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SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program
The objective of the program is to provide a basis for advancing science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna. Such advancement will depend upon improvements in understanding of the fisheries,...
- Funder
- DOC NOAA - ERA Production
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-12-31: Dec 31, 2026
- Award
- USD 300,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Individuals; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Small businesses; Special district governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Exploring the Frontiers of Environmental Research 2026
NERC support for high-risk, high-reward early-stage environmental research with transformative potential.
- Funder
- Natural Environment Research Council
- Deadline
- Applications close 12 November 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Nov 12, 2026
- Award
- GBP 100,000 to GBP 200,000 full economic cost per project; GBP 8 million total fund
- Applicant
- Researchers based at UK research organisations eligible for NERC funding, including applicants at different career stages proposing early-stage environmental research.
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
The NLGCA Program, under assistance listing number 10.326, will assist NLGCA institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, outreach, and integrated activities...
- Funder
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-11-10: Nov 10, 2026
- Award
- USD 750,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Goal: Encourage outdoor recreation and natural, historical, and cultural tourism that expands access to and awareness of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and fosters economic development of...
- Funder
- National Park Service
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-11-04: Nov 4, 2026
- Award
- USD 50,000
- Applicant
- Independent school districts; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Small businesses; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Joint AFRO/TDR Impact Grants for Implementation Research for Regional Priorities 2026-2027
Small implementation-research grants for African researchers working with disease programmes on communicable diseases, health systems and climate-related health challenges.
- Funder
- World Health Organization African Region and TDR
- Deadline
- Applications close 15 September 2026 at 17:00 CEST: Sep 15, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 15,000 per grant
- Applicant
- Researchers based in the WHO African Region working with national disease programmes on implementation research for communicable disease elimination and regional health priorities.
Conservation and Forestry Program Support at Fort Polk 2026–2031
One cooperative agreement; $1.25 million–$7.5936 million.
- Funder
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Deadline
- Posted 26 Aug 2026; closes 14 Sep 2026: Sep 14, 2026
- Award
- One cooperative agreement; $1.25 million–$7.5936 million.
- Applicant
- Louisiana, United States
Conservation and Forestry Program Support (2026-2031) for Environmental Natural Resources Management Division, Directorate of Public Works, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana
NOTE: A complete study proposal and proposed budget ARE requested at this time. NOTE : For any Cooperative Agreement entered into in response to this Request for Full Proposal (RFP), a maximum 17.5% indirect...
- Funder
- Fort Worth District
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-09-14: Sep 14, 2026
- Award
- USD 7,593,600
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Panama announces an open competition to design and implement a program to strengthen Panamanian journalists’ English language proficiency, applied AI skills, and digital...
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to Panama
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-09-13: Sep 13, 2026
- Award
- USD 120,000
- Applicant
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Individuals; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Annual Program Statement
1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas listed below. Applicants are...
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-09-13: Sep 13, 2026
- Award
- USD 15,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
CERI Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Pathogen Phylodynamics
Fully funded postdoctoral fellowship at CERI to analyse emerging pathogens across Africa using phylodynamics, phylogenomics and ecological modelling.
- Funder
- Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation, Stellenbosch University
- Deadline
- Applications close 9 September 2026 at 22:00 SAST: Sep 9, 2026
- Award
- Competitive tax-free postdoctoral fellowship stipend for up to three years
- Applicant
- Recent PhD graduates with expertise in phylodynamics, phylogenomics, disease ecology, emerging viral pathogens, Python, R and geospatial analysis.
Egypt Annual Program Statement
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) seeks proposals for projects in Egypt that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and put American interests first. Proposals must...
- Funder
- Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-08-31: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- USD 25,000,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
AI for Climate Resilience in Africa
16 grants of $10,000 each for university-led teams with an existing working prototype.
- Funder
- UbuntuNet Alliance / European Union AfricaConnect4
- Deadline
- Deadline 31 Aug 2026, midnight applicant time zone: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- 16 grants of $10,000 each for university-led teams with an existing working prototype.
