Federal Grant Opportunities
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HHS Seeks Bold Groundbreaking Research
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health has announced a funding opportunity for "NIH Directors Transformative Research Awards."
This program, a component of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research (HRHR) Program of the NIH Common Fund, supports individual scientists or groups proposing exceptionally innovative and unconventional research.
The awards are designed for projects with the potential to create new scientific paradigms, establish entirely new or improved clinical approaches, or develop transformative technologies. Applications
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WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health has announced a funding opportunity for "NIH Directors Transformative Research Awards."
This program, a component of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research (HRHR) Program of the NIH Common Fund, supports individual scientists or groups proposing exceptionally innovative and unconventional research.
The awards are designed for projects with the potential to create new scientific paradigms, establish entirely new or improved clinical approaches, or develop transformative technologies. Applicationsin all topics relevant to the broad mission of NIH are welcome, encompassing behavioral, social, biomedical, applied, and formal sciences, and may involve basic, translational, or clinical research. A defining feature of this award is that preliminary data are not required; projects are evaluated based on the strength of their logic and compelling potential for major impact.
The NIH encourages applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups, and from the full spectrum of eligible institutions across all geographic locations. Eligible applicants are broad and include: city or township governments, independent school districts, Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and organizations, private and public/State controlled institutions of higher education, county governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, State governments, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). Additionally, Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government, Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized), Regional Organizations, and U.S. Territories or Possessions are eligible. However, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible, though foreign components within U.S. Organizations are allowed.
To ensure objective review, the NIH Office of Strategic Coordination and the Center for Scientific Review are piloting a process where the identity of investigators and institutions are withheld until the final phase of peer review.
The deadline for applications is September 3, 2025. The funding opportunity number is RFA-RM-25-003.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358874
DOD Funds Oyster Restoration Research in Herring Bay
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Engineer Research and Development Center has announced a cooperative agreement opportunity to support oyster restoration efforts in Maryland's Herring Bay Sanctuary.
This initiative, titled "Oyster Larval Transport/Hydrodynamic Modeling for the Herring Bay Sanctuary, Maryland," aims to inform a restoration plan for sustainable oyster populations.
A single award is expected for this project, with an estimated total program funding of $115,000. This funding falls under the category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development
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WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Engineer Research and Development Center has announced a cooperative agreement opportunity to support oyster restoration efforts in Maryland's Herring Bay Sanctuary.
This initiative, titled "Oyster Larval Transport/Hydrodynamic Modeling for the Herring Bay Sanctuary, Maryland," aims to inform a restoration plan for sustainable oyster populations.
A single award is expected for this project, with an estimated total program funding of $115,000. This funding falls under the category of Science and Technology and other Research and Developmentand does not require cost sharing or matching. The project will involve hydrodynamic modeling with a linked oyster larval model to assess larval transport and metapopulation dynamics within the region, identifying source and sink reefs and understanding larval connections.
Eligibility for this opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU). The research will be crucial for developing a phased restoration plan for the expansive Herring Bay Sanctuary, which historically held abundant oyster habitat but now faces severely depleted populations. Understanding larval transport will help identify optimal sites for reestablishing oyster reefs, which are vital for water quality improvement and supporting other commercially and recreationally valuable species. The findings of this study are also expected to be published in a peer-reviewed journal.
The deadline for applications is August 6, 2025. The funding opportunity number is W81EWF-25-SOI-0008.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359756
HHS Announces ECHO Cohort Data Access Grant
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health has issued a grant opportunity titled "Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Cohort Data and Biospecimen Access."
This initiative aims to support research into high-priority areas of maternal and child health.
This discretionary grant, categorized under "Health," does not have a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity is designed to provide researchers with access to valuable resources from the ECHO Cohort, a program dedicated to understanding the impact of environmental
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WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health has issued a grant opportunity titled "Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Cohort Data and Biospecimen Access."
This initiative aims to support research into high-priority areas of maternal and child health.
