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Limited Submissions

In limited submission programs, the sponsor restricts the number of applications or proposals a campus can submit to the agency. The guidelines for these programs require institutions to screen pre-proposals or nominations to determine which applications will be submitted for competition. Generally, institutions are allowed to submit one or two proposals or nominations to the sponsor.

Recent Opportunities

Sponsor NameProgram NameSponsor NumberCategoryInternal DeadlineExternal DeadlineFunding AmountNotesSponsor LinkInfoReady Application Link
National Institutes of HealthMedical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)PAR-24-128Federal1/25/2025https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-128.htmlhttps://uncg.infoready4.com/#manageCompetitionsDetail/2004156
St. Baldrick’s FoundationResearch GrantsFoundation11/18/20252/27/2025Award Ceiling: $100,000https://www.stbaldricks.org/for-researchers
St. Baldrick’s FoundationInternational ScholarsFoundation11/18/20252/27/2025Award Ceiling: $110,000https://www.stbaldricks.org/for-researchers
National Institutes of HealthEnvironmental Health Sciences Core Centers (EHSCC) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)RFA-ES-22-010Federal2/17/20253/18/2025https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-25-002.html
Health Resources and Services AdministrationFostering Collaboration Across Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs (RWHAPs) to Engage People with HIV in CareHRSA-26-014Federal11/17/202511/17/2025Award Ceiling: $1,500,000https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360594
National Science FoundationTest Bed: Toward a Netowork of Programmable Cloud Laboratories (PCL Test Bed) NSF 25-541Federal11/20/2025https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/pcl-test-bed-test-bed-toward-network-programmable-cloud-laboratories
American Psychological FoundationElizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate FellowshipsFoundation11/26/2025Award Ceiling: $20,800https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/koppitz-child-psychology-fellowship/
Samuel H. Kress FoundationHistory of Art Institutional Fellowships (in Europe)Foundation11/30/2025Award Ceiling: $30,000https://www.kressfoundation.org/Programs/Fellowships/History-of-Art-Institutional-Fellowships
SebastianStrong FoundationDiscovery Science AwardFoundation11/10/202511/30/2025Award Ceiling: $500,000https://apply.sebastianstrong.org/https://uncg.infoready4.com/#manageCompetitionsDetail/1999970
Blavatnik Awards Young ScientistUS National Awards: Nomination GuidelinesFoundation 12/3/202512/3/20250f2044https://blavatnikawards.org/awards/national-awards/nomination-guidelines/
National Science FoundaitonIntegrated Data Systems & Services (IDSS)NSF 25-544Federal12/4/2025Deadlines on both 12/4/2025 and 7/28/2026https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/idss-integrated-data-systems-services
V Foundation for Cancer Research 2026 Adult Translational Cancer Research Award – OR – All-Star Translational Cancer Research AwardFoundation12/5/2025Award Ceiling: $1,000,000https://www.v.org/
Mellon FoundationNew Directions FellowshipFoundation12/11/2025Award Ceiling: $300,000https://www.mellon.org/article/new-directions-fellowships
PivotalWorkplace Innovation Now (WIN) ChallengeFoundation12/11/2025Award Ceiling: $5,000,000https://www.winchallenge.org/
Dean & Margaret Lesher FoundationResponsive Grants 2026Foundation12/1/202512/15/2025Award Ceiling: $100,000https://lesherfoundation.org/grants/for-grantseekers/
Lever for Change, Capital One FoundationScaling Pathways to HomeownershipFoundation12/1/202512/17/2025Award Ceiling: $4,600,000https://homeownership.leverforchange.org/
The Conservation, Food & Health FoundationThe Conservation, Food & Health FoundationFoundation12/22/2025Award Ceiling: $50,000https://cfhfoundation.grantsmanagement08.com/https://uncg.infoready4.com/#manageCompetitionsDetail/2000376
ORAURalph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement AwardsFoundation11/6/20251/7/2026Award Ceiling: $5,000https://www.orau.org/partnerships/grant-programs/powe/index.html
National Endowment for the HumanitiesRediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition0250904-PQFederal11/13/20251/15/2026Award Ceiling: $350,000https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359731
National Endowment For the HumanitiesNational Digital Newspaper Program20260109-PJFederal1/15/2026Award Ceiling: $325,000https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/national-digital-newspaper-programhttps://uncg.infoready4.com/#manageCompetitionsDetail/2000556
