Federal Grant Opportunities 2026 — Live Intelligence Feed

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NIH awards, NSF program grants, EPA cooperative agreements, SBIR competitions, HHS assistance programs, and hundreds of active federal funding opportunities update in real time on GrantMetric. Whether you're a nonprofit seeking community development funding, a researcher chasing federal research dollars, or a local government tracking formula grants, this feed surfaces the notices of funding opportunity (NOFOs) that match your mission — before application deadlines close.

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1,059active grants
3closing this week
Updated:May 4, 2026
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HHS-NIH11#RFA-OD-24-007Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
07/01/2026
INCLUDE (INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Health // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
DOT-MA#DTMASSG26Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/11/2026
7D LEFT
FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants
Default // LIVE FEED
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DOI-USGS1#G26AS00011Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/27/2026
23D LEFT
The State Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
Default // LIVE FEED
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DOD-DARPA-DSO#HR001126S0008Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/28/2026
24D LEFT
Automated Discovery for Design and Control of Turbulent Systems (AutoDIDACTS)
Defense // LIVE FEED
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ED#ED-GRANTS-042726-002Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
06/26/2026
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): National Center for Accessible Education Videos; Assistance Listing Number: 84.327N
Default // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
NSF#PD-20-1264Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
10/09/2026
Algebra and Number Theory
Technology // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
HHS-NIH11#PAR-24-250Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
06/10/2026
Standardizing Data and Metadata from Wearable Devices (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Health // LIVE FEED
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PAMS-SC#DE-FOA-0003615Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/21/2026
17D LEFT
Building EPSCoR-State/National Laboratory Partnerships
Default // LIVE FEED
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USDA-RUS#RUS-26-01-DLTAgency Discretion
DEADLINE
06/30/2026
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
Default // LIVE FEED
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DOD-AMC#W911NF-23-S-0010Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
04/30/2028
UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Defense // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
NSF#14-579Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
See Registry
Facilitating Research at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions:
Technology // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PAR-23-284Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
09/25/2026
Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Human Cancers for Years 2024, 2025, and 2026 (P50 Clinical Trial Required)
Health // LIVE FEED
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DOS-MMR#26-MMR-AEIF-001Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/03/2026
U.S. Embassy Rangoon AEIF 2026 Grants Competition
Default // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PAR-23-229Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/05/2026
1D LEFT
NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC) Biospecimen Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Health // LIVE FEED
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HHS-NIH11#PAR-25-446Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
08/21/2028
Development of Interventions to Prevent and Treat Substance Use Disorders and Overdose (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Health // LIVE FEED
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HHS-IHS#HHS-2026-IHS-TPI-0001Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/15/2026
11D LEFT
Community Health Aide Program: Tribal Planning and Implementation (TPI)
Health // LIVE FEED
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DOS-GIN#PDS GUINEA-FY26-01Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/07/2026
3D LEFT
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026
Default // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
HHS-NIH11#PAR-25-318Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
11/16/2027
Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Health // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
NSF#PD-19-072YAgency Discretion
DEADLINE
See Registry
Engineering Design and Systems Engineering
Technology // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
HHS-NIH11#RFA-DC-25-002Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
10/12/2027
NIDCD Research Grants for Translating Basic Research into Clinical Practice (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Health // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
HHS-NIH11#PA-25-307Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/24/2026
20D LEFT
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Health // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
NSF#24-506Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
10/26/2026
International Research Experiences for Students
Technology // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
DOS-ZAF#PAS-ZAF-FY26-02Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
05/29/2026
25D LEFT
EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2026
Default // LIVE FEED
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USDA-RBCS#RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
See Registry
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Default // LIVE FEED
FULL DOSSIER ↗
NSF#22-603Agency Discretion
DEADLINE
03/01/2027
Mid-Career Advancement
Technology // LIVE FEED
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