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Bank prime loan rateCached observation. DPRIME · Common base rate for pricing many variable-rate business loans and credit lines. Source observation dated July 22, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026 7:34 pm. Source vintage July 23, 2026.	6.75%July 22, 2026	flat
Effective federal funds rate DFF · Overnight interbank rate published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Source observation dated July 28, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026 7:34 pm. Source vintage July 29, 2026.	3.63%July 28, 2026	flat
Secured Overnight Financing Rate SOFR · Broad overnight financing benchmark based on U.S. Treasury repurchase transactions. Source observation dated July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026 7:34 pm. Source vintage July 30, 2026.	3.65%July 29, 2026	up0.03
1-year Treasury yield DGS1 · One-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity market yield. Source observation dated July 28, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026 7:34 pm. Source vintage July 29, 2026.	4.09%July 28, 2026	up0.01
10-year Treasury yield DGS10 · Ten-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity market yield. Source observation dated July 28, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026 7:34 pm. Source vintage July 29, 2026.	4.61%July 28, 2026	down0.02

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AHRQ Improving Diagnostic Safety in Ambulatory Care: Strategies and Interventions (R18)

Funding: Up to $500,000
Deadline: May 26, 2028
Geography: National

Max award: $500,000 Eligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.)...

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Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Deadline: May 7, 2027
Geography: National

The purpose of the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) is to foster the development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research. The K02 award provides three to five years of salary support and "protected time" for newly independent scientists who can demonstrate the…

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AHRQ Health Services Research Projects (R01)

Deadline: July 6, 2029
Geography: National

Eligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign...

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Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science

Funding: $600,000–$5,800,000
Deadline: October 14, 2026
Geography: National

The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science program supports authentic summer research experiences for K-14 educators to foster long-term collaborations between universities, community colleges, school districts, and industry partners. With this solicitation, the Directorates for Engineering (ENG) and Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) focus on a reciprocal exchange of…

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COE for Technical Training and Human Performance

Funding: $1–$1,000,000
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Geography: National

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Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund

Deadline: September 30, 2026
Geography: National

The Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser has a significant presence or business interest, including areas with company operations and owned or managed forestlands. The fund concentrates its support in seven focus areas: affordable housing, education and youth development, environmental stewardship, human…

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Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk with Use of Incretin Mimetics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Deadline: January 7, 2027
Geography: National

The goal of the proposed funding announcement is twofold, to promote preclinical and patient based studies examining the mechanism(s) through which incretin mimetics (including agonists or antagonists of GLP-1, GIP-1, or dual GLP-1/GIP-1 agents) impact cancer risk, and to draw talented scientists who understand the dynamic changes caused by these agents to investigate the mechanisms…

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CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

Deadline: November 1, 2026
Geography: National

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. This is the second Notice of Funding Opportunity under this program and seeks applications for projects for the construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment.…

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Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Deadline: September 7, 2026
Geography: National

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages research on the biology of high confidence risk factors associated with complex brain disorders, with a focus on the intracellular, transcellular and circuit substrates of neural function. For the purposes of this NOFO, the term complex can refer to a multifactorial contribution to risk (e.g., polygenic and/or environmental)…

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DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA)

Funding: $50,000–$20,000,000
Deadline: January 22, 2030
Geography: National

See the "Related Documents" and "Package" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.The Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new…

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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Grant Program to Assist Children and Youth Affected by and to Engage Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

Funding: $350,000–$500,000
Deadline: September 8, 2026
Geography: National

The Consolidated Grant Program to Assist Children and Youth Affected by and to Engage Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Consolidated Youth Grant Program) supports community-based efforts to develop or expand prevention, intervention, treatment, and response strategies addressing the needs of children and youth (ages 0-24) affected by…

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Faculty Early Career Development Program

Funding: $400,000–$250,000,000
Deadline: July 22, 2026
Geography: National

CAREER:The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career…

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Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Centers

Funding: Up to $650,000
Deadline: July 16, 2026
Geography: National

The purpose of this program is to develop and disseminate training and technical assistance to address the high prevalence of opioid and stimulant use and misuse affecting rural communities.

