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Vitalyst Health - 2025 Arizona Justice Reinvestment Grants

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A. Granillo (Southwest Institute for Research on Women)

Eligibility 
Only one (1) application per organization/collaboration may be submitted. Fiscal sponsors may support multiple applications.


This grant is designed for organizations working on:

  1. Public and behavioral health initiatives for substance use prevention, treatment, and early intervention services.
  2. Restorative justice, jail diversion, workforce development, and mentoring services for economically disadvantaged individuals in communities disproportionately affected by higher arrest and incarceration rates.
  3. Addressing the root causes of crime, reducing drug-related arrests, and lowering the prison population.
  4. Developing technology and programs to restore civil rights and expunge criminal records.
Research Category
Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
5/31/2025
Solicitation Type

The Retirement Research Foundation: Foundation For Aging Research Grants

Limit: 1 LOI per department

V. Lai (Psychology) 

Eligibility
Organizations may submit only one Letter of Inquiry and corresponding proposal per grant cycle. Common exceptions include proposals submitted by separate departments of large universities. 


RRF funds research that seeks to identify interventions, policies and practices to improve the well-being of older adults and/or their caregivers. Preference is given to projects aimed at generating practical knowledge and guidance that can be used by advocates, policy-makers, providers, and the aging network. Of particular interest are:

  • Interventional trials; translational studies; and health services and policy research
  • Projects that build on the investigator’s past studies
  • Proposals that include robust dissemination plans, if appropriate, to assure that findings reach audiences positioned to act on them
Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
5/1/2025

American Diabetes Association (ADA): 2025 Pathway to Stop Diabetes

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Basic through Pre-clinical Research Studies // Limit: 1 // Tickets Available: 0
S. Soto (Public Health)

Clinical through Public Health Research // Limit: 1 // Tickets Available: 0
E. Lee (Engineering)

ADA will accept up to two (2) nominations per institution with one (1) nomination spanning basic through preclinical research and one (1) nomination spanning clinical through public health research.

Nominations are welcomed from all areas of diabetes and span prevention, management, and cure of all diabetes types (i.e. type 1, type 2 and gestational), diabetes-related disease states (obesity, prediabetes, and other insulin resistant states) and complications. The program intends to attract a broad range of expertise to the field of diabetes from various fields of science and technology, including medicine, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics.

Examples of basic through preclinical research studies (for nomination #1) include:

  • Innovative mechanistic studies on fundamental or new aspects of biology
  • Novel insights derived from data science using AI/Machine Learning
  • Development of new technologies, devices, and/or experimental approaches
  • Identification and validation of novel and unique therapeutic targets 


Examples of clinical through public health research (for nomination #2) include:

  • Clinical experimental medicine studies
  • Identification and validation of novel biomarkers
  • Health services research
  • Behavioral research
  • Population epidemiology
  • Health economics research
  • Patient preference / Quality of Life
  • Dissemination and implementation science
  • Health Care system-based interventions

     

Eligibility

Accelerator Award Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold independent faculty positions and have demonstrated independent productivity in diabetes research. Applicants may currently hold independent NIH funding (K or R awards, including an initial NIH R01) but must not have applied for, or received, an NIH R01 renewal or a second R01 award.
  • Applicants must hold a MD, PhD, DMD, DO, PharmD, DVM or an equivalent health- or science-related degree.
  • Candidate’s must hold a full-time appointment at their sponsoring institution. Rare exceptions to full- time positions may be granted on a case-by-case basis and must be pre-approved by ADA Research Programs staff prior to application submission.
  • Applications are open to individuals with current research positions at university-affiliated institutions or other non-profit research institutions within the United States and U.S. possessions.
  • To assure continued excellence and diversity among applicants and awardees, the Association welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, including minority groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research.
  • Individuals must have permission to work within the U.S., either as U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or with appropriate work visas/permits. Institutional confirmation of permission to work within the U.S. will be required at the time of application submission.

Initiator Award Eligibility

  • Applicants must currently be in research training positions (i.e. post-doctoral fellowships, research fellowships) and can have no more than seven (7) years of training since their doctoral degree.
  • Initiator award recipients cannot concurrently hold an NIH K99/R00 grant. All other Career Development awards are allowable (unless holding of concurrent awards is prohibited by the other granting agency).
  • Candidate’s must hold a full-time appointment at their sponsoring institution. Rare exceptions to full- time positions may be granted on a case-by-case basis and must be pre-approved by ADA Research Programs staff prior to application submission.
  • Applicants must hold a MD, PhD, DMD, DO, PharmD, DVM or an equivalent health- or science-related degree.
  • Applicant fellowship positions must be at university-affiliated institutions or other non-profit research institutions within the United States and U.S. possessions.
  • To assure continued excellence and diversity among applicants and awardees, the Association welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, including minority groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research.
  • Individuals must have permission to work within the U.S., either as U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or with appropriate work visas/permits. Institutional confirmation of permission to work within the U.S. will be required at the time of application submission
Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
7/23/2025

2025 Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust Awards Program for Coronary Heart Disease Research

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T. Moukabary (Sarver Heart Center)

Program Overview:
The Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust Awards Program for Coronary Heart Disease Research supports research in the area of the prevention of coronary heart disease or circulatory failure and improving care for these patients. The Program focuses on basic and translational scientific research. Clinical studies are currently ineligible.

