Four New Limited Submission Opportunities for the Week of May 25, 2026
Four New Limited Submission Opportunities for the Week of May 25, 2026

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Funding Landscape and New Limited Submission Opportunities for the Week of May 25, 2026

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Funding Landscape

Hanover Research shares the Arts and Humanities Grants Calendar.
This calendar features federal and non-federal funding opportunities across a wide range of disciplines for arts and humanities researchers.

The National Cancer Institute issues a funding opportunity for cancer epidemiology cohort studies.
This program is to support cancer epidemiology cohort studies addressing key gaps in cancer etiology and survivorship. Applications may include hypothesis-driven research, cohort infrastructure and maintenance, continued follow-up, and sharing of data and biospecimen resources, as appropriate. Next due date: October 5, 2026.

New Limited Submission Opportunities

CDC: Increasing awareness and knowledge of Alpha-gal Syndrome in the United States

Description: Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) the aim is to improve awareness and knowledge of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) in the United States. Because AGS is an emerging condition and is not nationally notifiable. This effort will focus on creating a professional network of AGS researchers and public health professionals, improving surveillance, and enhancing communication materials. This NOFO seeks to improve: AGS surveillance, Patient care, and Awareness and understanding.
Limitation: one application per institution
Internal Submission Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 12pm
Sponsor Application Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026

FEMA: Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program

Description: The purpose of the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP&S) Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The FP&S Program offers grants to support activities in two categories: 1) Fire Prevention and Safety Activities: activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards; and 2.) Research and Development Activities: research and development activities aimed at improving firefighter safety.
Limitation: two applications per institution 
Internal Submission Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026
Sponsor Application Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026

NIH: Diabetes Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

Description: This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for Diabetes Research Centers (DRCs) that are designed to support and enhance the national research effort in diabetes, its complications, and related endocrine and metabolic diseases. The purpose of this Centers program is to bring together basic and clinical investigators to enhance communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and effectiveness of ongoing research in Diabetes Research Center topic areas. By providing shared access to specialized technical resources (research cores) and supporting a Pilot and Feasibility Program (P&F), DRCs are intended to create an environment that provides the capability for accomplishments greater than those that would be possible by individual research project grant support alone. 
Limitation: one application per institution
Internal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Sponsor Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 27, 2027

NIH: Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Description: Responding to the needs of the scientific community to bolster a vibrant and sustainable research workforce, the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (KUH) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has incorporated additional flexibilities for institutional training programs serving the mission interests of non-malignant kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, encompassing both adult and pediatric conditions. The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity is to invite applications for Institutional Network Awards (U2C-TL1) to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of researchers and provide them with the coordinated support, resources, and networks they need to succeed and lead.
Limitation: one application per institution
Internal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Sponsor Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 25, 2027

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