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The purpose of this program is to develop and disseminate training and technical assistance to address the high prevalence of opioid and stimulant use and misuse affecting rural communities.

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Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Funding: Up to $500,000
Deadline: October 14, 2026
Geography: National

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DoW Tick-Borne Disease Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award

Funding: Up to $2,650,000
Deadline: October 22, 2026
Geography: National

Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award (TDRA) is to support product-driven therapeutic and diagnostic development research aimed at reducing the burden of Lyme disease and/or other tick-borne diseases and conditions, and improving patient care and/or quality of life. Treatment-focused applications should be therapeutic evaluation…

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Effectiveness Trials for Post-Acute Interventions and Services to Optimize Longer-term Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Required)

Deadline: January 7, 2028
Geography: National

NIMH seeks applications for research projects to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic and service delivery interventions for the post-acute management of mental health conditions affecting youth, adults, and older adults. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages clinical trials to establish the effectiveness and test hypotheses regarding moderators, mediators, and mechanisms of action of post-acute…

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Imminent Language Technology Research Grants

Funding: Up to $20,000
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Geography: National

Imminent allocates $100,000 annually to fund five original research projects exploring advanced frontiers in language services, providing $20,000 grants each for one-year projects. Eligible applicants include startuppers, researchers, innovators, authors, university labs, organizations, and companies from anywhere in the world. Research topics include language economics, language data, machine learning algorithms for translation, human-computer interaction, and…

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WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects

Funding: $50,000–$3,000,000
Deadline: September 8, 2027
Geography: National

The objective of the WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects funding opportunity is to invite eligible entities to apply for funding to implement projects per the authorizing language referenced above that benefit water resource management for multiple uses, including water conservation and efficiency projects, water infrastructure improvements, and river and watershed restoration. Projects that balance numerous…

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NIDCR Drug, Biologic, Device and/or Procedure Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

Deadline: January 6, 2028
Geography: National

To support UG3/UH3 phased, cooperative agreement research applications to plan and implement clinical trials within the mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

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To support UG3/UH3 phased, cooperative agreement research applications to plan and implement clinical trials within the mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

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Alcohol Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, and Recovery Research (R34 Clinical Trial required)

Deadline: September 7, 2026
Geography: National

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism solicits applications for an R34 Clinical Trial Optional mechanism focusing on alcohol health services. This NOFO will broadly focus on closing the treatment gap for individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD); within this focus, there are five major areas of emphasis: (1) increasing access to treatment for…

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Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction

Deadline: September 30, 2034
Geography: National

** Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026** This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 2 MARCH 2026. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the…

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Global Digital Threat Lab

Funding: $2,960,039–$2,960,039
Deadline: August 13, 2026
Geography: National

Freedom of expression online faces threats globally from authoritarian governments employing sophisticated technology to restrict speech, control the flow of information, and chill dissenting voices. These challenges infringe on privacy; access to information; and the exercise of freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, association, and religion or belief online. The misuse of commercial spyware is increasingly…

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Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program – Region 4

Funding: Up to $5,000,000
Deadline: August 17, 2026
Geography: National

The Cooperating Technical Partners Program (CTP) is one mechanism that FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) use to deliver flood information to communities. CTP recipients develop flood hazard data and maps for communities to increase public awareness of flood risk and potential actions to reduce that risk. With flood mapping capacity and capabilities, CTPs…

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Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program

Funding: $1–$25,000,000
Deadline: July 16, 2026
Geography: National

The purpose of the BIT3 Program is to fund the replacement or rehabilitation of county-owned bridges that are classified as Type 3 bridges [1] by the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) and cross a water conveyance structure owned by USBR. Eligible applicants under the BIT3 Competitive Grant Program are counties which own…

