📅 Deadline Calendar
Upcoming grant deadlines organized by month. Check official websites for exact dates as deadlines may change.
⚠️ Important: This calendar includes typical annual deadlines for recurring grants. Always verify current deadlines on official grant websites as they may change year to year.
🔴 Immediate Deadlines (Next 60 Days)
November 2025
| Deadline | Grant | Organization | Amount | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | FY26 Northeast Corridor IIJA Supplemental | DOT Federal Railroad Admin | Variable | Organizations |
| 11/21/2025 | FY24 Port of Rosedale Multimodal Expansion | DOT Federal Railroad Admin | Variable | Organizations |
December 2025
| Deadline | Grant | Organization | Amount | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | Fund for Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) | Dept of Education | Variable | Institutions |
| 12/05/2025 | Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant | DHS-FEMA | Variable | State/Local Govt |
| 12/05/2025 | FIFA World Cup Grant Program | DHS-FEMA | Variable | State/Local Govt |
| 12/15/2025 | Mine of the Future - Proving Ground Initiative | National Energy Technology Lab | Variable | R&D Organizations |
| 12/15/2025 | Mines & Metals Critical Minerals Recovery | National Energy Technology Lab | Variable | R&D Organizations |
📆 Recurring Annual Deadlines
January
Typical Deadlines:
- ERC Consolidator Grants - European Research Council
- Amount: Up to €2M over 5 years
- Audience: Researchers 7-12 years post-PhD
- Usually: Late January/Early February
February
Typical Deadlines:
- NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence - NIH
- Amount: Up to $249K per phase
- Audience: Postdocs
- Cycles: February, June, October
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP) - NSF (some disciplines)
- Amount: $37,000/year + $12,000 COE
- Audience: Graduate students
- Note: Deadline varies by field (Oct-Feb)
March
Typical Deadlines:
- Various NSF Programs - Domain-specific deadlines
- Horizon Europe Calls - European Commission (varies)
April
Typical Deadlines:
- NIH F31 Predoctoral Fellowships - NIH
- Amount: Stipend + tuition
- Audience: PhD students
- Cycles: April, August, December
May
Typical Deadlines:
- Various Foundation Grants - Rolling or spring deadlines
June
Typical Deadlines:
- NIH K99/R00 - NIH
- Second cycle
- Summer Research Programs - Various organizations
July
Typical Deadlines:
- NSF CAREER Award - NSF
- Amount: ~$400,000-$500,000 over 5 years
- Audience: Early-career faculty
- Note: Varies by directorate (July-October)
August
Typical Deadlines:
- NIH F31 Predoctoral Fellowships - NIH
- Third cycle
- Some NSF Programs - Domain-specific
September
Typical Deadlines:
- Sloan Research Fellowships - Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
- Amount: $75,000 over 2 years
- Audience: Early-career scholars
- Usually: Mid-September
October
Typical Deadlines:
- NSF GRFP - NSF (most disciplines)
- Amount: $37,000/year + $12,000 COE
- Audience: Graduate students
- Usually: Mid-October
- NIH K99/R00 - NIH
- Third cycle
- Hertz Foundation Fellowship - Hertz Foundation
- Amount: Up to $250,000
- Audience: PhD students (applied sciences)
- Usually: Late October
November
Typical Deadlines:
- Various International Programs
December
Typical Deadlines:
- NIH F31 - NIH
- Fourth cycle (some years)
- Year-end Foundation Grants
🔄 Rolling Deadlines
These grants accept applications year-round or have multiple submission windows:
Government Grants
- 70+ opportunities with various deadlines
- Check Live Dashboard for current listings
Foundation Grants
| Grant | Organization | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Grants | Mozilla Foundation | $10,000-$50,000 | Rolling applications |
| NLnet Foundation | NLnet Foundation | €5,000-€50,000 | Multiple rounds annually |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative | CZI | Variable | RFP-based |
| GitHub Sponsors | GitHub | Variable | Continuous |
| Prototype Fund | German Federal Govt | Up to €47,500 | Multiple rounds annually |
Open Source Specific
| Grant | Focus | Amount | Deadline Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Tech Fund | Critical OSS infrastructure | €50,000-€300,000 | Application rounds |
| NLnet | Internet technologies | €5,000-€50,000 | Continuous |
| Mozilla MOSS | Open source projects | $10,000-$250,000 | RFP-based |
📊 Planning Your Application Timeline
For Fellowships (PhD/Postdoc)
**6 Months Before Deadline:**
- ✅ Identify target grants
- ✅ Review eligibility requirements
- ✅ Draft research proposal
- ✅ Identify recommenders
**3 Months Before:**
- ✅ Request letters of recommendation
- ✅ Complete first draft
- ✅ Get mentor feedback
- ✅ Prepare broader impacts statement
**1 Month Before:**
- ✅ Final revisions
- ✅ Institutional approval
- ✅ Confirm letters are submitted
- ✅ Budget finalization
**1 Week Before:**
- ✅ Final proofreading
- ✅ Check all required documents
- ✅ Submit early!
For Research Grants (Faculty/PI)
**12 Months Before Deadline:**
- ✅ Develop research idea
- ✅ Build collaborations
- ✅ Preliminary data collection
- ✅ Identify funding opportunity
**6 Months Before:**
- ✅ Draft research plan
- ✅ Collaborate with co-investigators
- ✅ Consult with program officers
- ✅ Budget development
**3 Months Before:**
- ✅ Complete draft proposal
- ✅ Internal review process
- ✅ Letters of support
- ✅ Institutional approvals (IRB, IACUC, etc.)
**1 Month Before:**
- ✅ Final revisions
- ✅ Sponsored research office review
- ✅ Compile all documents
- ✅ Submit 48 hours early!
🎯 Tips for Deadline Management
Set Up Alerts
For Live Grants:
- Run the scraper monthly:
python src/master_scraper.py - Subscribe to Grants.gov email alerts
- Follow funding agencies on social media
For Curated Grants:
- Mark recurring deadlines in your calendar
- Set reminders 6 months before
- Check agency websites quarterly
Multi-Grant Strategy
Don’t put all eggs in one basket! Successful researchers often have:
- 3-5 applications in preparation at any time
- Mix of deadlines across the year
- Different risk levels (safe bets + reach grants)
Resubmission Planning
If rejected:
- ✅ Read reviews immediately
- ✅ Start revisions within 1 month
- ✅ Most agencies allow resubmission
- ✅ Resubmissions have higher success rates
📱 Quick Reference
This Month’s Action Items
🔗 External Resources
- Grants.gov - US federal grant opportunities
- NSF Funding - NSF grants search
- NIH Guide for Grants - NIH funding opportunities
- Funding & Tenders Portal - EU grants
- UKRI Funding Finder - UK research grants
💡 Pro Tip: Subscribe to funding agency newsletters and set calendar reminders for annual deadlines. Most major grants follow the same schedule year after year!
Last updated: November 16, 2025
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