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Find similar grantsDiscovery Stage Research Programs (DISC0 Foundation Awards) is sponsored by California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). CIRM's Discovery Stage Research Programs fund early-stage research that explores new ideas and tools which may lead to novel therapies, including those involving gene editing and stem cells.
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Discovery Stage Research – CIRM DISC4 Awards: Supporting Multidisciplinary, Collaborative Research [Now Closed] DISC4 supports expansive, cross-disciplinary, and integrated studies led by large collaborative teams that apply a range of technologies and approaches to accelerate foundational insights into understanding human diseases.
Download the DISC4 Program Announcement (PA) for more details regarding award eligibility, review criteria, and application information. DISC4: Program Announcement [PDF | Updated April 15, 2026] Important: All prospective DISC4 applicants must first complete a pre-submission form. Visit the DISC4 Awards page for more information about the DISC4 awards, including deadlines, requirements, and FAQs.
DISC5 Awards: Funding Opportunity for Discovery Stage Research [Now Closed] Visit the DISC5 Awards page on our website for more information about the DISC5 Awards, including deadlines, requirements, webinar information, and FAQs.
The DISC5 awards support exploratory and innovative foundational research led by pairs of investigators applying a range of technologies and approaches to address knowledge gaps or bottlenecks in stem cell biology or regenerative medicine.
Download the DISC5 Program Announcement (PA) for more details regarding award eligibility, review criteria, and application information: DISC5: Program Announcement Multidisciplinary collaborations Disease biology insights to facilitate novel target/biomarker identification Basic stem cell biology Innovations in stem-cell based technologies Bottlenecks in regenerative medicine Immune-Tissue Interplay in Disease, Homeostasis, and Repair (FY 2026/2027) No disease area or organ system focus area 5 or more CA investigators; Multi-institutional Annually, June (pre-submission) To Submit an Application: 1.
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Discovery Stage Research Programs (DISC0 Foundation Awards) is funded by California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.
Innovation Grant is a grant from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations pursuing unique, high-impact projects that improve health and wellness in Arizona communities. This two-year award supports original initiatives with measurable real-world impact, including programs serving underserved and uninsured populations through oral health education, disease prevention, and nutritional access. Projects must demonstrate the potential to make a meaningful difference in the community and stand apart from conventional approaches. Eligible applicants are Arizona-based nonprofit organizations. Awards total $100,000 per recipient over two years. The 2026 application cycle closed October 16, 2025, with recipients notified in late 2025 and funding made available shortly after.
USDA's FY2026 GusNIP Produce Prescription Program will make roughly 12 awards of up to $500,000 over three years — with no matching requirement — to nonprofits and government agencies that partner with healthcare providers to prescribe fresh fruits and vegetables. Here is who is eligible, why the mandatory clinical partner is the whole game, how the evidence base got strong enough to matter, and how to build a July 16 application.
Read articleThe Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment funds Chesapeake Bay and California work up to $25,000 per unsolicited grant, with a Cycle 2 deadline of July 31, 2026. Its Chesapeake Initiative pays for something most environmental funders avoid — bringing agriculture and environmental interests to the same table. Here is who qualifies, what the award data reveals about your real chances, and how to write to a funder that prizes partnership over purity.
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