NSF Core Research in Biological Sciences
Lead · NSF · 2026-10-30
The NSF Core Research in Biological Sciences program supports fundamental research across biological systems and processes. Eligible applicants include institutions capable of conducting biological research. The program has $280,000,000 in anticipated funding with 250 to 300 awards expected. Proposals are accepted anytime.
Universities, research institutes, and nonprofits with biology research capacity should apply.
- Deadline: Proposals accepted anytime
- Amount: $280,000,000 total
- Eligible: Research institutions
NSF Mathematical Sciences Research Programs
NSF · 2026-10-30
This NSF program funds fundamental and applied research in mathematical sciences including pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and computational mathematics. Eligible applicants include academic institutions and research organizations capable of conducting mathematics research. The program has $200,000,000 in anticipated funding with 400 awards expected. Proposals are accepted anytime.
Mathematics researchers and academic departments seeking fundamental research support should apply.
- Deadline: Proposals accepted anytime
- Amount: $200,000,000 total
- Eligible: Research institutions
NSF Physics Research Programs
NSF · 2026-10-30
The NSF Physics Research Programs support fundamental research in experimental and theoretical physics. Eligible applicants are institutions capable of conducting physics research. The program has $180,000,000 in anticipated funding with 300 awards expected. Proposals are accepted anytime.
Physics researchers and academic institutions pursuing fundamental physics research should apply.
- Deadline: Proposals accepted anytime
- Amount: $180,000,000 total
- Eligible: Research institutions
NSF Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery
NSF · 2026-10-30
This NSF program funds projects to unlock the value of datasets through AI-enabled scientific discovery. The program supports research that makes scientific data more accessible and useful for AI applications. Anticipated funding ranges from $60,000,000 to $100,000,000. The deadline is November 04, 2026.
Research teams with datasets and AI expertise seeking to enable AI-driven discovery should apply.
- Deadline: November 4, 2026
- Amount: $60,000,000–$100,000,000
- Eligible: Research institutions
NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs
NSF · 2026-10-30
The NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program funds development of AI computing resources across regions of the United States. The program supports infrastructure that serves multiple institutions and researchers. Anticipated funding is $40,000,000 or more. Deadlines are November 04, 2026 and November 03, 2027.
Universities, state governments, and consortia developing regional AI capabilities should apply.
- Deadline: November 4, 2026; November 3, 2027
- Amount: $40,000,000+
- Eligible: Institutions and consortia
USDA Harvest to Hallways School Lunch Equipment Grants
Grants.gov · 2026-10-28
The Harvest to Hallways program provides equipment assistance grants to improve school lunch program infrastructure and food service. Eligible applicants are the 54 State agencies that have agreements with the Food and Nutrition Service to administer the National School Lunch Program. Awards range from $1 to $6,200,306 with 50 awards expected. The deadline is January 11, 2027.
State nutrition agencies managing school lunch programs should apply for equipment modernization.
- Deadline: January 11, 2027
- Amount: $1–$6,200,306 per award
- Eligible: State NSLP administrator agencies
DOI Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention
Grants.gov · 2026-10-21
This Fish and Wildlife Service program supports compensation and prevention efforts for livestock losses caused by wolves. To be eligible for funding, applicants must affirm they meet program requirements. Awards range from $10,000 to $675,000 with 13 awards expected. The deadline is January 15, 2027.
State governments, tribes, and ranching organizations in wolf-recovery areas should apply.
- Deadline: January 15, 2027
- Amount: $10,000–$675,000 per award
- Eligible: State and tribal governments
DOJ Postconviction DNA Evidence Testing
Grants.gov · 2026-10-28
The Bureau of Justice Assistance funds postconviction DNA testing programs that help identify wrongful convictions. Eligible applicants include city and township governments, state institutions of higher education, and other organizations conducting DNA testing. The award ceiling is $1,000,000. The deadline is December 8, 2026.
Innocence projects, public defenders, and criminal justice agencies should apply.
- Deadline: December 8, 2026
- Amount: Up to $1,000,000
- Eligible: Government and nonprofit organizations
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