Damon Runyon Cancer Research FoundationDamon Runyon Clinical Investigator AwardFoundation12/1/20251/20/2026Award Ceiling: $600,000https://www.damonrunyon.org/for-scientists/application-guidelines/clinical-investigatorhttps://uncg.infoready4.com/#manageCompetitionsDetail/2000463
J. P. Morgan Dolores Zohrab Liebmann FundFellowship for Study in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural SciencesFoundation11/17/20251/23/2026https://www.jpmorgan.com/private-bank/foundations/liebmann
Department of Health and Human ServicesRuth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32)PA-25-168Federal1/25/2026https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-25-168.htmlhttps://uncg.infoready4.com/#editCompetitionDetails/2000511
Gerda Henkel FoundationGerda Henkel Prize Foundation12/1/20251/30/2026Award Ceiling: 100,000 Euro’shttps://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/prizehttps://uncg.infoready4.com/#editCompetitionDetails/2000530
Mary Kay Ash Charitable FoundationInnovative/ Translaitonal Cancer Research GrantFoundation12/2/20252/1/2026Award Ceiling: $100,000https://marykayashfoundation.org/
The Camille & Henry Dreyfus FoundationCamille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar AwardsFoundation11/13/20252/3/2026Award Ceiling: $100,000https://www.dreyfus.org/camille-dreyfus-teacher-scholar/
National Science FoundationFoundations for Operating the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource: the NAIRR Operations Center (NAIRR-OC)NSF 25-546Federal2/4/2026Award Ceiling: $35,000,000https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/nairr-oc-foundations-operating-national-artificial-intelligence
Mellon Foundation2026 Higher Learning Program Open Call for ConceptsFoundation12/1/20252/17/2026https://www.mellon.org/article/higher-learning-open-call-for-concepts-2026
St. Baldricks FoundationSummer Fellowship AwardsFoundation11/18/20252/20/2026Award Ceiling: $5,000https://www.stbaldricks.org/for-researchers
St. Baldrick’s FoundationSt. Baldrick’s Scholars (Career Development Award)Foundation11/18/20252/27/2026Award Ceiling: $110,000https://www.stbaldricks.org/for-researchers
Dr. Scholl FoundationDr. Scholl Foundation GrantsFoundation11/5/20253/1/2026https://www.drschollfoundation.com/
National Science FoundationNSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM)NSF 25-514Federal3/3/2026Award Ceiling: $2,000,000https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/s-stem-nsf-scholarships-science-technology-engineering-mathematics
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCollaborative Surveys to Provide Inputs into Vaccine-Related Economic EvaluationsRFA-IP-26-097Federal3/31/2026Award Ceiling: $400,000https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360201
National Science FoundationNational Quantume Virtual Laboratory- Quantum Testbeds (NQVL) NSF 24-586Federal4/7/2026Award Ceiling: $32,000,000https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/nqvl-nsf-national-quantum-virtual-laboratory-quantum-testbeds
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDrug-Free Communities (DFC) Support ProgramCDC-RFA-CE-26-0061Federal4/14/2026Award Ceiling: $125,000https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360218
National Science FoundationSafety, Security, and Privacyh of Open-Source Ecosystems (Safe-OSE) NSF 24-608Federal4/28/2026Award Ceiling: $1,500,000https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/safe-ose-safety-security-privacy-open-source-ecosystems
PatagoniaEnvironmental GrantsFoundation5/1/2026Award Ceiling: $20,000https://www.patagonia.com/how-we-fund/
W. M. Keck FoundationResearch ProgramFoundation12/1/20255/1/2026Award Ceiling: $1,300,000https://www.wmkeck.org/research-overview/
ONO Pharma FoundationBreakthrough Science Initiative Awards Program (Ono Initiative)Foundation1/7/20265/8/2026Award Ceiling: $900,000LOI due: 2/14/2026https://www.onofound.org/for-applicants#ono-initiative
National Instutes of HealthNIA Expanding Research AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Educaiton Program RFA-AG-26-011RFA-AG-26-011Federal1/15/20265/27/2026https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-26-011.html
National Institutes of HealthCollaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1)PAR-20-103Federal12/17/20255/27/2026Award Ceiling: $7,500,000https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-077.html
