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U.S. Department of Energy funding to advance nuclear energy science and technology, including reactor operation, advanced reactor deployment, nuclear fuel cycles, and maintaining U…
NIFA is funding research to improve alfalfa seed and forage production systems, including breeding, management practices, harvest technology, and novel uses. Award range is $150K–$…
USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is funding applied research to develop science-based solutions that make U.S. aquaculture more profitable and competitive. Project…
USDA APHIS is distributing $12.05M in cooperative agreement funding to control and prevent Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in both wild and farmed cervid populations. Applicants can …
The FDA is funding novel approaches to accelerate therapeutic development for ultra-rare cancers (≤300–400 annual U.S. cases). Support covers infrastructure, clinical endpoints, re…
This federal program distributes up to $150 million to reduce truck idling and emissions at port facilities, with emphasis on electrification infrastructure. Eligible entities can …
This NIH grant funds development of digital health technology (DHT)-derived biomarkers and clinical outcomes for use as endpoints in remote monitoring clinical trials. Applicants m…
This USDA program distributes micro-grants to state agricultural agencies to fund small-scale food production (gardening, livestock) in food-insecure communities. Projects should p…
NAVAIR is soliciting white papers for R&D projects that advance Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division operations. This is a broad, open call for innovative solutions in aircra…
This grant funds projects that improve health and safety education in rural communities through food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences initiatives. Awards are fix…
USDA funding to develop and scale alternative crops (oilseeds, grains, legumes, pseudocereals) for food, animal feed, industrial chemicals, and biofuels. Projects must demonstrate …
This funding builds secure data repositories and cooperatives where farmers, universities, and nonprofits can store and share agricultural data to drive innovation and profitabilit…
This USDA grant funds research to understand the genetics and traits of agriculturally important crops and animals, with the goal of improving breeding, disease resistance, and pro…
This grant funds research and development of practical alternatives to methyl bromide for pest management in agriculture, post-harvest systems, and transport. Awards up to $500,000…
The EPA is funding organizations to collect and analyze phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a samples across the Great Lakes as part of a water quality monitoring network required by the…
NIFA funding for integrated pest management (IPM) research, extension, and education to control insects, weeds, pathogens, and invasive species in agriculture. Supports projects th…
CIDR provides NIH-funded high-throughput genomic sequencing and genotyping services plus statistical genetics support to help researchers identify disease-causing genes and enhance…
NOAA is funding the development and testing of technologies to prevent, control, or mitigate harmful algal blooms in marine and coastal environments. Awards up to $1M/year are avai…
NOAA is funding the transition of ocean and coastal observing technologies from research into operational use, supporting sensors, data management, and decision-support products th…
NOAA is funding the development of innovative, cost-effective technologies to detect harmful algal bloom toxins in seafood. Awards of $100k–$250k annually (up to $750k total) will …
DOE funding to advance bench-scale innovations in critical minerals and materials processing—rare earths, lithium extraction, and semiconductor materials—from lab to pilot producti…
The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $50 million to Native American tribal governments and organizations to develop energy projects that advance tribal sovereignty and meet co…
NRCS is funding on-farm conservation innovation trials where eligible organizations recruit farmers and provide technical assistance and payments to test new conservation practices…
This NSF/DOE joint program funds research that ensures scientific computing software and systems are mathematically correct and free of numerical, logical, and hardware errors. It …
The NIH Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network funds small molecule drug discovery and development projects targeting nervous system disorders, from hit optimization through Phase I c…