Ongoing: Grodman Family Foundation

The Grodman Family Foundation will support integrated multidisciplinary interventions that respond to, mitigate, and prevent distress among those least able to care for themselves. Read more about the Grodman Family Foundation

Due April 23: Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) is accepting applications for Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants. Read the Call for BWF.

Due April 24: IGPA Small Grants

The Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) funds research projects to catalyze policy inquiries by scholars or teams of scholars across the University of Illinois System, with the ultimate goal of maximizing impactful policy scholarship and public engagement. IGPA Small Grants are intended to catalyze new public-policy oriented projects with a quicker turnaround time and bigger impact. Any scholar affiliated with IGPA propose a project and serve as sole investigator, Principal Investigator, or co-Investigator of a research team. Read more about the Small Grants Program.

Due April 27: JOZEF and HUGUETTE COHEN INNOVATION AWARDS

These awards recognize research in the arts and humanities that demonstrates the essential role these fields play in enhancing lives in Illinois, across the nation, and around the world through leadership in discovery, education, engagement, and economic development.

Read more and apply for the JOZEF and HUGUETTE COHEN INNOVATION AWARDS

Due April 30: APF Direct Action Visionary Grants

The APF Direct Action Visionary Grants seek to fund innovative interventions, based on psychological knowledge, that directly address pressing needs of communities. Read the Call for APF Direct Action Visionary Grants

Due May 1: HUO Family Foundation: Junior Faculty Research Grants

HUO Family Foundation: Junior Faculty Research Grants – Effects of the Usage of Digital Technology on Brain Development, Social Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Young People. Read more about the HUO Family Foundation grant

Due May 1: LOIs for Research Retirement Foundation

Research Retirement Foundation is accepting LOIs for research aimed at generating practical knowledge and guidance relevant to multiple stakeholders.

Due May 1: LOIs for Caplan Family Foundation

The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood is accepting LOIs until May 31, 2026 for grants in the following areas: Parenting Education, Early Childhood Welfare, and Early Childhood Education and Play.

Due May 26: NIJ: FY25 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults

The National Institute of Justice is accepting proposals for FY25 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults .

Due June 30: William T. Grant Scholars Program

The William T. Grant Scholars Program funds five-year research and mentoring plans that significantly expand early researchers’ expertise in new disciplines, methods, and content areas.

Due July 15: LOIs for the John Templeton Foundation

The John Templeton Foundation offers grants in support of research and public engagement in six major Funding Areas.