The Parkinson Council 2027 Funding Opportunities are grants from The Parkinson Council that fund 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Greater Philadelphia offering programs in clinical care, research, or quality-of-life initiatives related to Parkinson's disease. New applicants may apply for grants of up to $30,000 for the 2027 funding cycle. Eligible organizations must be located in Southeast Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, or Northeast Delaware and must not be government agencies. The application window opens September 1, 2026, with a submission deadline of October 9, 2026, at 5 pm. The council does not fund capital building projects or lobbying activities. Digital submission is required; applications must be emailed to grants@theparkinsoncouncil.org.

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.