American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association COVID-19 and Diabetes Research Award
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is requesting applications for research focused on the impact of diabetes on COVID-19 and the impact of COVID-19 on diabetes and its complications.
Recent clinical results have shown that people with diabetes are at higher risk of death from COVID-19 and that COVID-19 drives an increased risk of hyperglycemia and other complications in those with and without diabetes. This is in addition to the risk due to advanced age and chronic disease. Both the biological mechanisms underlying this risk and how to minimize it remain poorly understood. There is an urgent need for research to understand the impact of diabetes on COVID-19 and vice versa. This is true at a basic and clinical level.
Award Amount:
10 Grants of up to $100,000/each
Due Date:
May 22, 2020
Department of Defense
Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Parkinson’s Program (NETP)
The FY20 Defense Appropriation Act provides $16 million to the Department of Defense Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Parkinson’s Program (NETP) to support research to better understand and treat the neuro-degenerative effects of Parkinson’s disease (PD) associated with military deployment, environmental, and/or occupational exposures. Research into military service-related risk factors is critical for past, present, and future Service members who may be affected PD. As directed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, the Defense Health Agency J9, Research and Development Directorate manages the Defense Health Program (DHP) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation.  The managing agent for the anticipated Program Announcement/Funding Opportunity is the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC).
Award Amount:
Varies on Award (3 Available)
Due Date:
August 18, 2020
Department of Defense
DEPSCoR:Â Defense Established Programs to Stimulate Competitive Research
As part of the FY20 defense appropriations bill, Congress tasked the Basic Research Office with managing the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR). DEPSCoR is a capacity building program that is designed to strengthen the research infrastructure at institutions of higher education in underutilized States/Territories. In order to achieve its congressional mandate, the Basic Research Office developed three major thrusts for DEPSCoR – 1) augment funding to an existing tri-Service program, 2) solicit applications for a stand-alone collaborative competition, and 3) outreach meetings.
Award Amount:
$200,000 – $600,000
Due Date:
September 21, 2020
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Department of Defense
Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP)
The FY20 Defense Appropriations Act provides funding to the Department of Defense Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) to support research of exceptional scientific merit in the area of kidney cancer.  As directed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, the Defense Health Agency J9, Research and Development Directorate manages the Defense Health Program (DHP) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation. The managing agent for the anticipated Program Announcements/Funding Opportunities is the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC).
Award Amount:
$725,000
Due Date:
August 5, 2020
Department of Defense
Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP)
The FY20 Defense Appropriations Act provides funding to the Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) to support innovative, high-impact prostate cancer research.  As directed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, the Defense Health Agency J9, Research and Development Directorate manages the Defense Health Program (DHP) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation. The managing agent for the anticipated Program Announcements/Funding Opportunities is the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC).
Award Amount:
$600,000 – $750,000
Due Date:
September 10, 2020
EDA – US Economic Development Administration
EDA Seeks Applications to Support to Nuclear Closure Communities
Closures of nuclear power plants (NPPs) throughout the United States have had a significant impact on the economic foundations of surrounding communities through sudden job losses and a reduction to the local tax base.
EDA has a strong history of working with communities facing structural economic adjustments, including those impacted by nuclear power plant closures.
In FY 2020, EDA is deploying $15 million appropriated to the agency to support communities impacted by nuclear plant closures.
Award Amount:
Varies on funding opportunity
Due Date:
Varies on funding opportunity
More Information about Support to Nuclear Closure Communities
VentureWell
Sustainable Design Faculty Grant
Integrating sustainability principles and frameworks in Stem Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Are you a faculty or staff member committed to integrating principles, practices, and methodologies of environmental responsibility into your I & E curriculum? Apply now for a Sustainable Design Faculty Grant of up to $30,000 to develop new—or strengthen existing—courses and programs that incorporate key concepts of sustainability and environmental responsibility with the end goal of developing novel inventions and technologies.
Special consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate clear support for student innovations that are dedicated to climate change solutions, as well as innovations to existing products or systems that address an opportunity to become carbon neutral or net zero energy.
Award Amount:
Up to $30,000
Due Date:
May 20, 2020