This discretionary grant, categorized under "Health," does not have a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity is designed to provide researchers with access to valuable resources from the ECHO Cohort, a program dedicated to understanding the impact of environmentalfactors on child health and development.
A wide array of entities are eligible to apply for this funding. These include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and special district governments. Private and public institutions of higher education, along with independent school districts, are also eligible. Non-profit organizations, both those with and without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education), are encouraged to apply. Additionally, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) are eligible. Small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, eligible agencies of the Federal Government, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions are also included. However, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed.
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2028. The funding opportunity number is PAR-25-437.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358967
HHS to Advance Glucose Control Technologies With AI/ML Focus
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease plans to issue a funding opportunity aimed at developing the "New Generation of Glucose Control Technologies Incorporating AI/ML Tools/Strategies."
This forecasted opportunity seeks to overcome barriers to more effective open- and closed-loop diabetes control systems.
This discretionary grant, falling under the "Health" category, is expected to result in approximately six awards, with an estimated total program funding of
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WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease plans to issue a funding opportunity aimed at developing the "New Generation of Glucose Control Technologies Incorporating AI/ML Tools/Strategies."
This forecasted opportunity seeks to overcome barriers to more effective open- and closed-loop diabetes control systems.
This discretionary grant, falling under the "Health" category, is expected to result in approximately six awards, with an estimated total program funding of$3 million. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants. The initiative will utilize the R01 research project grant activity code, which typically supports investigator-initiated research projects and generally does not have a strict budget cap, though requests for $500,000 or more in direct costs in any single year usually require prior approval from the program director.
The research should address innovations in sensing relevant analytes/physiologic signals, novel formulation and delivery of hormones, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML)-driven tools/algorithms, and digital twin modeling. The ultimate goal is to improve glycemic control, reduce the burden of care, and enhance the quality of life for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Collaborative investigations combining expertise in endocrine physiology, behavioral science and interventions, data science, AI, ML, smart/adaptable algorithms, digital twins, decision support systems, precision and personalized medicine, and the design of mobile/wearable devices are encouraged.
A wide range of entities are eligible to apply, including small businesses, federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations, private and public institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, non-profit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education), county governments, state governments, independent school districts, eligible agencies of the Federal Government, U.S. territories or possessions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions).
The deadline for application is October 1, 2025. The funding opportunity number is NOT-DK-26-307.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359200
DOEd Opens Grant for National Technical Assistance Center on Transition for Students & Youth With Disabilities
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and Office of Special Education Programs has announced a funding opportunity to establish and operate a "National Technical Assistance Center on Transition for Students and Youth with Disabilities."
This initiative aims to improve services and outcomes for children and youth with disabilities as they transition from high school to postsecondary education and employment.
A single award is anticipated for this discretionary cooperative agreement, with an estimated total program funding
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WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and Office of Special Education Programs has announced a funding opportunity to establish and operate a "National Technical Assistance Center on Transition for Students and Youth with Disabilities."
This initiative aims to improve services and outcomes for children and youth with disabilities as they transition from high school to postsecondary education and employment.
A single award is anticipated for this discretionary cooperative agreement, with an estimated total program fundingof $4,099,988. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants. This grant falls under the category of Education, specifically relating to Special Education Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities.
The purpose of this program is to promote academic achievement and improve results for children with disabilities by providing technical assistance, supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities supported by scientifically based research. It also aligns with the Demonstration and Training program under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which seeks to expand and improve vocational rehabilitation services. The selected center will assist State Educational Agencies (SEAs), Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies, and other VR and special education service providers in implementing effective practices that ensure students and youth with disabilities acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for successful post-school transitions.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities: public or nonprofit agencies or organizations, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations. This also includes SEAs, State lead agencies under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), State vocational rehabilitation agencies, LEAs (including public charter schools), Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), and community rehabilitation programs.
The deadline for applications is July 18, 2025. The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-061825-001.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359755
