🎓 Grants & Fellowships

Government, corporate, and nonprofit grants open to individuals, researchers, and small businesses. Browse 125 active opportunities below.

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Government grants provide free funding — money that does not need to be repaid — to individuals, small businesses, nonprofits, researchers, and students who meet specific eligibility criteria. The U.S. federal government alone distributes over $700 billion in grants annually through agencies like the NIH, NSF, SBA, USDA, and HUD. State governments and private foundations offer thousands more programs. Unlike loans, grants have no repayment obligation, but they do require a formal application and typically mandate that funds be used for a specific purpose.
Grants & Fellowships (125 active — showing top 30 of 125)
Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42) $9,000,000

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), invites grant applications for Education an…

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Leveraging Network Infrastructure to Conduct Innovative Research for Women, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Persons with Disabilities (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional) $6,250,000

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to leverage NICHD clinical research Network infrastructure relevant to infants, children, women, pre…

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Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) $2,500,000

The goal of this NOFO is to fund veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network for grants associated with projects and equipment. Specific objectiv…

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SBIR/STTR — America's Seed Fund $1,700,000

Federal R&D funding for small businesses commercializing innovative technology — no equity taken.

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NHLBI Early Phase Clinical Trials for Therapeutics and/or Diagnostics for HLBS Disorders (R33 CT Required) $1,515,000

The objective of this funding opportunity is to support investigator-initiated, phase I clinical trials for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for heart,

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Alzheimer's Drug-Development Program (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) $1,500,000

The goal of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to provide funding support for the pre-clinical and early stage clinical (Phase I) development of novel…

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Translational Bioinformatics and Experimental Approaches to Advance Drug Repositioning and Combination Therapy Development for Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $1,000,000

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications that propose to use mouse models to conduct rigorous preclinical testing of drugs or drug combina…

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In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization (R01 Clinical Trial optional) $500,000

This funding opportunity aims to support the development of in vivo high-resolution structural and functional imaging technologies for the living human inner ea…

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Cooperative Agreement for In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization (U01 Clinical Trial Required) $500,000

This funding opportunity aims to support high risk clinical trials for the development of in vivo high-resolution structural and functional imaging technologies…

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NIDCD Research Grants for Translating Basic Research into Clinical Practice (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) $500,000

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is intended to provide an avenue for basic scientists, clinicians and clinical scientists to jointly initiate and co…

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NIDCR Behavioral and Social Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required) $500,000

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage UG3/UH3 phased cooperative agreement research applications to plan and implement behavi…

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Integration of Imaging and Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) $500,000

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks research project (R01) grant applications describing projects that

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Alcohol Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, and Recovery Research (R01 Clinical Trial Required) $500,000

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism solicits applications for an R01 Clinical Trial Required mechanism focusing on alcohol treatment and reco…

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Alcohol Health Services Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) $500,000

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism solicits applications for an R01 Clinical Trial Optional mechanism focusing on alcohol health services. T…

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Molecular Imaging of Inflammation in Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $500,000

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite research grant applications (R01) for the development and use of current and emerging mole…

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Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) $500,000

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for support of investigator-initiated studies addres…

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National Cancer Institute's Investigator-Initiated Early Phase Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (R01 Clinical Trial Required) $499,999

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks research projects that implement early phase (Phase 0, I, and II) investig…

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NIDCD's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $499,999

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIDCD R25 program

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Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $499,000

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to stimulate efforts to translate scientific discoveries and engi…

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Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional) $499,000

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to stimulate efforts to translate scientific discoveries and engi…

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Research Projects to Enhance Applicability of Mammalian Models for Translational Research (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $499,000

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for projects to expand, improve, or transform the ut…

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National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $400,000

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to

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NCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trial Phased Innovation Award (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) $350,000

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for investigator-initiated, early phase, clinical trials of natural products (i.e., botanicals…

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Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-Related Operations (S15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $350,000

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites eligible academic or research institutions to apply for funding support to purchase latest scientific equipmen…

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HEAL Initiative: Studies to Enable Analgesic Discovery (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $350,000

This funding opportunity is part of a suite of NOFOs within the NIH HEAL Initiative to support the development of safe, effective, and non-addictive therapeutic…

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NCCIH Multi-Site Feasibility Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions (R01 Clinical Trial Required) $350,000

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for investigator-initiated clinical trials of complementary and integrative health approaches wit…

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NIDA Research Education Program for Clinical Researchers and Clinicians (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $350,000

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NIDA R25 program

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Assay Validation of High Quality Markers for Clinical Studies in Cancer (UH3 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) $250,000

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to accelerate the adoption and validation of molecular/cellular/i…

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Computational Approaches to Curation at Scale for Biomedical Research Assets (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $250,000

NLM wishes to accelerate access to, and availability of, secure, complete datasets and computational models that can serve as the basis for transformative biome…

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Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDs Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) $250,000

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to

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How to apply for a government grant
  1. Identify grants that match your eligibility — your state, business type, research area, income level, or personal background. Use our search filters to narrow the list.
  2. Read the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for any grant you plan to apply for. Pay close attention to eligibility requirements, deadlines, required documents, and award amounts.
  3. Create a free Grants.gov account if the grant is administered through the federal portal. Many state and foundation grants have their own portals.
  4. Prepare your application package. Federal grants typically require a project narrative, budget justification, organizational documents, and letters of support. Allow at least 2–4 weeks for preparation.
  5. Submit your application before the posted deadline. Late submissions are almost always rejected without exception.
  6. Track your application status. Most agencies notify applicants within 90–180 days. If rejected, request reviewer feedback — many agencies provide it — and apply again in the next funding cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can individuals apply for government grants?+
Yes. While many federal grants target organizations, a significant number are open to individuals — including research fellowships, small business grants (SBA), housing assistance (HUD), agricultural grants (USDA), and arts grants (NEA). State-level programs often have broader individual eligibility.
Is it free to apply for a government grant?+
Yes — legitimate government grants are always free to apply for. Never pay an application fee or 'processing fee' for a government grant. Services that charge to help you find or apply for grants are a common scam.
How long does it take to receive a grant?+
Federal grant timelines vary. From application to award decision is typically 3–9 months. Once awarded, funds may be disbursed immediately or on a reimbursement basis depending on the program. Some state and local grants move faster, awarding funds within 30–60 days.
What is the difference between a grant and a loan?+
A grant is free money that does not need to be repaid, provided you use it according to the grant terms. A loan must be repaid with interest. Some programs offer 'forgivable loans' that convert to grants if you meet certain conditions — like maintaining employment or staying in a home for a set number of years.
What are SBIR and STTR grants?+
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive federal grant programs that fund small businesses conducting research and development. Phase I awards are up to $275,000; Phase II awards can reach $1.8 million. Eleven federal agencies participate.

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