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FY 2026 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals and Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Staff Exchange

Funding: $1,100,000–$1,100,000
Deadline: August 14, 2026
Geography: National

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals for cooperative agreements to implement the FY 2026 (Academic Year 2027-2028) Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals program and outbound Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Staff Exchange (CBBSX) travel component. The CBYX for Young Professionals and CBBSX programs advance America’s national interests by building lasting personal and institutional…

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F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round

Funding: $25,000–$3,850,000
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Geography: National

The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the protection of land and natural resources in the Highlands Region. HCA grants support land conservation projects in which a State, County, or Municipal entity acquires land or an…

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Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe

Funding: $1,000,000–$3,000,000
Deadline: August 12, 2026
Geography: National

DRL requests proposals to strengthen and develop democratic resilience, rule of law, freedom of speech and freedom of the press, and the defense of human rights in Europe through research, conferences, cultural engagements, and support for civil society to address national sovereignty, migration, censorship, and lawfare challenges in line with shared political philosophy, law, and…

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Advancing Healthcare for Older Adults from Populations that Experience Health Disparities (R01 – Clinical Trial Optional)

Deadline: January 7, 2028
Geography: National

The purpose of this initiative is to advance the science and implementation of innovative multi-level health care research for older adults from populations that experience health disparities. The initiative will support research designed to (1) gain a better understanding of appropriate screening, diagnostic, and clinical care guidelines in a primary care setting, (2) explore shared…

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Tick-Borne Disease Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award

Deadline: October 22, 2026
Geography: National

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RFA-DP-18-000

Deadline: September 30, 2030
Geography: National

Submit application as necessary for Type 6 Applications.

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Submit application as necessary for Type 6 Applications.

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GREGoRi Data Coordination and Outreach Center (U01, Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Funding: Up to $1,250,000
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Geography: National

The Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases:innovation (GREGoRi) initiative seeks to accelerate a paradigm shift in rare disease diagnosis by reimagining the tools, molecular technologies and analytical approaches used to identify the causal gene(s) and/or variant(s) underlying rare genetic disorders. The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to establish the…

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Probability

Deadline: September 15, 2026
Geography: National

The Probability Program supports research on the theory and applications of probability. Subfields include discrete probability, stochastic processes, limit theory, interacting particle systems, stochastic differential and partial differential equations, and Markov processes. Research in probability which involves applications to other areas of science and engineering is especially encouraged. Conferences Principal Investigators should carefully read the…

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Tribal Opioid Response

Funding: Up to $1,750,000
Deadline: July 16, 2026
Geography: National

The purpose of the TOR program is to assist in addressing the overdose crisis in Tribal communities by increasing access to FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD), and supporting the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring substance use disorders, and stimulant misuse…

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Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

Deadline: May 8, 2027
Geography: National

The primary purpose of the NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Awards (K08) program is to prepare qualified individuals for careers that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation. This program represents the continuation of a long-standing NIH program that provides support and "protected time" to individuals with a…

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Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Funding: Up to $200,000
Deadline: January 7, 2028
Geography: National

Reissue of RFA-20-351.The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage applications to pursue invasive neural recording studies focused on mental health-relevant questions. Invasive neural recordings provide an unparalleled window into the human brain to explore the neural circuitry and neural dynamics underlying complex moods, emotions, cognitive functions, and behaviors with high…

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Enhancing Biotechnology Market Opportunities for U.S. Exporters and American Farmers

Funding: Up to $500,000
Deadline: August 17, 2026
Geography: National

Modern agricultural biotechnology such as genome editing is a revolutionary tool that could transform the sustainability and viability of the agriculture sector. American farmers rely on agricultural biotechnology products, with over 90% of corn and soybeans derived from these technologies. In 2025, American farmers exported over $51 billion in agricultural biotechnology products worldwide. However, the…

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Examining the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Healthcare Safety (R18)

