Grants & Funding

Bureau of Reclamation Seeks Proposals for Aerial LiDAR Snow Surveys

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking proposals for aerial LiDAR snow surveys to improve water supply forecasts under its Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program. Eligible applicants include various government, nonprofit, educational, and business entities. Proposals must focus on LiDAR deployment within the Reclamation's 17-state domain and quantify benefits to water management.

NIA Webinar on Expanding Research in AD/ADRD R25 Programs

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) announced a pre-application technical assistance webinar for individuals interested in applying for the NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) R25 Postbaccalaureate and Summer Research Education Programs. The webinar will be held virtually on April 8, 2026, and aims to provide guidance on the application process.

NIH ICorps Entrepreneurship Training for SBIR/STTR Awardees

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the ICorps at NIH program, offering entrepreneurship training for Phase I SBIR/STTR awardees. The program aims to help small businesses develop and validate business models for commercialization. Applications are due by March 27, 2026, and April 17, 2026.

NSF Encourages AI Agent Ecosystem Protocols via PESOSE Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) issued a Dear Colleague Letter encouraging proposals to its Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program that focus on developing protocols for AI agent ecosystems. The letter highlights the importance of interoperability, scalability, and security in these emerging AI systems.

NSF National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure Funding Opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation has released solicitation NSF 26-505 for the National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) program. This funding opportunity aims to establish an open-access network of research facilities to support advancements in quantum information science, nanotechnology, and other critical technologies. Proposals are due May 14, 2026.

NSF Funding Opportunity: Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has released solicitation NSF 26-506 for the Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program. This program aims to support the development of secure and sustainable open-source ecosystems for scientific and engineering research, with proposal deadlines in September 2026 and March 2027.

NSF CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Program Solicitation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released solicitation NSF 26-503 for the CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service program. This updated program expands the scope to include Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity and adds an Innovation Track. Proposals are due by July 21, 2026.

NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Solicitation

The National Science Foundation has released solicitation NSF 26-504 for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB). This revised solicitation focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Sciences, increases the fellowship amount to $110,000 annually, and extends the fellowship duration to 24 months.

NIH Notice of Change to PAR-24-272 Award Information

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice to update award information for PAR-24-272, the Clinical and Translational Science Award. The notice specifies changes to eligible receipt dates and adjusts budget tiers based on updated NIH funding data for fiscal years 2020-2024.

NIH SIREN Neurologic Clinical Trials Funding Opportunity Key Date Changes

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has issued a notice updating key dates for the NIH SIREN Neurologic Clinical Trials funding opportunity (PAR-25-049). This notice adds new receipt dates for both new and renewal applications and extends the expiration date of the funding opportunity.