NIST received $55 million earmarked for AI research and a new AI Standards Center as part of a 21% overall budget increase in the FY2026 spending bill.
Anthropic is accepting applications for its AI Safety Fellows Program starting May 2026, offering $3,850 weekly stipend and $15K per month in compute.
Congress finalized NIH's FY2026 budget at $48.7 billion with a $415 million increase while blocking the proposed 15% indirect cost reimbursement cap.
The DOE is now accepting applications for $500M in clean energy grants for Tribal communities. Learn how this impacts Tribes, what it means, and how to apply before the deadline.
The White House's proposed 15% NIH cuts for FY2027 alarm researchers. Learn what these cuts mean for your funding strategy and actionable steps to prepare.
The NSF has announced $1.2 billion in emergency funding for AI research—learn what this means for your grant strategy and next steps to maximize success.
HHS, USDA, and EPA announce over $1 billion in combined funding for regenerative agriculture, pesticide alternatives, and food supply security under the MAHA Commission.
USDA NIFA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative offers $2.5M-$10M grants for strengthening agricultural systems. Applications close March 26, 2026.
The EPA's FY2026 budget proposes eliminating 19 of 22 categorical grants totaling over $1 billion, slashing state air, water, and brownfields funding.
Google.org launches a $30 million global challenge funding nonprofits and academic institutions building AI solutions for public services. Applications close April 3.
The Department of Energy selects 11 multi-institution projects with 43 awards totaling $68 million for artificial intelligence in scientific research.
New GSA certifications for SAM.gov registration will impact all federal financial assistance recipients. Learn how this may affect your eligibility, compliance, and risk.
Sixteen Community Schools grants worth $84 million remain discontinued. Illinois wins partial $6M restoration, but three federal lawsuits continue.
House passes FY2026 Labor-HHS bill with $79B for education and $48.7B for NIH, rejecting Trump's proposed 40% NIH cut. Senate showdown looms.
ARPA-H's PROSPR program funds seven research teams with up to $144 million to run clinical trials that treat aging as a tractable biological process.
Nvidia invests $2 billion each in Coherent and Lumentum to scale optical interconnect manufacturing for AI data centers. Ayar Labs raises $500M the next day.
Census Bureau's 2026 test site cuts may risk 2030 census accuracy and federal funding equity. Here’s what grant seekers need to know and do now.
The GSA's new proposed SAM.gov certifications will require all federal grant recipients to certify anti-discrimination, immigration, and anti-terrorism compliance. Learn what this means and what steps to take before March 2026.
Despite reports of $500M in HHS SBIR/STTR grants for rare disease biotech, funding remains frozen due to Congressional lapse. Find out what this means for your grant plans.
The Senate unanimously passed SBIR/STTR reauthorization on March 4, but most of the 11 participating agencies still show zero open solicitations.
NSF plans to slash grant solicitations from 200+ to under 100 and reduce external reviewer requirements, reshaping how $9 billion in annual research funding is awarded.
OSTP directs federal agencies to build FY2027 budgets around AI and quantum, signaling where billions in new research grants will flow over the next two years.
NIH's Bridge2AI program advances to Stage 2 after Council of Councils approval, shifting from dataset creation to AI-powered health tools and safety frameworks.
New SAM.gov rules could expose nonprofits to legal and financial risk. Learn how these changes affect you and what actions to take before the March 30 deadline.
CIHR’s 2026 funding spotlights female athlete health, food security, and climate change—key takeaways and next steps for Canadian grant seekers.
The FY2026 spending package gives NIH $48.7 billion and blocks the Trump administration's proposed 15% cap on indirect cost reimbursement for research grants.
NIAID's ReVAMPP Network commits $100 million annually to vaccine and antibody research against pandemic-prone viruses with required industry partnerships.
NSF is replacing 37 research divisions with five priority clusters focused on AI, quantum, biotech, nuclear energy, and translational science.
NIST awarded $3.19 million in Phase II SBIR funding to eight small businesses advancing AI, quantum technology, cybersecurity, and biotech prototyping.
The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation to restart SBIR and STTR programs after a five-month authorization lapse, clearing the path for new solicitations.
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