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US Sector Grants

Healthcare & Life Sciences Business Grants

The UK life sciences sector benefits from substantial government investment through UKRI, NHS innovation programmes, and dedicated biotech funding. Grants support research, development, and commercialisation of healthcare innovations.

241grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

Medical Research Funding

UKRI, MRC, and charity funders support biomedical research and early-stage development. Academic-industry partnerships can access significant research grant funding.

NHS Innovation

NHS programmes including SBRI Healthcare and Academic Health Science Networks support health tech companies to develop and deploy innovations within the healthcare system.

Regulatory & Commercialisation

Grants help life sciences companies navigate regulatory approval and commercialisation. This includes clinical trial support and market access assistance.

US Life Sciences & Health Grants

241 grants found

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Breva

Breva Thrive Grant

The Breva Thrive Grant awards $5,000 each quarter to small business owners who are making a measurable difference in their local communities.

$5,000Nationwide1 Apr 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

County Infrastructure Grant Program

The County Infrastructure Grant Program provides up to $100 million in grants for county‑led infrastructure projects in New York, with larger awards for projects that create housing.

$100 millionNew York30 Apr 2026
All Sectors
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Visionaries

Hey Helen Grant

The Hey Helen Grant offers $10,000 in unrestricted funding to support women and nonbinary entrepreneurs building mission-driven, for-profit businesses in the U.S.

$10,000Nationwide30 Apr 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

NY FIRST Medical School Grant Program

The NYFIRST medical school grant program provides up to $1 million to New York State medical schools to recruit or retain top life‑science researchers, supporting lab setup, equipment, and staff, with a required 2:1 matching contribution.

$1.0 millionNew York15 May 2026
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Waterbury/WBDC

Waterbury/WBDC Small Business Grant Program

Provides grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to eligible small businesses in Waterbury, Connecticut for projects that drive business growth and improve profitability.

$2,500 to $10,000Connecticut15 Jun 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Food and Drug Administration

Minor Use Minor Species Development of Drugs (R01)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and solicits Research Project (R01) grant applications from institutions or organizations that propose to develop or support the development of designated new animal drugs intended for minor uses in major species or for use in minor species (MUMS).

Up to $250,000Nationwide29 Jan 2027
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Bureau of African Affairs

U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration.

$5,000,000 - $50,000,000Nationwide27 May 2027
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DOC NOAA - ERA Production

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and maritime operations; enhancing seafood safety and management through training in seafood best practices, marketing, and fishery management; technological innovation in…

$15,000 - $75,000Alaska1 May 2028
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Governor's Office of Economic Development

First Home Investment Zone (FHIZ)

Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over time to accommodate the zone's project and system infrastructure costs.

VariesUtah31 Dec 2027
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Governor's Office of Economic Development

Housing & Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ)

Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over a period of time to support development costs, including housing affordability and increased density.

VariesUtah31 Dec 2027
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants

Grants for U.S. sustainable agriculture research and education.

VariesNationwideRolling
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National Institute of Standards and Technology

CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

Federal funding for domestic semiconductor manufacturing facility construction.

VariesNationwideRolling
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