Deadline: May 25, 2027
Geography: National

The purpose of this NOFO is to invite grant applications that support healthcare safety by determining (1) whether and how certain breakthrough uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can affect patient safety; and (2) how AI systems can be safely implemented and used. AI has the potential to improve the safety, effectiveness, efficiency, accessibility, and…

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Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI)

Deadline: February 6, 2029
Geography: National

The Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) provides support for ESIs with a program of research that aligns with the NIGMS mission.MIRA distributes funding among promising investigators across the country. The goal is to boost scientific productivity and the chances for important breakthroughs.Through this program, investigators can:Receive independent research funding early…

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Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Funding: Up to $750,000,000
Deadline: October 31, 2029
Geography: National

Broad Agency Announcement for Air Dominance. This effort was initially posted on 1 Nov 2024.

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Cancer Research Education Grants Program – Courses for Skills Development (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Funding: Up to $300,000
Deadline: January 7, 2027
Geography: National

Max award: $300,000 Eligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.)...

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BJA FY 2026 Invited to Apply -Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program

Funding: Up to $8,000,000
Deadline: July 29, 2026
Geography: National

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat…

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Confirmatory Efficacy Clinical Trials of Non-Pharmacological and Pharmacological Interventions for Mental Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Required)

Deadline: October 15, 2027
Geography: National

Confirmatory Efficacy Clinical Trials of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Mental Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Required). As part of NIMH's clinical trials pipeline NOFOs, this announcement supports confirmatory efficacy testing of non pharmacological therapeutic and preventive interventions for mental disorders in adults and children that address unmet therapeutic needs, and are consistent with the NIMH emphasis on…

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Defense Security Cooperation University – Research Grants

Funding: $2,500–$800,000
Deadline: August 7, 2028
Geography: National

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) promotes access to and production of knowledge on security cooperation. Security cooperation refers to “all Department of Defense (DoD) interactions with foreign security establishments that build and develop allied and partner security capabilities and capacity for self-defense and multinational operations, provide the Armed Forces…

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Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Deadline: July 16, 2026
Geography: National

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to stimulate HIV/AIDS research within the scientific mission areas of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders (NIDCD). Applications should address high priority HIV/AIDS research outlined by the NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR) (https://www.oar.nih.gov/hiv-policy-and-research/research-priorities) in the areas of hearing, balance, taste, smell,…

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NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Required)

Deadline: October 14, 2026
Geography: National

The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NCI-supported, independent investigators. This program is designed for postdoctoral fellows with research and/or clinical doctoral degrees who do not require an extended period of mentored research training beyond…

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Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 4

Deadline: August 7, 2026
Geography: National

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

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Promise Neighborhoods-84.215N

Deadline: August 6, 2026
Geography: National

The purpose of the Promise Neighborhoods program is to significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children and youth living in the most distressed communities of the United States, including ensuring school readiness, high school graduation, and access to a community-based continuum of high-quality services. The program serves neighborhoods with high concentrations of individuals…

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Environmental Regulatory Enhancement

Funding: $100,000–$900,000
Deadline: August 7, 2026
Geography: National

The Administration for Native Americans announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2026 funds for community-based projects for the Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (ERE) program. The ERE program provides funding for the costs of planning, developing, and implementing programs designed to improve the capability of tribal governing bodies to regulate environmental quality pursuant to federal and tribal…

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Cancer Research Education Grants Program – Courses for Skills Development (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Funding: Up to $300,000
Deadline: January 7, 2027
Geography: National

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FY26 Collaborative Reform Organizational Assessment and Enhanced Training Invitational

Funding: Up to $750,000
Deadline: August 24, 2026
Geography: National

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing and the Administration’s priority of Making America Safe Again by supporting the nation’s state, local, territorial and Tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. The FY26 Collaborative Reform…

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Response deadline: October 15, 2026
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Response deadline: December 22, 2026
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