The Schedule Policy/Career rule could strip civil service protections from 50,000 federal employees, including NIH and NSF grant reviewers who evaluate research funding.
NIH is hosting webinars on March 16 and April 8 to gather researcher input on its FY2027-2031 strategic plan, which will steer billions in grant priorities.
NIFA awarded $9.5M through its AFRI Animal Reproduction program, funding research on livestock fertility, pregnancy loss prevention, and aquaculture breeding.
Hood College secured $2.5M in FY2026 congressionally directed spending to build a Biomedical Research and Training Center, highlighting the earmark pathway for regional institutions.
The 2026 Senate reauthorization of SBIR/STTR introduces new $30M Strategic Breakthrough Awards, streamlining funds and boosting tech commercialization for small businesses.
At least 45 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship applicants were rejected without peer review, most in life sciences, as the agency struggles with deep staffing cuts.
DOGE used ChatGPT to justify canceling NEH grants. The backlash, legal challenges, and what it means for arts and humanities funding in 2026.
Over 220,000 federal positions eliminated in 2025 are now disrupting grant review at NSF, NOAA, EPA, and NIH as remaining staff struggle to process applications.
Google.org launches a $30M AI for Government Innovation challenge offering $1M-$3M grants to nonprofits and academics using AI to improve public services. Apply by April 3.
UC San Francisco received $824 million from NIH in 2025, ranking first among public universities for the 14th consecutive year with nationwide research impact.
Congress funded NSF at $8.75B for FY2026, rejecting the administration's proposed 57% cut to $3.9B, but inflation-adjusted purchasing power continues to decline.
Canada’s $900M Defence Industrial Strategy unlocks funding for defence contractors, manufacturers, and researchers. Learn how to prepare and benefit.
Nova Scotia restores $53.6M in grants for seniors, disabilities, and education. Learn what this means for grant seekers and how to act on new opportunities.
New federal requirements for plain-language funding notices and expanded training aim to make federal grants more accessible. Learn what this means for applicants.
NIST awards $3.19M in Phase II SBIR grants to eight small businesses spanning AI, quantum computing, biotech, cybersecurity, and energy optimization.
DOE's Early Career Research Program offers up to $145M in five-year awards for junior faculty and lab scientists. Mandatory pre-applications due March 24.
Rep. Moolenaar demands NSF suspend funding to Texas A&M and University of Washington over alleged China ties, threatening the $67M SECURE initiative.
The Department of Energy announces $68M for 11 multi-institution projects using AI to accelerate scientific breakthroughs across energy, climate, and materials research.
DOD's APFIT program crosses $1B in total awards with 14 new FY2026 projects worth $400M+, averaging $30M each. Small businesses and nontraditional contractors eligible.
NIST's new AI Agent Standards Initiative seeks industry input on security, identity, and interoperability standards for autonomous AI systems. RFI open now.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy's 2025 list reveals $22.4B in giving from the top 50 donors. Bloomberg leads at $4.3B for a third consecutive year.
The Legal Services Corporation published a Federal Register notice opening its 2027 basic field grant competition. Pre-applications open April 13 in GrantEase.
Rep. Foushee introduces the HBCU AI Research Leadership Act requiring 10% of NSF AI Research Institutes be HBCU-operated or partnered.
NIH will no longer fund foreign subawards. Researchers with international collaborators must use the new PF5 grant type starting April 25, 2026.
FY2026 spending bills reject deep science cuts: NIH gets $48.7B (+$415M), NSF holds at $8.75B, NASA science survives proposed 47% reduction.
NSF launches Tech Labs Initiative to fund independent research organizations tackling challenges traditional labs cannot solve. Large multi-year awards expected in FY2026.
Trump's federal EO funding restrictions heighten compliance and legal risks for grant seekers through March 2026. Here's how nonprofits, researchers, and SBIRs should respond.
USDA releases $26.8M through LAMP grants for farmers, food businesses, and partnerships. Learn how you can apply and what steps to take now.
Proposed GSA rule adds criminal, civil liability for nonprofit grantees. Learn how new federal certifications impact your grant strategy before March 30, 2026.
The CDFI Fund has extended its FY 2025 grant application update deadline to April 10, 2026. Nonprofits and CDFIs: act now to review eligibility and update your submission.
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