Action Applications examining the intersection of coronary heart disease and/or congestive heart failure and COVID-19 or similar viral illnesses are highly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility:
In accordance with Mr. Geneen’s directives, the Program supports smaller, mid-sized institutions. Each invited institution may only submit one application from a full-time faculty member. Junior faculty and those with less than $500,000 in direct costs funding at the time of application, are encouraged to apply. United States citizenship is not required.

Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
7/8/2025
Solicitation Type

Susan G. Komen Rising Star Researcher Award 2025

No Applicants // Limit: 1 // Tickets Available: 1 

The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) can nominate one applicant for the Susan G. Komen Rising Star Researcher Award 2025 which recognizes innovative work, budding leadership and dedicated mentorship in breast cancer research and treatment.

For more information please contact: UACC-PreAward.

Purpose of Award:

This award will honor an investigator whose work has the potential to significantly impact the breast cancer field, who demonstrates strong leadership potential in the breast cancer community and who exhibits a strong commitment to trainee mentorship.

The Rising Star Researcher Award has become another marquee breast cancer research award for Susan G. Komen and complements the Brinker Awards established in 1992 to honor pioneers and distinguished investigators in basic science and clinical research.

The Rising Star Researcher Award will be given annually to:

  • a breast cancer researcher from across the continuum of basic, translational, clinical, population health and implementation science research
  • who is driving science that is having a substantial impact, expanding our understanding of breast cancer and/or improving breast cancer care and outcomes,
  • is beginning to establish visibility and leadership in the field, beyond their scientific and/or clinical discoveries, and
  • is demonstrating mentorship that is significantly impacting the education and professional development of research and/or clinical trainees.
Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
5/12/2025
Solicitation Type

Susan G. Komen Brinker Awards for Scientific Distinction 2025

No Applicants // Limit: 3* // Tickets Available: 3


*The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) can nominate up to three applicants (one per category) for the Susan G. Komen’s Brinker Awards for Scientific Distinction 2025 which recognizes pioneering work in breast cancer research and treatment. 

For more information please contact: UACC-PreAward.

Award Categories (Limit 1 Each) 

  • The Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Basic Science will be presented to a basic science and/or translational researcher whose scientific discoveries or novel technologies have substantively impacted our understanding of the basic biology and intrinsic molecular processes driving breast cancer to improve breast cancer care.
  • The Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Clinical Research will be presented to a clinical researcher who has advanced new approaches for prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment that have paved the way for new clinical and therapeutic applications and/or practice changing, patient-focused care for breast cancer.
  • The Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Population Science will be presented to a researcher who has made pivotal advances in implementing science, cancer care delivery, health services research, epidemiology and/or developed innovative evidence-based interventions to enhance breast cancer outcomes.
Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
5/12/2025
Solicitation Type

V Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Grant 2025

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K. Huntoon (Neurosurgery)- V Scholar

The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) can nominate can nominate up to two proposals: one Translational OR V Scholar nominee and one All-Star nominee (if eligible) for the V Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Grant 2025.

For more information please contact: UACC-PreAward.

Eligibility

Nominee must meet all of the following criteria by the nomination due date:

  • Nominated by their Cancer Center Director or similar high ranking research official.
  • Employed at a non-profit research institution (e.g., 501c3, Section 170).
  • Either a US Citizen or a permanent legal resident in the US
  • See additional criteria for each mechanism listed in corresponding RFA within the Supporting Documents section above.
Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
5/7/2025
Solicitation Type

NEA 2025 Grants for Art Projects (GAP)

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A. Kraehe (Fine Arts, competitive resubmission)

The NEA is committed to supporting excellent arts projects for the benefit of all Americans. Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides funding for public engagement with the arts and arts education, for the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and for the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector. We welcome applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with small, medium, or large operating budgets.

We fund arts projects in the following disciplines: Artist Communities, Arts Education, Dance, Design, Film & Media Arts, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater, and Visual Arts.

Updated Eligibility Criteria

Organizations may no longer submit applications in the same fiscal year for both Grants for Arts Projects and Our Town funding categories (a separate application in the Research Awards category is allowable). Please carefully review the application limits section of the guidelines.

 

Research Category
Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
7/22/2025

NEA 2025 Our Town Program

The University of Arizona is ineligible to apply due to new combined institutional limit of one submission to Our Town or Grants for Art Projects (GAP) and a competitive resubmission to GAP. 

Updated Eligibility Criteria

Organizations may no longer submit applications in the same fiscal year for both Grants for Arts Projects and Our Town funding categories (a separate application in the Research Awards category is allowable). Please carefully review the application limits section of the guidelines.

Research Category
Funding Type
External Deadline
TBA May 2025

Arizona Bowl Grant Application

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C. Valenzuela (Adaptive Athletics)

Funding Criteria
Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service for at least three consecutive years.

  • Only one application will be accepted per organization per calendar year.
     
  • An organization must have been operating for a minimum of three years and prove fiscal accountability and responsibility.
     
  • The organization and the specific program being requested for grant funding must be locally administered (Southern Arizona) and must have clearly stated and measurable outcomes.
     
  • The mission of the organization and the specific programs must be clearly stated.
     
  • The award winners agree to make a presentation to the Bowl Grants Committee, providing information on the use of the Arizona Bowl grant monies received, if requested.
     
  • It is required that 100% of Arizona Bowl grant funding be spent within the 1st year of award disbursement. The agency must also provide a narrative on the spending timeline and budget for the grant.
     
  • The Arizona Bowl will review all dollar requests, but most grant requests funded are between $5000 and $25,000.
Research Category
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
5/15/2025
Solicitation Type