Medical Research Grants Available for 2025
Medical research drives the discovery of life-saving cures, helpful medicines, life-changing procedures, and effective medical tools to improve our lives. Because of this, it is critical to the health of current and future generations to keep moving forward. However, many vital studies remain underfunded. That’s where grants come in. By searching for available medical research grants listed on GrantWatch, nonprofits and other organizations can make real-life impacts for generations to come!
Why is Grant Funding for Medical Research Important?
Life-saving cures, procedures, medicines, and tools all depend on medical research. Consider how researchers and scientists area able to identify things like risk factors, early warning signs, effective treatments, and best practices for prevention and care. People from all walks of life recognize the vital role medical research plays in our global society. This shared understanding brings together individuals from diverse countries and backgrounds, all united in the pursuit of vital cures and sustainable solutions for health challenges worldwide. In truth, the health system we have today would not exist if medical research pioneers did not persist. In 2025, aligning medical research with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is more vital than ever.
Funding for Medical Research
Government budgets and philanthropic efforts cannot cover the full scope of medical research funding needs, and finding medical research grants available for applications be daunting. However, GrantWatch is here to help. Our Grant Search tool allows you to easily search for grants by recipient type, location, category, funding source, deadline, and more. You can also learn more grant-seeking tips and nonprofit grant trends from knowledgeable guests by visiting GrantTalk, a podcast hosted by GrantWatch CEO, Libby Hikind. We are excited to say that funders are actively accepting applications for medical research grants. Listed below are some of our favorite medical research grants available to help you get started with your grant-seeking journey.
Medical Research Grants Available Now!
Funding USA Neurological Research Projects
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for research projects related to neurological disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to support research that addresses gaps in the science of SCN2A-related disorders.
Funding Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Health Programs
Up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for health programs that benefit residents. Specifically, this grant invests in and catalyzes ideas, partnerships, medical education, research, and programs that improve the health and quality of life.
Advocacy and Medical Groups for Research in Neuromuscular Disease
Grants to USA and international nonprofits, and other organizations for research on rare genetic-based diseases. Funding is intended for individuals or organizations involved in a preclinical or clinical study of rare or neuromuscular disease.
Funding to New Jersey Nonprofits for Medical Training & Research
Grants up to $20,000 to New Jersey nonprofits to support medical training and research. Funding helps to provide institutions with accredited nursing schools with funds to benefit nursing students in need. Funding is also available to support cancer research.
British Columbia Grants to Benefit People with Disabilities
Up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofits and community groups for programs that benefit people with disabilities. Funding helps people with physical disabilities by increasing access to programs like community wellness, research, education, and more.
Activities to Advance Education and Healthcare Equity
Grants to USA and international organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research, screenings, STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal programs and food banks.
Funding for Addressing Health, Well-Being, and Education
Grants up to $25,000 to Louisiana nonprofits for research that addresses health, well-being, and education issues within the state. Funding is intended to support innovative first-year pilot projects that target existing issues.
Advance Scientific Knowledge about Rare Diseases
Sponsorship of USA and international events that raise awareness, support, and advance scientific knowledge around rare diseases. Funding is for events that focus on rare and neuromuscular disorders, especially Duchenne muscular dystrophy and limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
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