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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously advanced the NASA Authorization Act of 2026, extending ISS operations to 2032, backing Artemis, and protecting key space telescopes.
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.
NIFA awarded $9.5M through its AFRI Animal Reproduction program, funding research on livestock fertility, pregnancy loss prevention, and aquaculture breeding.
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 2026 Senate reauthorization of SBIR/STTR introduces new $30M Strategic Breakthrough Awards, streamlining funds and boosting tech commercialization for small businesses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NIST's new AI Agent Standards Initiative seeks industry input on security, identity, and interoperability standards for autonomous AI systems. RFI open now.
Rep. Moolenaar demands NSF suspend funding to Texas A&M and University of Washington over alleged China ties, threatening the $67M SECURE initiative.
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.
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.
The Department of Energy announces $68M for 11 multi-institution projects using AI to accelerate scientific breakthroughs across energy, climate, and materials research.
NSF launches Tech Labs Initiative to fund independent research organizations tackling challenges traditional labs cannot solve. Large multi-year awards expected in FY2026.
FY2026 spending bills reject deep science cuts: NIH gets $48.7B (+$415M), NSF holds at $8.75B, NASA science survives proposed 47% reduction.
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.
Rep. Foushee introduces the HBCU AI Research Leadership Act requiring 10% of NSF AI Research Institutes be HBCU-operated or partnered.
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