- Applicant
- 17 UbuntuNet Alliance member countries in Africa
ACHPR Consultancy: Legal Framework for Climate-Displaced Persons in Africa
Consultancy to study development of a specific legal framework for persons forcibly displaced due to climate change.
- Funder
- African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
- Deadline
- Deadline 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- See the official call page for funding and support details
- Applicant
- Africa
National Fish Passage Program
US$15 million total; approximately 100 awards.
- Funder
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Deadline
- Posted 24 Aug 2026; closes 30 Apr 2027: Apr 30, 2027
- Award
- US$15 million total; approximately 100 awards.
- Applicant
- United States
F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program
The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) provides technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and support local...
- Funder
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- Deadline
- Applications close 2027-04-30: Apr 30, 2027
- Award
- USD 1,000,000
- Applicant
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program FY2026/27
US$4.6 million total; awards approximately US$50,000–US$400,000.
- Funder
- NOAA
- Deadline
- Posted 24 Aug 2026; closes 22 Jan 2027: Jan 22, 2027
- Award
- US$4.6 million total; awards approximately US$50,000–US$400,000.
- Applicant
- United States
National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27
This grant program provides competitive grants to non-Federal researchers working to benefit U.S. fishermen and fisheries, including aquaculture, through the development of improved fishing practices and...
- Funder
- DOC NOAA - ERA Production
- Deadline
- Applications close 2027-01-22: Jan 22, 2027
- Award
- USD 400,000
- Applicant
- County governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; Individuals; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses
F26AS00071 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants
Established by Congress in fiscal year (FY) 1997, the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Land Acquisition Grant program was designed to reduce conflicts between the conservation of listed species and competing...
- Funder
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-10-30: Oct 30, 2026
- Award
- USD 26,000,000
- Applicant
- State governments
Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund – Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition
US$26 million total; around 10 expected awards.
- Funder
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Deadline
- Posted 24 Aug 2026; closes 30 Oct 2026: Oct 30, 2026
- Award
- US$26 million total; around 10 expected awards.
- Applicant
- United States
CoSTAR Showcase Labs: Createch Infrastructure and Commercialisation
Funding for up to two national Showcase Labs that combine advanced creative R&D facilities, commercialisation support and technology demonstration.
- Funder
- Arts and Humanities Research Council
- Deadline
- Full applications close 29 October 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Oct 29, 2026
- Award
- Up to GBP 4 million per Showcase Lab; GBP 8 million total fund
- Applicant
- UKRI-eligible UK research organisations leading consortia with industry co-location and local economic-development partners and strong wider creative-sector support.
Assisting Specialty Crop Exports: Low Oxygen Storage and Packaging Systems for U.S. Tree Nuts with Phytosanitary Traceability
The occurrence of insects as well as pesticide residuals can be significant barriers for U.S. horticultural exports. Each importing country can have unique phytosanitary and maximum residue limit (MRL)...
- Funder
- Foreign Agricultural Service
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-10-26: Oct 26, 2026
- Award
- USD 2,000,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan Implementation – Western United States
US$1.95 million total; 10 expected awards of US$50,000–US$600,000.
- Funder
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Deadline
- Posted 25 Aug 2026; closes 24 Oct 2026: Oct 24, 2026
- Award
- US$1.95 million total; 10 expected awards of US$50,000–US$600,000.
- Applicant
- Western United States
FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH GRANTS.GOV. Grant applications will only be accepted through grantsolutions.gov.Quagga and Zebra Mussels are aquatic invasive species that are rapidly expanding their range in the Western...
- Funder
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-10-24: Oct 24, 2026
- Award
- USD 600,000
- Applicant
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027
Distinguished postdoctoral fellowship; salary approximately US$118,000 per year.
- Funder
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Deadline
- Publicised 22 Aug 2026; closes 15 Oct 2026, 4 PM PT: Oct 15, 2026
- Award
- Distinguished postdoctoral fellowship; salary approximately US$118,000 per year.
- Applicant
- United States / global eligibility subject to position rules