
DeadlineThu, Oct 15, 2076 (18255 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-23-1320
Assistance listing47.075
PostedWed, May 17, 2023

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Law & Science (LS)

The Law & Science Program considers proposals that address social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of rules, as well as studies of how science and technology are applied in legal contexts. The Program is inherently interdisciplinary and multi-methodological.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How much$5.5 million total
DeadlineThu, Oct 15, 2076 (18255 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-21-128Y
Assistance listing47.075
PostedThu, Oct 15, 2020

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Security and Preparedness (SAP)

The Security and Preparedness (SAP) Program supports basic scientific research that advances knowledge and understanding of issues broadly related to global and national security.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineThu, Oct 15, 2076 (18255 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-19-118Y
Assistance listing47.075
PostedFri, Aug 30, 2019

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Accountable Institutions and Behavior (AIB)

The Accountable Institutions and Behavior (AIB) Program supports basic scientific research that advances knowledge and understanding of issues broadly related to attitudes, behavior, and institutions connected to public policy and the provision of public services.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineThu, Oct 15, 2076 (18255 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-19-120Y
Assistance listing47.075
PostedFri, Aug 30, 2019

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Science of Organizations (SoO)

Organizations -- private and public, established and entrepreneurial, designed and emergent, formal and informal, profit and nonprofit -- are critical to the well-being of nations and their citizens.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 20 awards; $3.3 million total
DeadlineThu, Oct 15, 2076 (18255 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-11-8031
Assistance listing47.075
PostedMon, Aug 8, 2011

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Sociology

The Sociology Program supports basic research on all forms of human social organization — societies, institutions, groups and demography — and processes of individual and institutional change.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineThu, Oct 15, 2076 (18255 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-98-1331
Assistance listing47.075
PostedFri, Mar 6, 2009

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FY26 US DOT Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grants (DIIG) Program

The Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grants (DIIG) Program will provide grants to eligible government entities to facilitate the use of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), referred to herein as drones, in critical infrastructure inspection.

From69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, federally recognized tribes, others (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesAn eligible applicant must be one of the following:•A State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States, or a political subdivision thereof.•A unit of local government.•A Tribal government.•A metropolitan…
How much$500K to $9 million per award; about 5 awards; $9 million total
DeadlineSun, Nov 15, 2026 (estimated) (23 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryDisaster Prevention and Relief, Science, Technology and Research, Information and Statistics, Consumer Protection, Community Development, Other, Employment, Labor and Training, Transportation
TypeGrant
Opportunity #DOT-HASS-FY26-DIIG
Assistance listing20.765
PostedMon, Jul 20, 2026

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Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Health and Function

The purpose of NIDILRR’s ARRT program is to provide advanced research training and experience to individuals with doctorates, or similar advanced degrees. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities.

FromAdministration for Community Living
Who can applypublic colleges and universities, private colleges
How much$245K to $250K per award; about 1 award; $250K total
DeadlineMon, Dec 7, 2026 (estimated) (45 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-ARHF-0302
Assistance listing93.433
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

Heads-up: Forecast: not open yet. Dates and amounts are the agency's estimates.

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Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Employment

The purpose of NIDILRR’s ARRT program is to provide advanced research training and experience to individuals with doctorates, or similar advanced degrees. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities.

FromAdministration for Community Living
Who can applypublic colleges and universities, private colleges
How much$245K to $250K per award; about 1 award; $250K total
DeadlineMon, Dec 7, 2026 (estimated) (45 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-AREM-0301
Assistance listing93.433
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

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Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Community Living and Participation

The purpose of NIDILRR’s ARRT program is to provide advanced research training and experience to individuals with doctorates, or similar advanced degrees. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities.

FromAdministration for Community Living
Who can applypublic colleges and universities, private colleges
How much$245K to $250K per award; about 1 award; $250K total
DeadlineMon, Dec 7, 2026 (estimated) (45 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-ARCP-0300
Assistance listing93.433
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

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Field Initiated Projects Program (Research)

The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, products, procedures, or technologies -- to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic and self sufficiency of…

FromAdministration for Community Living
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 6 more types
How much$245K to $250K per award; about 8 awards; $2 million total
DeadlineMon, Dec 14, 2026 (estimated) (52 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0303
Assistance listing93.433
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

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Field Initiated Projects Program (Development)

The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, products, procedures, or technologies -- to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic and self-sufficiency of…

FromAdministration for Community Living
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 6 more types
How much$245K to $250K per award; about 8 awards; $2 million total
DeadlineMon, Dec 14, 2026 (estimated) (52 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-IFDV-0304
Assistance listing93.433
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I

The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to…

FromAdministration for Community Living
Who can applysmall businesses
How much$95K to $100K per award; about 11 awards; $1.1 million total
DeadlineWed, Dec 16, 2026 (estimated) (54 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0308
Assistance listing93.433
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II

The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to…

FromAdministration for Community Living
Who can applysmall businesses
How much$280K to $288K per award; about 4 awards; $1.1 million total
DeadlineMon, Feb 1, 2027 (estimated) (101 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISB-0309
Assistance listing93.433
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

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Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research

The Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation research (KTDRR Center) will promote the use of high-quality disability and rehabilitation research that is relevant to the needs of intended audiences by serving as the main knowledge translation (KT) resource for other NIDILRR grantees, including…

FromAdministration for Community Living
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 7 more types
Eligibility notesStates; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
How much$795K to $800K per award; about 1 award; $800K total
DeadlineMon, Mar 15, 2027 (estimated) (143 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-DPKT-0310
Assistance listing93.433
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

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Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC): National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities

The purpose of this RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance and related activities toward evidence-based services, supports, interventions, or technologies to support parents with disabilities as they engage in their parenting roles. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement.

FromAdministration for Community Living
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 7 more types
Eligibility notesStates; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
How much$920K to $925K per award; about 1 award; $925K total
DeadlineFri, Mar 26, 2027 (estimated) (154 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-RTCP-0315
Assistance listing93.433
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

Heads-up: Forecast: not open yet. Dates and amounts are the agency's estimates.

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