Non-dilutive grants can support research, technology development, and business growth without requiring founders to give up equity. E.B. Howard Consulting tracks funding opportunities across government agencies and private funders to identify programs worth a closer look.
This roundup highlights funding opportunities newly added to our research between September 21 and October 11, 2026. These programs are not necessarily newly announced, and each has its own eligibility requirements, application conditions, and deadlines.
Government Funding Opportunities
| Funder | Funding Opportunity | About | Amount | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Energy | Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 | Supports research, development, fabrication, and reactor testing of silicon carbide cladding for potential commercial nuclear fuel applications. | Up to $62,500,000 | View Grant |
| U.S. Department of Energy | Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program | Cost-sharing assistance for regulatory review and licensing work involving advanced nuclear reactors and supporting facilities. | Up to $8,000,000 | View Grant |
| National Institute of Justice | NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety | Supports rigorous research and evaluations of K-12 safety practices, anonymous reporting systems, and school threat assessment approaches. | Up to $5,000,000 | View Grant |
| National Institute of Justice | NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research | Supports research on strategies and technologies for adult criminal justice systems, including workforce readiness and de-escalation training. | Up to $5,000,000 | View Grant |
| National Institute of Justice | NIJ FY 2026 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program | Supports research evaluating the effectiveness of crisis intervention initiatives funded through the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program. | Up to $5,943,493 | View Grant |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture | Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program | Supports Agriculture Innovation Centers providing technical assistance to producers marketing value-added agricultural products. | Up to $1,000,000 | View Grant |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Minor Use Minor Species Development of Drugs (R01) | Supports qualified safety and effectiveness testing for designated animal drugs addressing minor uses or minor species. | Up to $250,000 | View Grant |
| National Institutes of Health | Blueprint MedTech Translator (UG3/UH3, Clinical Trial Optional) | Supports translational development and clinical feasibility studies of therapeutic and diagnostic devices for nervous-system and neuromuscular disorders. | Not specified | View Grant |
| National Institutes of Health | Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications (R21) | Supports development of new brain stimulation devices and significant improvements to existing devices for mental health applications. | Not specified | View Grant |
| National Institutes of Health | Focused Technology Research and Development (R01) | Supports innovative technology development intended to advance how biomedical research knowledge is obtained. | Not specified | View Grant |
| National Institutes of Health | IGNITE: Neurotherapeutic Agent Characterization and In Vivo Efficacy Studies (R61/R33) | Supports pharmacologic characterization and efficacy testing of candidate therapies for neurological and neuromuscular disorders. | Not specified | View Grant |
| National Institutes of Health | Development of Biomarkers for Neurological and Neuromuscular Disorders (R61/R33) | Supports discovery and early biological, analytical, and clinical assessment of biomarkers relevant to neurotherapeutic development. | Not specified | View Grant |
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Funding information may change. Confirm current program details, eligibility, deadlines, and any required preliminary application steps directly with the funder before applying.