Alzheimer's & Dementia Research Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 120 active alzheimer's & dementia research grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 6 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 57 list an award amount, with a median of $150K.

Grants tracked: 120; from 61 funders
Median award: $150K; middle half $44K–$600K
Total listed funding: $41.4M; across 57 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 0; 9 with a published date

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Therapeutic Giving: Neuroscience: National Organizations Grant Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies The Therapeutic Giving initiative by Johnson & Johnson focuses on funding programs in neuroscience aimed at enhancing patient access to treatments and promoting health equity.	Not published	Varies
Borkee Hagley Fund Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Borkee Hagley Fund, supported by the Delaware Community Foundation, provides grants aimed at enhancing clinical research and emotional support for patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.	Not published	Up to $50K
Barbara & Maxwell Davison Fund for Alzheimer’s Care Grant Lehigh Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barbara & Maxwell Davison Fund for Alzheimer’s Care, managed by the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, supports initiatives that provide care and assistance to Alzheimer’s patients in the Lehigh Valley.	Not published	Varies
Center for Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases Pilot & Feasibility Grant: Category 1 Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Center for Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases offers a Pilot & Feasibility Grant aimed at fostering new diabetes-related researchers and supporting innovative, high-risk projects.	Not published	Up to $50K
Tauopathy Challenge Workshop Grant Rainwater Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $510K The Tauopathy Challenge Workshop, hosted by the Rainwater Charitable Foundation, aims to bridge critical gaps in the understanding of copathologies associated with primary tauopathies.	Not published	$10K – $510K
Exposomic Contributions to ADRD Pathology and Resilience National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is interested in supporting research projects that investigate how specific neural exposome factors contribute mechanistically to Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias…	Forecast	Varies
Alzheimer's Aide Grants Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to support services and programs related to Alzheimer's disease and dementia care.	Not published	Varies
Wellness Trust Morningstar Senior Living Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Departments may request funding support for specialized programs, training, enrichment or equipment needs based on project narrative and anticipated outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Alzheimer's Disease Research Grants Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K – $300K BrightFocus Foundation offers Alzheimer's Disease Research Grants to support innovative research aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer's disease.	Not published	$200K – $300K
NCAAA Alzheimer’s Aide Grant North Central Area Agency on Aging · Foundation Not published · $44K The NCAAA Alzheimer’s Aide Grant aims to enhance adult day care services for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in North Central Connecticut.	Not published	$44K
Doty Family Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Doty Family Scholarship Fund, established in memory of Edward J. Doty, provides educational support for students pursuing careers in the medical field, particularly in geriatric medicine and Alzheimer's care.	Not published	Varies
Dementia Care and Caregiver Support Intervention Research - Stages II - V National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite NIH Stage Model Stage II-V research applications focused on the development of behavioral interventions for persons living with…	Forecast	Varies
Wellness Trust Morningstar Senior Living Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Departments may request funding support for specialized programs, training, enrichment or equipment needs based on project narrative and anticipated outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Dementia Care and Caregiver Support Intervention Research - Stage I Only National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite NIH Stage Model Stage I research applications focused on the development of behavioral interventions for persons living with…	Forecast	Varies
Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Grant Smith Pete and Sally Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in education, environment, and medical research within Rhea County, Tennessee, and Oconee County, South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Sandusky-Firelands Alzheimer’s Scholarship Grant Erie County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sandusky-Firelands Alzheimer’s Scholarship provides financial support to residents of Erie County, Ohio, pursuing degrees in the Medical and Health Care fields, particularly those interested in working with geriatric patients.	Not published	Varies
Research Project Cooperative Agreements in Aging and/or Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD) Research National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit new, renewal, and competing revision applications, and their resubmissions, for research project cooperative agreements.	Forecast	Varies
Alzheimer’s Association: Center for Dementia Respite Innovation Grant (CDRI) Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Alzheimer’s Association's Center for Dementia Respite Innovation Grant (CDRI) supports innovative respite care projects, aiming to improve person-centered dementia care across the U.S. With up to $20 million available over five years…	Not published	$50K – $100K
Memory Care Funds Senior Services for Northern California · Foundation Not published · Varies Support innovative programs and activities for Memory Care residents and their loved ones.	Not published	Varies
2026 LBDA New Investigator Pilot Study Award Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support pilot translational or clinical studies to develop preliminary data for future grant applications in Lewy body dementia (LBD) research.	Not published	Varies
Early- and Late-Stage Clinical Trials for the Spectrum of Alzheimer's Disease/Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias and Age-Related Cognitive Decline National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to 1) invite applications that propose to develop and implement early- to late-stage clinical trials of promising pharmacological and…	Forecast	Varies
Project Lifesaver International Grant Alzheimer's Foundation of America Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K The Project Lifesaver International Grant by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America aims to fund programs that prevent wandering and enhance public safety for individuals with dementia-related illnesses.	Not published	$6K
Coins for Alzheimer's Research Trust (CART) Rotary International District 7690 · Foundation Not published · Varies The CART Fund provides funds for cutting-edge research to cure Alzheimer's disease. CART started in 1996 when Rotarians voluntarily emptied their pockets and purses of change at weekly meetings.	Not published	Varies
PTAK Memory Disorders Clinic (Madonna Ptak Center for Alzheimer's and Memory Disorders) Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Madonna Ptak Center for Alzheimer's and Memory Disorders Clinic provides comprehensive care to patients with Alzheimer's and other memory loss disorders using a multi-disciplinary approach.	Not published	$50K

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About alzheimer's & dementia grants

Alzheimer's and dementia grants fund research into causes, treatment, and prevention, as well as programs that support people living with dementia and their caregivers. The Alzheimer's Association is the world's largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, and the National Institute on Aging at NIH is the leading federal funder. Grants span basic discovery science, clinical studies, and care- and support-focused programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do alzheimer's & dementia research grants award?

Of the 120 alzheimer's & dementia research grants Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 57 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $150K, and the middle half fall between $44K and $600K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most alzheimer's & dementia research grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (26), Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc (13), Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (7), Alzheimer's Foundation of America Inc (5), and American Academy of Neurology Institute (3). In all, 61 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are alzheimer's & dementia research grants due?

Of 120 grants listed, 9 have a published upcoming deadline, 20 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 91 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for Alzheimer's and dementia work?

Funding supports research that advances understanding, treatment, and prevention of Alzheimer's and related dementias, as well as programs that improve care and support for people with dementia and their families. The Alzheimer's Association funds a wide range of projects, from basic discovery science to studies on social, behavioral, and care-related aspects of the disease, offering multiple funding opportunities throughout the year.

Who funds Alzheimer's and dementia research?

The Alzheimer's Association is the largest private nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, having awarded thousands of grants since 1982 and currently supporting more than a thousand active projects worldwide. The National Institute on Aging at NIH is the dominant federal funder of dementia research. Other disease and aging foundations also support targeted research and care initiatives.

Are these grants only for researchers?

Research grants make up much of this funding and typically support investigators at universities and medical institutions. However, funding also exists for care, support, and community programs that help people living with dementia and their caregivers, often available to nonprofits and service organizations. Confirm whether an opportunity targets research or programs, since eligibility and required credentials differ significantly between the two.

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