National Science FoundaitonNSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)NSF 24-588Federal6/1/2026Award Ceiling: $3,180,000https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/egfp-nsf-epscor-graduate-fellowship-program
National Science FoundationEPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCorR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)NSF 25-522Federal8/11/2026Award Ceiling: $8,000,000 https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/e-rise-epscor-research-infrastructure-improvement-program-epscor
Center for Disease ControlOccupational Safety and Health Training Project Grants [T03]Federal6/30/202610/29/2026Award Ceiling: $750,000https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OH-25-003.html#_3._Additional_Information
National Science FoundationMajor Research Instrumentaiton (MRI) Program NSF 23-519Federal8/4/202611/16/2026Award Ceiling: $4,000,000https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/mri-major-research-instrumentation-program
Duke Endowmnet Duke Endowment Grants Health Care Division and Child & Family Wellbeing DivisonFoundation10/5/202612/15/2026https://www.dukeendowment.org/grants
De. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research TrustCatalyst Awards ProgramFoundation3/3/202612/31/2026Award Ceiling: $350,000Forecastedhttps://hria.org/grants/falkcap/
Department of StateAnnual Program Statement for U.S. Presentaiton at International Art BiennalesDFOP0017204Federal1/30/2027Award Ceiling: $375,000https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360164
Department of Health and Human ServicesLimited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PAR-24-326Federal6/1/2027Unknownhttps://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356887
Department of CommerceCHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)2025-NIST-CHIPS-CRDO-01Federal9/30/2029Award Floor: $10,000,000https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360651
National Institutes of HealthLimited Competition: Mentored Research Career Development Program Award in Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)PAR-25-196Federal1/28/2026, 5/28/2026, 9/28/2026, 1/28/2027, 5/28/2027, 9/28/2027https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-196.html
Dermatology FoundationResearch Awards programFoundationMid-Career Research award applications due 12/1/2025https://dermatologyfoundation.org/rap/
Oak Ridge Associated Universities Innovation Partnerships ProgramFoundationhttps://www.orau.org/partnerships/grant-programs/innovation-partnerships.html
Department of Health and Human ServicesLimited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PAR – 25-195Federal9/28/2027https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357838
Klingenstein Third Generation FoundationFellowship ProgramFoundation12/15/2025$100,000.00https://klingenstein.org/klingenstein-third-generation-foundation/fellowship-program/
Open Live Limited Submission Opportunities in Power BI
    1. UNCG Research lists upcoming limited-submission opportunities online.
    2. If a researcher expresses interest in a limited submission via research@uncg.edu or to the UNCG Office of Research Development director, UNCG Research will invite internal submissions, with an internal deadline specified. Faculty will be given a minimum of five business days to respond.
    3. Interested faculty researchers or teams submit a short project summary via research@uncg.edu or to the UNCG Office of Research Development director (see pre-proposal requirements below).
    4. UNCG Research distributes project summaries to RAC members no later than the next business day after the announced internal deadline.
    5. RAC then reviews the submitted documents and determines which one(s) is/are recommended to be sent from the university.
      • RAC members will be given a minimum of three business days to respond with recommendations (see Step 5). Among those recommendations are the following possibilities: (1) The best (one) of the submitted project abstracts/project summaries should move forward; (2) two or more of the projects should be merged and the resulting proposal should move forward; or (3) none of the projects should move forward.
    6. RAC sends recommendations to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement, who makes the final decision.
    7. The Office of Research and Engagement informs the faculty member(s) or faculty team(s) of the decision in time to develop the full proposal(s) according to the agency guidelines and prepare them for submission to the agency on or before the due date.

