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, state 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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Understanding Cerebellar Contributions to Cognitive and Affective Functions in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease/Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on the cerebellum’s contributions to cognitive and affective functions in healthy aging as well as in the…	Forecast	Varies
Dementia Care and Brain Degenerative Diseases Grant Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dementia Care and Brain Degenerative Diseases Grant, offered by the Sephardic Home For The Aged Foundation, aims to support innovative projects enhancing care and quality of life for older adults affected by dementia.	Not published	Varies
Barney Family Foundation Grant Barney Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Barney Family Foundation Grant focuses on improving early education and advancing medical research, particularly in cancer and Alzheimer’s.	Not published	$5K – $50K
ADDF-Harrington Scholar Program Grant Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The ADDF-Harrington Scholar Program aims to transform academic discoveries into effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.	Not published	Up to $600K
CART Fund Exploratory/Developmental Alzheimer's Disease Research Grant The Cart Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To encourage exploratory and developmental Alzheimer's Disease research projects by providing financial support for early and conceptual plans that may not yet be supported by extensive preliminary data, but have the potential to…	Not published	Varies
Senior Solutions Dementia Respite Grant Council on Aging for Southeastern · Foundation Not published · Varies Senior Solutions (Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont) runs a Dementia Respite Grant, applied for by the primary unpaid caregiver of a person with dementia.	Not published	Varies
AWARE Fund Grant The Dallas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The AWARE Fund Grant, established by the Dallas Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to combating Alzheimer’s disease in the North Texas area.	Not published	Up to $50K
American Brain Foundation’s Cure One, Cure Many Award in Lewy Body Dementia Grant American Brain Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The American Brain Foundation's Cure One, Cure Many Award in Lewy Body Dementia focuses on advancing research for this underdiagnosed condition.	Not published	Up to $2M
CART Fund Grant The Cart Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The CART Fund Grant supports innovative Alzheimer’s Disease research projects in the U.S. with funding up to $500,000 for a two-year period.	Not published	Up to $500K
Angela Titus Fund for Education Related to Cognitive Loss Saint John's Communities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To honor the memory of Angela Titus, Dementia Specialist and LifeStreams Manager.	Not published	Varies
Public Health Strategies to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: The National Healthy Brain Initiative, BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence, and Public Health Adoption Accelerator Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Healthy Brain Initiative seeks to combat Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through three key components: training healthcare professionals, establishing BOLD Centers of Excellence, and accelerating public health…	Not published	Varies
Funding Opportunity Announcement for Impact of Environmental Exposures on Gut-Brain Signaling in Neurological Conditions (R01) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $4,000,000 total The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research that builds on our understanding of the gut microbiome-brain axis for the…	Forecast	$4,000,000 total
Health Services Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (HSR-ADRD) Program Grant Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K Health Services Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (HSR-ADRD) Program The HSR-ADRD program seeks to support research that strengthens dementia detection, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care pathways along the care…	Not published	Up to $250K
Zenith Fellows Award Program Grant Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Zenith Fellows Award Program, initiated by the Alzheimer's Association, supports innovative research in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.	Not published	Up to $450K
Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Researchers in Alzheimer's Disease (R03) American Federation for Aging Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Researchers in Alzheimer's Disease (R03) aims to support innovative research to enhance the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for Alzheimer's disease and related…	Not published	Up to $200K
Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship for All (AARFA) Program Grant Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $70K The Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship for All (AARFA) Program aims to support early career researchers dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.	Not published	Up to $70K
Adult Day Services (ADS) Grants Dept of Health Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports day care services for adults with Alzheimer's and related disorders through operating grants.	Not published	Varies
Resource-Related Research Projects 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 invite new, renewal, and revision applications, and their resubmissions, for U24 Research Resource/Infrastructure cooperative agreements…	Forecast	Varies
Hawaii Community Foundation: Medical Research Grants Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) offers Medical Research Grants to support vital basic and clinical research conducted locally.	Not published	Up to $60K
Diagnostics Accelerator: Digital Biomarkers Program Grant Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Diagnostics Accelerator: Digital Biomarkers Program seeks to enhance Alzheimer's diagnosis through innovative digital solutions.	Not published	Varies
Genomic and Biologic Therapies for ADRD (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $6,000,000 total The National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is interested in supporting research projects proposing the optimization and translational development of genomic and biologic therapeutic candidates for Alzheimer’s…	Forecast	$6,000,000 total
Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Research Grant Dementia Alliance of North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K This award is made possible with support of Guardian Angel Thrift Shops, founded in 1999 by Laura Gaddis in memory of her mother Lina Mae Edwards.	Not published	$100K
Goodnow Fund Grants The Goodnow Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Goodnow Fund is a family foundation that provides approximately $1.5 million in grants annually to nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Making America Healthy Again by Addressing Dementia Disparities Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Federal Forecast · $450K – $600K The Office of Minority Health announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 under the authority of 42 U.S.C. § 300u-6 (Section 1707 of the Public Health Service Act) for demonstration projects to support…	Forecast	$450K – $600K

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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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