DARPA's Biological Technologies Office opens Protean BAA seeking next-gen medical countermeasures that protect human proteins from chemical threat agents.
William Penn Foundation announces $7.6M for cultural access and $10M to strengthen nonprofits as private philanthropy steps in amid federal funding uncertainty.
The US completed its WHO withdrawal on January 22, disrupting cancer research collaboration, pathogen sharing, and disease surveillance for US scientists.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will award up to 30 grants of $50K each for nonprofits using local data to address inequities, with projects starting July 2026.
The Schedule Policy/Career rule took effect March 9, and research advocates warn that grant-making staff at NIH and NSF could be reclassified next.
Congress preserved Sea Grant at $80 million and rejected the administration's proposed 55% cut to EPA and elimination of coastal management grants.
NSF officials urge early-career faculty to submit CAREER proposals by July 22 despite the administration's proposal to eliminate the program entirely.
FoundationMark projects 5-7% growth in foundation giving for 2026, reaching up to $122 billion as philanthropies step in to fill gaps left by federal funding cuts.
UC system sponsors SB 895, a $23B state bond for scientific research on the November 2026 ballot, as $230M in federal grants remain frozen across campuses.
NIH's $35.3B extramural investment in FY2025 masks a steep drop in early-career researcher success rates, from 29.8% to 18.5%, reshaping grant strategy for new PIs.
Google.org launches two $30M AI challenges offering $1M-$3M grants to nonprofits and researchers using AI for public services and scientific breakthroughs. Deadline: April 3.
With SBIR solicitations still ramping up post-reauthorization, four Long Range Broad Agency Announcements from ONR, DHS, USSOCOM, and Army SMDC accept proposals year-round.
Three foundations with combined endowments exceeding $1.8 billion have quietly emerged, led by the Subway fortune, Internet Archive founder, and a medical claims company.
Schmidt Sciences selects 23 global teams for its $11M HAVI program, applying AI to archaeology, ancient languages, and cultural heritage. Next round closes today.
Proposed Trump administration rules could cut federal funding from schools and grantees using DEI initiatives. What it means, who is impacted, and what to do now.
Despite Congress preserving $1.19 billion for TRIO programs, the Education Department has yet to launch two competitions — leaving hundreds of colleges uncertain about funding continuity.
Congress added language to FY2026 spending bills preventing agencies from capping indirect cost rates at 15%, protecting an estimated $4 billion in university research infrastructure funding.
A coalition of five unions filed an amended complaint in Maryland federal court to block Schedule Policy/Career before 50,000 federal workers lose civil service protections this month.
NIH secured $48.7 billion in FY2026 with a $415 million increase, but Congress attached new monthly reporting requirements on all grant awards, terminations, and cancellations.
The Senate unanimously reauthorizes SBIR/STTR programs, securing $4B/year for R&D grants through 2031. Learn what this means for small businesses and innovators now.
The Department of Energy announced $320 million across four AI programs including a national science cloud, self-improving AI models, and autonomous lab robotics.
NSF's Tech Labs initiative will issue $10-50 million annual awards to independent research teams pursuing breakthrough technologies, with solicitations expected spring 2026.
ARPA-H's PROSPR program distributes $144 million across seven research teams pursuing clinical trials on aging biomarkers and interventions over five years.
Title X grant funding lapses March 31, 2026 unless HHS acts. Grantees must prepare non-compete continuation applications now to avoid disruptions to essential family planning services.
Congress maintained $24.4B for NASA, $8.8B for EPA, and $6.2B for NOAA in FY2026, rejecting proposed cuts exceeding 40% across science agencies.
MacArthur, Skoll, and community foundations are raising payouts and launching emergency grants as 64% of nonprofits report federal funding losses.
Congress preserved $48.7B for NIH and $8.75B for NSF, but agencies have disbursed far less than normal. NSF grant awards are down nearly 50%.
A proposed Trump administration rule could bar grant seekers with DEI programs from federal funding. Here’s what institutions need to know to stay compliant.
Nearly 60 research institutions and ag stakeholders are urging Congress to appropriate $10M for AGARDA, the DARPA-modeled agency that has received less than $4M since authorization.
The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously advanced the NASA Authorization Act of 2026, extending ISS operations to 2032, backing Artemis, and protecting key space telescopes.
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