PCORI's Cycle 2 2026 funding commits up to $120 million for patient-centered research, adding AI and machine learning methods as a new priority. LOIs due April 28.
FY2026 spending bill gives HUD $77.3 billion, a $7.2 billion jump. Homeless assistance, elderly housing, and rental aid all see increases while CDBG and HOME hold steady.
NSF and federal partners announce up to $224 million for 56 AI-Ready Coordination Hubs, one in every state and territory. Round 1 proposals due July 16, 2026.
NSF's Tech Labs initiative will award $10M to $50M annually to independent research teams in quantum, AI, and biotech via flexible milestone-based contracts.
The Education Department opened the FY2026 TRIO Talent Search competition with $175 million for organizations helping disadvantaged students reach college.
NIH's I-Corps program offers free eight-week entrepreneurship training for Phase I SBIR/STTR awardees. Apply for the April 17 cohort before slots fill up.
Louisiana, Iowa, and Alabama are pursuing ESSA waivers to pool federal education funds into state-directed accounts, potentially reshaping how grant money flows.
A coalition of 1,334 nonprofits objects to GSA's proposed SAM.gov certification requirements that could force federal funding recipients to abandon DEI programs.
UNR secures $1M NSF sub-award for safer medical AI via IFML. What this means for researchers seeking NSF funding in machine learning and healthcare.
Senate's DHS bill excludes ICE/Border Patrol—but funds FEMA, Coast Guard. Find out how this impacts federal grant opportunities for nonprofits and researchers.
The Department of Energy is accepting applications for its $293 million Genesis Mission, funding AI-driven research teams tackling 20+ national science challenges.
Google.org's $30 million AI for Science Impact Challenge funds nonprofits and researchers applying AI to health, climate, and environmental science. Apply by April 17.
NSF secured $8.75 billion in FY2026 after Congress rejected a proposed 57% cut. The agency plans 10,000 new research awards supporting 250,000 researchers.
Massachusetts launched GrantWell, a free AI-powered platform helping municipalities find federal grants, summarize requirements, and draft project narratives.
The Vilcek Foundation is accepting applications for $200,000 in grants supporting immigrant contributions in arts, sciences, and social services. Deadline: April 30.
NIST secured $55 million in FY2026 for AI standards, safety research, and a new AI Agent Standards Initiative — a 21% budget increase after Congress rejected deep cuts.
NIH, UKRI, and state policies now limit AI-written proposals and centralize reviews. Learn how these changes impact grant seekers and what actions to take.
ARPA-H selected seven research teams for its $144 million PROSPR program, targeting therapies and tools to extend healthspan by intervening on early aging.
The FY2026 spending bill increased USDA's Community Facilities Program to $677 million, a 30% jump that expands grant access for rural communities.
DARPA's Tactical Technology Office is accepting proposals on a rolling basis through June 22, with executive summaries encouraged by April 17, 2026.
A multi-state lawsuit challenges USDA’s new anti-discrimination and policy compliance grant terms. Learn what this means for researchers, nonprofits, and how to prepare.
The HBCU Research Capacity Act would create a centralized federal grants clearinghouse for HBCUs, addressing chronic underfunding. Learn what this means for grant seekers and next steps.
NIH now has full FY2026 budget access, enabling immediate new grant awards after months of delay. Learn what this means for grant seekers and next steps.
DOL's $145M Pay-for-Performance apprenticeship program targets AI, semiconductors, defense, and healthcare. Applications due April 3 for awards up to $40M.
With 34% of nonprofits reporting federal funding declines, 87% of foundations report surging demand. 64% now offer emergency grants and 42% provide unrestricted funding.
Community Health Centers receive $4.6B with a $340M boost in FY2026, the largest increase in years. HRSA reaches $8.9B as health safety net funding expands.
EPA is accepting applications for $13.5M in wildfire smoke preparedness grants, with awards from $350K to $2.5M for community buildings. Deadline: April 15, 2026.
Congress passes S. 3971, extending SBIR/STTR through 2031 with new Strategic Breakthrough Awards up to $30M. Small businesses should prepare for April solicitations.
FEMA reopens the $1 billion BRIC disaster mitigation program after a federal court orders resumption following lawsuit by 22 states. Applications due July 23.
FEMA awards $625 million through the FIFA World Cup Grant Program to 11 U.S. host cities for security, cybersecurity, and emergency response operations.
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