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Nonprofit
American Diabetes Association · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 16 – Jun 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $600K
Should we apply? · Get ready
The American Diabetes Association pays for research on type 1 diabetes. Researchers at U.S. universities and nonprofit research institutes can apply. Awards last up to three years.
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Nonprofit
American Diabetes Association · May be open now
- Deadline
- Estimated window Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 19, 2027: it may be open now. Check the funder's page Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $600K
Should we apply? · Get ready
This call pays for studies that test new ways to prevent and treat diabetes in doctors' offices and clinics. Researchers at U.S. universities and nonprofit research institutes can apply.
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Nonprofit
American Diabetes Association · May be open now
- Deadline
- Estimated window Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 19, 2027: it may be open now. Check the funder's page Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $600K
Should we apply? · Get ready
This call pays for research on diabetes in older adults. Researchers at U.S. universities and nonprofit research institutes can apply. Awards last up to three years.
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Tennessee state
Launch Tennessee (Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jun 1, 2027 · 234 days left
- Award
- Up to $50K
Launch Tennessee funds Tennessee universities and nonprofits, including incubators and entrepreneur support organizations, for collaborative projects that move university research toward startups, build industry-academic ties, and grow early-stage...
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 20, 2026 · 10 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 10 days left to apply
- 628 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 35 awards.
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Foundation
Simons Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 12, 2026 · 33 days left
- Award
- Up to $7.5M
Five-year research and training centers at HBCUs in math, neuroscience, physics, or ecology and evolution. Each center can get up to $1.5 million a year.
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Federal
Office of Naval Research · Department of Defense · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 11, 2026 · 62 days left
- Award
- $450K – $525K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 51 past Tennessee awards
Office of Naval Research expects to make 3 awards of $450,000 to $525,000.
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Health foundation
American Cancer Society · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jun 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $120K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Block grants to universities and research institutions for seed money to new cancer researchers. The lead person must be an associate or full professor. Applications are due June 1 each year.
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Health foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens RFA deadlines May & December (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $150K
Should we apply? · Get ready
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds lab research on cystic fibrosis at universities and research centers. Pilot awards are $50,000 and research grants are up to $150,000. Deadlines come each May and December; check the current request for applications.
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Nonprofit
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 14, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Only 4 days left to apply
The AAA Foundation pays for road safety research on topics it lists in each request for proposals. Any qualified organization can apply, including universities and research firms. Fall 2026 proposals are due October 14, 2026.
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Health foundation
American Cancer Society · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 1, 2026 · 52 days left
- Award
- Up to $860K
Cancer research grants for scientists at U.S. universities, medical centers and research nonprofits. Types include early-career research grants, postdoctoral fellowships and patient-focused grants. Deadlines are June 1 and December 1 each year.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Oct 8, 2076. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 628 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 14, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- From $600K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 4 days left to apply
- 61 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Nonprofit
National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 18, 2026 · 39 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
NAF funds research on ataxia, a disorder that affects balance and movement. Universities, hospitals, labs and companies can apply. Letters of intent are due November 18, 2026.
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Foundation
Brady Education Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 15, 2027 · due Jan 30, 2027
- Award
- Up to $375K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Funds research and program evaluations that help young children from low-income families learn. Start with a short letter of intent. Universities, colleges, and large nonprofit research groups can apply.
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Federal
Office of Naval Research · Department of Defense · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 6, 2026 · 27 days left
- Award
- $50K – $3M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 51 past Tennessee awards
Office of Naval Research gives grants of $50,000 to $3 million.
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Health foundation
American Cancer Society · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 15, 2026 · 66 days left
- Award
- Up to $1.6M
Four-year center grants for teams studying cancer health gaps. Researchers at U.S. universities or nonprofits may apply. Minority-serving institutions are encouraged.
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Foundation
The Gerber Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 4, 2026 · due Feb 10, 2027
- Award
- Up to $350K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Research grants to improve the health of infants and young children. Grants go to U.S. nonprofits and public universities. Start with a concept paper.
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Federal
National Energy Technology Laboratory · Department of Energy · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 16, 2026 · 6 days left
- Award
- Up to $750K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 6 days left to apply
- 38 past Tennessee awards
National Energy Technology Laboratory expects to make 15 awards of up to $750,000. Open to private college or university or public college or university.
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Federal
DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants · Department of Transportation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Sep 7, 2027 · 332 days left
- Award
- Up to $6M
DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants gives grants of up to $6 million. Open to public college or university, nonprofit with 501(c)(3) or private college or university.
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