How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 20% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 21%. Based on 251 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 3% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $499,935. Expect about 61 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Field Initiated Projects Program (Research)?
See the official announcement for eligibility details.
When is the deadline?
The funder has forecast this opportunity but hasn't announced a deadline yet. Sign up for a reminder and we'll email you when it opens.