WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Office of Postsecondary Education, has unveiled the FY 26 Postsecondary Student Success Grant, aiming to bolster academic achievement among higher education students. This initiative is designed to support projects and strategies directly focused on enhancing student success, retention, and graduation rates in postsecondary institutions across the country. Award amounts under this grant program will range from $2 million to $8 mi  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The National Endowment for the Arts has announced the opening of its National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program for fiscal year 2027, offering a total of $820,000 in funding to celebrate and support the diverse cultural expressions throughout the United States. This initiative aims to honor master folk and traditional artists whose work reflects the rich cultural heritage of their communities. The National Heritage Fellowships are the highest honor granted by the Nationa  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office for Victims of Crime, has announced a funding opportunity known as the OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime. This initiative provides support for the development, expansion, and strengthening of victim service programs nationwide, aimed at assisting all victims of crime across the United States and its territories. Eligible applicants include various local government units such as towns, boroughs, parishes, villages,  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity designed to maximize the scientific value of data generated by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program. This initiative will support dissertation grants (R36) aimed at enhancing research surrounding the environmental factors affecting child health. The dissertation grant, classified as a clinical trial not allowed, w  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled the Limited Competition: Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions. This initiative is designed to support institutions facing financial challenges by providing funding to enhance their biomedical research capabilities. Grants under this program will range from $25,000 to $250,000, aimed at assisting resource-limited entities in acquiring vital sc  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at advancing the BRAIN Initiative Connectivity across Scales (BRAIN CONNECTS). This initiative seeks to fund specialized projects focused on scalable technologies to enhance understanding of brain function and connectivity. The BRAIN CONNECTS program invites innovative proposals that utilize cutting-edge methodologies to bridge varying scales   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched a funding opportunity aimed at supporting early-career researchers through the Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for Mentored Research Career Development Award Recipients (R03). This initiative is designed to provide essential resources to postdoctoral fellows and early-stage investigators who have already successfully secured a Mentored Research Career Developme  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing research on empirically-supported interventions for older adults living with serious mental illness (SMI). This funding initiative invites researchers to explore clinical trials and innovative strategies that aim to improve mental health outcomes in this vulnerable population. The grant, officially titled Advancing Research on Emp  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, is offering a fellowship aimed at enhancing the scientific value of data generated by the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program. The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32) is designed for researchers committed to improving understanding of environmental influences on child health. This funding o  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at optimizing behavioral sleep interventions for adolescents and young adults. This funding initiative seeks to address the pressing issue of sleep disturbances in this demographic, which are increasingly linked to academic underperformance, mental health challenges, and overall well-being. The grant, titled Optimizing Behavioral Sleep Interve  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at supporting research fellowships for audiologists. This initiative is designed to bolster scientific understanding and improve clinical practices in audiology, a critical area of healthcare focused on hearing and balance disorders. The NIDCD Research Fellowship for Audiologists program is targeted toward early-career professionals and aims   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP, has launched a funding opportunity aimed at addressing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). With an estimated total funding pool of $35 million, this initiative seeks to enhance public health strategies through the National Healthy Brain Initiative and aims to fund seven competitive awards, providing crucial resources to tackle the growing impact of dement  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office for Victims of Crime, has unveiled a funding opportunity focused on addressing the urgent needs of victims of technology-facilitated abuse. The OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Technology-Facilitated Abuse grant offers up to $1 million to eligible applicants, specifically targeting units of local government, including towns, boroughs, and other general-purpose political subdivisions of a state. This funding aims to enh  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office for Victims of Crime, has announced the launch of the OVC FY 2026 Increasing Services for American Indian and Alaska Native Victims of Human Trafficking in Urban Centers Program. This initiative aims to expand the availability of crucial victim services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities facing the challenges of human trafficking in urban environments. With an award ceiling of $450,000, the grant is   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced the NINDS Child Neurology Career Development Program (CNCDP) grant opportunity. The program aims to support the development of emerging clinician-scientists in the field of child neurology, ultimately enhancing the understanding and treatment of childhood neurological disorders. This career development initiative is designed for early-career professionals who demonstr  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled a funding opportunity titled the Single Source: Resource Center for the Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Program. This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of research institutions in supporting early-stage researchers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. The funding is intended to create a centralize  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched the SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program to foster the development of small business innovations in the biomedical sector. This initiative aims to support the commercialization of research findings into marketable products, encouraging small businesses to transition from research and development to practical implementation and broader market access.  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control - NCIRD, has announced the availability of $16.6 million in funding for projects aimed at enhancing influenza modeling and forecasting. This initiative will support the establishment of a collaborative network of researchers dedicated to advancing the CDC's capabilities in influenza data analysis and situational awareness. The funding opportunity seeks to inform and improve influenza   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has introduced the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award, designed to support the career development of early-stage clinical researchers. This funding opportunity aims to enhance the scholarly capacity and leadership skills of individuals pursuing independent research careers, providing essential resources to foster their growth. The ACE Award will offer substantial financia  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced the availability of funding for the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Clinical Research Resource Center (I-CRRC). This initiative aims to enhance clinical research capabilities in IDeA-eligible states, facilitating improved health outcomes in underserved populations. The I-CRRC funding opportunity is designed to strengthen institutional resources, fostering coll  more