Best Neuroscience Grants in Maine

U.S.-based research institutions and principal investigators with fully equipped labs conducting basic life-science research, including neuroscience, can apply for the Mathers Charitable Foundation’s grants. Funding supports bold, foundational work in areas like neuroscience, genetics, cancer biology, microbiome, and stem cells with strong potential to transform human health, and may benefit Maine-based neuroscience programs at eligible institutions.

Early-career, tenure-track neuroscience faculty at degree-granting institutions in the U.S. or Canada can receive Sloan Research Fellowships supporting fundamental research. Focused on advancing fields like neuroscience, the Alfred P Sloan Foundation offers two-year, US $75,000 awards usable for research expenses such as staffing, equipment, lab costs, travel, or summer salary.

Hospitals, universities, patient groups, and other 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), and qualified nonprofits in Maine can receive funding for neuroscience and broader biomedical education and research initiatives. The Amgen Foundation provides U.S. healthcare donations supporting science, technology, medicine, patient and public education, and related medical or scientific meetings and scholarships in key therapeutic and research areas.

Independent faculty investigators at U.S. nonprofit research institutions can seek funding for neuroscience projects exploring the biological mechanisms of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Grants from the McKnight Foundation help Maine neuroscience researchers and others pursue innovative, cross-disciplinary studies, including environmental contributions to brain disorders, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years.

Early-career neuroscience faculty at U.S. not-for-profit research institutions, including those in Maine, can receive McKnight Scholar Awards to advance research on learning and memory disorders. Focused on basic neuroscience with clear clinical relevance, the McKnight Foundation provides US $225,000 over three years for salaries, equipment, supplies, and other direct research costs.

Academic and research institutions conducting basic social psychology research, including social and affective neuroscience, can apply for support in Maine and nationwide. With a mission to promote scientific progress, the National Science Foundation provides funding for theoretically grounded, empirically based projects that advance understanding of human social behavior and demonstrate strong broader societal impacts.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine working on cardiovascular and metabolic health programs can access funding through Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Therapeutic Giving initiative. Grants support patient and caregiver education, empowerment tools, workforce training, and efforts to reduce health disparities in areas like stroke prevention, thromboembolic disease, and vascular protection, which may benefit neuroscience-related patient populations.

The Therapeutic Giving program by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on enhancing patient access to treatment in cardiovascular and metabolism areas. Nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply for funding. The program emphasizes innovative initiatives that address healthcare disparities and improve patient outcomes through education, advocacy, and support services. Applications are evaluated based on design, capacity, and potential impact, with a preference for programs over event-based funding.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine working on immunology-related diseases can access funding through Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine to improve patient access, advance health equity, and strengthen frontline health workforces. Programs may include disease awareness, caregiver support, early intervention, direct patient services, and efforts addressing healthcare disparities for conditions like Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, arthritis, and related immune system disorders.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine improving oncology care and support can apply for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Therapeutic Giving: Oncology funding. Grants back programs that expand patient access, strengthen frontline health workers, and address disparities through education, caregiver support, outreach, and direct services for cancers such as leukemia, lung, prostate, myeloma, and related conditions.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine running neuroscience and mental health programs can seek Therapeutic Giving support to improve access to treatment, advance health equity, and strengthen frontline workforces. Grants from Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine help fund recovery-focused, early intervention, crisis, anti-stigma, and continuity-of-care initiatives for Alzheimer’s, depression, schizophrenia, and related conditions.

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running neuroscience programs, including those in Maine, can apply for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Therapeutic Giving support to improve access to treatment and services. Funding focuses on Alzheimer’s, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder through recovery, early intervention, crisis response, anti-stigma, and justice-related mental health initiatives.

Maine health nonprofits focused on pulmonary arterial hypertension care, access, or education can access funding through Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine to support patient-centered health programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may propose initiatives such as early diagnosis, patient and caregiver education, advocacy on access to care, or efforts addressing health disparities, which can include neuroscience-related complications or comorbidities.

Early-career neuroscience researchers at U.S. medical schools, academic hospitals, or research institutes, including those in Maine, can apply for the Warren Alpert Foundation’s Distinguished Scholars Award to support basic or clinical neuroscience research. Eligible MD or PhD postdocs (3–6 years) must be institution-nominated and commit at least 75% effort to their proposed work.

Nonprofit or for-profit organizations hosting neuroscience or brain health education and awareness events in Maine may be eligible for sponsorship support. Grants from Lundbeck US Charitable Fund help cover specific events like walks, community education, or conferences that align with neurological and psychiatric disease priorities, including rare brain disorders and mental health needs, across the U.S.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits or those with a fiscal sponsor can receive up to US $15,000 to run short-term civic science media pilots connecting scientists, media, and communities, including in Maine. Grants from Montclair State University support collaborations that enhance science literacy and public participation, with priority areas including neuroscience, climate science, and artificial intelligence.