Open federal grants for state governments
456 open opportunities as of Oct 16, 2026.
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State governments are eligible for many formula and competitive programs. Some federal programs only accept applications from a designated state agency, so the right office to apply may be named in the notice or in the program regulations.
The list below shows every open opportunity in our database whose official notice lists state governments as an eligible applicant type. Each listing links to a summary page and to the official notice.
Being in an eligible group is only the first check. Read the eligibility section of each notice for location, program focus, cost sharing and other conditions before you start an application.
Open opportunities
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-188
NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-149
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-178
NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-159
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-179
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-194
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-182
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-181
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-184
Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Management and Data Coordination Unit (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-28-057
NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-AG-26-011
NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-AG-26-010
Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and Other Infectious Diseases (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-AI-28-031
Enhancing Mechanistic Research on Precision Probiotic Therapies (R33 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-210
Enhancing Mechanistic Research on Precision Probiotic Therapies (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-211
NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (6/27)
National Endowment for the Arts · 2027FCAHDOM02
NIGMS National and Regional Resources (R24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-416
BRAIN Initiative: Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization- Next Generation Sensor Technology Development (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-MH-26-140
BRAIN Initiative: Reagent Resources for Brain Cell Type-Specific Access to Broaden Distribution of Enabling Technologies for Neuroscience (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-MH-26-120
Early-Stage Dissemination and Implementation Research in Communication Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-DC-26-001
Frequently asked questions
Does being listed as eligible mean my organization qualifies?
No. The applicant type is only the first filter. Most notices add more conditions, such as location, program focus, matching funds or prior experience. Read the eligibility section of the official notice before you apply.
Is GovGrantsUSA a government website?
No. GovGrantsUSA is an independent platform operated by VRLY Ventures LLC. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Opportunity details are summarized from public federal sources such as Grants.gov.
Does it cost anything to apply for a federal grant?
Searching for and applying to federal grants on Grants.gov is free. Be wary of anyone who asks for a fee to "release" a grant or guarantees an award.
How current is this information?
Listings are refreshed from public federal data every day, and each page shows when it was last updated. Agencies can change or cancel a notice at any time, so always confirm details in the official notice.
What do I need before I can apply?
Most applicants through Grants.gov need an active SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity ID (UEI), a Login.gov account and a Grants.gov account linked to their organization. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.