    Submit a single PDF (preferred) or MS Word File. All materials must be typed in no smaller than 11 point font that contains the following:

    • The UNCG Limited Submission pre-proposal cover sheet;
    • A two-page (maximum) project summary that adequately addresses the program goals and objectives; (Carefully read program guidelines)
    • A one-page (maximum) budget that summarizes the total project period and includes whether matching funds will be contributed to the project (Use Limited Submission Budget Template form); and
    • A four-page (maximum, each) CV for PI and all Co-PI’s, which contains a list of relevant research funding in the past three years and publications and awards in the past five years

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    Foundation Applications

    RECENT OPPORTUNITIES

    Sponsor NameProgram NameSponsor NumberCategoryIs this a Limited Submission?External DeadlineFunding AmountLink
    Mary Kay Ash Charitable FoundationInnovative/ Translaitonal Cancer Research GrantFoundationYes2/1/2026Award Ceiling: $100,000https://marykayashfoundation.org/
    The Camille & Henry Dreyfus FoundationCamille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar AwardsFoundationYes2/3/2026Award Ceiling: $100,000https://www.dreyfus.org/camille-dreyfus-teacher-scholar/
    The Camille & Henry Dreyfus FoundationCamille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar AwardsFoundationYes2/3/2026Award Ceiling: $100,000https://www.dreyfus.org/camille-dreyfus-teacher-scholar/
    Mellon Foundation2026 Higher Learning Program Open Call for ConceptsFoundationYes2/17/2026https://www.mellon.org/article/higher-learning-open-call-for-concepts-2026
    St. Baldricks FoundationSummer Fellowship AwardsFoundationYes2/20/2026Award Ceiling: $5,000https://www.stbaldricks.org/for-researchers
    St. Baldrick’s FoundationSt. Baldrick’s Scholars (Career Development Award)FoundationYes2/27/2026Award Ceiling: $110,000https://www.stbaldricks.org/for-researchers
    Dr. Scholl FoundationDr. Scholl Foundation GrantsFoundationYes3/1/2026https://www.drschollfoundation.com/
    PatagoniaEnvironmental GrantsFoundationYes5/1/2026Award Ceiling: $20,000https://www.patagonia.com/how-we-fund/
    W. M. Keck FoundationResearch ProgramFoundationYes5/1/2026Award Ceiling: $1,300,000https://www.wmkeck.org/research-overview/
    ONO Pharma FoundationBreakthrough Science Initiative Awards Program (Ono Initiative)FoundationYes5/8/2026Award Ceiling: $900,000https://www.onofound.org/for-applicants#ono-initiative
    Duke Endowmnet Duke Endowment Grants Health Care Division and Child & Family Wellbeing DivisonFoundationYes12/15/2026https://www.dukeendowment.org/grants
    De. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research TrustCatalyst Awards ProgramFoundationYes12/31/2026Award Ceiling: $350,000https://hria.org/grants/falkcap/
    Dermatology FoundationResearch Awards programFoundationYesMid-Career Research award applications due 12/1/2025https://dermatologyfoundation.org/rap/
    Oak Ridge Associated Universities Innovation Partnerships ProgramFoundationYeshttps://www.orau.org/partnerships/grant-programs/innovation-partnerships.html

    Applying to a foundation or a sponsor that requires the applicant to have 501c3 status is a delicate dance. It’s important to understand the landscape.

