Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA

Due Dates: April 13, 2026 (Full Application)

Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; estimated total program funding $4,500,000; up to 3 awards; project period likely 1 year.

Summary: Supports research to identify and evaluate potential risk factors for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), with focus areas including military service, contact sports, TBI, neuroinflammation, infections, and environmental/genetic risk factors.

Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; eligibility is broad, including most public, nonprofit, and higher education entities.