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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Angela Titus Fund for Education Related to Cognitive Loss Saint Johns Communities Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To honor the memory of Angela Titus, Dementia Specialist and LifeStreams Manager, the fund provides financial resources for the education and training of employees, residents, and resident families to foster a supportive, inclusive…	Not published	Varies
McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Awards in Cognitive Aging and Memory Loss Grant American Federation for Aging Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $750K The McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Awards aim to support innovative research in cognitive aging and memory loss, offering two 3-year grants of $750,000 each.	Not published	$750K
Expanding the Therapeutic Pipeline for Treating and Preventing Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Preclinical Validation and Drug Discovery for Novel Candidate Targets (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) 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 Alzheimer's disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD) drug target validation and early-stage drug…	Forecast	Varies
Mechanisms Underlying Olfactory Dysfunction in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA), with the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that investigate the mechanisms…	Forecast	Varies
Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant (MN) Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $20K – $80K The Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant (MN) aims to foster public understanding of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) through a statewide information campaign.	Not published	$20K – $80K
Margaret B. Moeller Memorial Fund for Alzheimer's Home Care Companions Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $200 – $3K Easily learn more about the Margaret B. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 31 Dec 2026.	Not published	$200 – $3K
State Alzheimer's Aide Grant Program Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program for organizations providing Alzheimer's aide services to older adults in Southwestern Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Robert Katzman, MD, Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research American Academy of Neurology Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Funded by the Alzheimer's Association and the American Brain Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.	Not published	Varies
Early Detection Grants Program Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative Inc · Foundation Not published · $4.5M Initiative of the DAC Healthcare System Preparedness Project aiming to advance how healthcare systems worldwide detect, diagnose, treat, and care for people with or at risk for Alzheimer's disease.	Not published	$4.5M
Brain Health Navigator Program Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sleep Contributions to Neurodegeneration Grant Program Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alzheimer’s Association, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) and CurePSP are partnering together on this unique funding program to advance an understanding of the role sleep plays in neurodegeneration…	Not published	Varies
Part the Cloud Translational Gene Targeting Challenge Grant Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Alzheimer's Association's Part the Cloud Translational Gene Targeting Challenge Grant aims to enhance early-phase human trials (Phase 1 and Phase 2) for therapies targeting the genetic causes of Alzheimer's disease and related…	Not published	Up to $2M
Centers without Walls for mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (ADRD) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $10,000,000 total The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is interested in supporting ambitious research projects to elucidate mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (ADRD) organized as a “Center…	Forecast	$10,000,000 total
Translational Center for Accelerating the Use of Digital Health Technologies Data in AD/ADRD Research National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that aims to establish a multi-component Translational Center for Accelerating the Use of Digital Health Technologies (DHT) Data in Alzheimer’s…	Forecast	Varies
State Respite Care Program Southern Maine Agency on Aging · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Help provided by unpaid family and friends is often the reason that people with conditions that cause dementia can continue to live at home.	Not published	Up to $5K
Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Lewy Body Diseases Grant American Academy of Neurology Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Lewy Body Diseases, funded by the Alzheimer's Association and the American Brain Foundation, aims to support early career investigators in neurological research.	Not published	Up to $150K
Prevention RFP Grant Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5M The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) invites research proposals for precision prevention studies and combination therapy studies aimed at reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.	Not published	Up to $5M
ISTAART Grant Program for Conferences and Convenings (IGPCC) Grant Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The ISTAART Grant Program for Conferences and Convenings (IGPCC) Grant, funded by the Alzheimer's Association, aims to support innovative initiatives that enhance research discussions among Professional Interest Areas (PIAs).	Not published	Up to $20K
Drug Development RFP Grant Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5M The Drug Development RFP by the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation invites innovative proposals for early-phase clinical trials targeting Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.	Not published	Up to $5M
Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) Clinical Trials National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications to develop and implement multi-site Phase Ib to III clinical trials of promising pharmacological and non-pharmacological…	Forecast	Varies
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Mini Grant Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Mini Grant, administered by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, provides financial support up to $2,500 for beneficiaries facing Alzheimer's and related conditions.	Not published	Up to $3K
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Bi-Annual Grant Alzheimer's Foundation of America Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Bi-Annual Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations in their efforts to enhance the lives of individuals impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.	Not published	$6K
Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation: Awards Program in Alzheimer's Disease Drug Discovery Research Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE DRUG DISCOVERY RESEARCH IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE The goal of the Thome Memorial Foundation Awards Program in Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Discovery Research is to support innovative drug discovery research that will lead to…	Not published	Varies
Alzheimer's Association Research Grant to Promote Diversity (AARG-D) Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AARG-D grant program aims to fund early-career investigators who are less than 15 years past their doctoral degree or post-residency (M.D. or D.O.) with funding that will allow them to develop preliminary or pilot data, to test…	Not published	Varies

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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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