    Before you begin an online application or create an account, please contact OSP. Fill out the Foundation Proposal Request form, so we can check with University Advancement and others on campus and give you the information you need. OSP will assist with:

    • Relationship building. How you ask a question or present your work is just as important as the question itself. Building a relationship with a foundation is critical. UNCG OSP asks that you let us help you build that relationship, so you can take the best first step.
    • Minimizing internal competition. Sometimes foundations have competitive grant programs but also work directly with representative from our University Advancement Office on larger campus funding priorities. Just as we want you to build a relationship with a sponsor, someone else on campus may have also built a relationship. We want to ensure that our communications with industry or foundation sponsors are coordinated across the university for optimal results.
    • Translation. The language used by some in the nonprofit sector is slightly different than what many PIs are accustomed to with their federal or state grants. Many concepts are the same, but the language can vary. Let us help you translate.
    • Finding the right fit. Foundations truly wish to fund projects that fit their funding priorities. We can help you evaluate if a particular foundation is a good fit for your project.

    Before you begin an online application or create an account, please contact OSP. Fill out the Foundation Proposal Request form, so we can check with University Advancement and others on campus and give you the information you need to launch a successful relationship.

    The first 2 questions we need to answer when applying to a foundation
    1. Who will be the applicant organization?
      Many foundations will stipulate that they support 501c3 nonprofit organizations. UNCG is technically an Institution of Higher Education (IHE) that does have the same status as 501c3 but is officially a different designation. The bylaws and possibly accounting practices of some foundations require them to fund 501c3s and not IHEs. In those cases, we can apply through the UNCG Excellence Foundation, the 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that supports and funds a portion of sponsored research activity at UNCG.
    2. Are overhead costs allowed?
      Your potential sponsor may not use the same language you do to discuss F&A (facilities and administrative)/indirect costs. Most foundations do have limits, however we must be careful to ask them of their restrictions not suggest that they do restrict.
    Finding answers

    Read the sponsor guidelines and any associated FAQ documents, check the sponsor website, or call UNCG Sponsored Programs, and we’ll help.

    Sometimes PIs find themselves in conversation with program officers, and the applicant organization and overhead questions come up. If that happens, here is suggested language for these questions.

    Applicant organization: “We have the option of applying under two different organizations, and we would like to verify which is the best fit for your program. In our past experience working with foundations, we have encountered some that must issue funds only to 501c3 nonprofit organizations, while others can support both 501c3 AND public Institutions of Higher Education (IHE). Technically, UNC Greensboro (tax ID 56-6001468) is a public institution of higher education, which has the same status as a 501c3 but is officially a different designation. We have an affiliated organization (UNCG Excellence Foundation) that is a 501c3 (tax ID: 56-6086393). Our preference is to apply as UNCG, but please advise if this is acceptable.”

    F&A/Indirect costs: “Will you please provide information on any limits (percentage or dollar amount) the [insert name of foundation] may have on F&A/indirect costs for this grant program.”

    Documents. You will find many on our Proposal Preparation pages, but each sponsor is unique. Your UNCG Sponsored Programs contact will provide you with any additional resources you need.

    Registering. Your UNCG Sponsored Programs contact will tell you the best way to register with the foundation. If the foundation uses a Foundant system, we provide a tutorial for account set-up.

    Budget. For guidance on developing your budget, visit the Budget Development page.

    More so than with federal sponsors, keep in mind that your target audience may not know the details of your work. Many foundations will be more receptive if you write in more general terms and tone.

    For social change opportunities, consider adding a compelling story. Some sponsors allow or ask for images or video. Plan early!

    If you need letters for partners, ask early!

    As always, watch word and character limits and check for any formatting requirements (font, margins, page numbers, line spacing).

    Aesthetics can make a big difference, and OSP can help.

    Routing for review. Visit the Cayuse Routing page to learn how to route your proposal for internal review.

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