View and Apply for a Grant
The Alzheimer's Association works to identify and fund a wide range of the most promising grant projects, from basic discovery science to studies addressing social and behavioral aspects of Alzheimer's and related dementias.
The Alzheimer's Association International Research Grant Program offers a number of funding opportunities throughout the year. Please see the funding program guidelines for more information. Specific details about particular programs can be found below.
- Alzheimer's Association Funding Program for Global Real-World Data Programs (ALZ-RWD)
- Alzheimer’s Association World Wide FINGERS Network Funding Program (ALZ WW-FNFP)
- Alzheimer’s Disease Strategic Fund: Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia - Understanding Mechanisms of Dysfunction (VCID-UMD)
- Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI)
- ISTAART Grant Program for Conferences and Convenings (IGPCC)
- Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders (Invitation Only)
- Sleep Contributions to Neurodegeneration Grant Program (SCN)
Active Alzheimer's Association Grants
The following funding programs are accepting letters of intent (LOI) or applications at this time. View the grants' eligibility and deadlines. You can also select a grant for more information. The majority of our grants are open to U.S. and international researchers.
| Grant Name | Eligibility Guidelines | Important Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Funding Program for Global Real-Word Data Programs (ALZ-RWD) |
Proposals must:
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Pre-submission inquiries are accepted at any time. |
| Alzheimer’s Association World Wide FINGERS Network Funding Program (ALZ WW-FNFP) |
Applicants must be a member of the World Wide FINGERS Network. |
Pre-submission inquiries are accepted at any time. |
| Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) | Organizations providing services to communities at higher risk for Alzheimer's or other dementia are encouraged to apply. This may include domestic public or private for-profit or non-profit entities, such as state and local governments and organizations, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and higher education institutions. View more details |
Letter of Intent deadline: March 24, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET Application deadline: April 25, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET Award notifications: May 30, 2025 |
| ISTAART Grant Program for Conferences and Convenings (IGPCC) | The IGPCC Grant Program is open to ISTAART PIA Executive Committee Members to submit on behalf of the PIA. View more details |
Application deadlines: April 9, 2025, 5 p.m. ET (Cycle C) Application reviews: April - June 2025 (Cycle C) Award notifications: By mid-June 2025 (Cycle C) |
| Alzheimer’s Disease Strategic Fund: Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia - Understanding Mechanisms of Dysfunction (VCID-UMD) |
The VCID-UMD Grant Program is open to researchers at academic institutions and other non-profit research institutions. The Principal Investigator of the project must be a full-time faculty member (Assistant Professor, Instructor, Lecturer or higher) or full time paid employee of the organization submitting the proposal. Applications from post-doctoral researchers will not be accepted, however, they can be included on applications as key personnel. |
Letter of Intent deadline: May 30, 2025 Application deadline: August 12, 2025 Award notifications: By October 1, 2025 |
Partnership Funding Programs
Partnership Funding Programs are jointly funded by the Alzheimer's Association and other foundations and organizations. View the grants' eligibility guidelines and important dates. You can also select a grant for more information. The majority of our grants are open to U.S. and international researchers.
| Grant Name | Eligibility Guidelines | Important Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders (Invitation Only) | Targeting Atlantic Fellows at GBHI, including alumni, who have not previously received a Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders award. View more details |
Letter of Intent deadline: March 5, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET Phase 1 Submission deadline: May 2, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET Phase 2 Submission deadline: July 9, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET Award notifications: By October 8, 2025 |
| Sleep Contributions to Neurodegeneration Grant Program (SCN) | The SCN Grant Program is open to researchers at academic institutions as well as small companies. Both nonprofits and small for-profit organizations are eligible. Partnership between academia and larger companies is allowed. View more details |
Letter of Intent deadline: January 29, 2025, 5 p.m. ET Application deadline: May 14, 2025, 5 p.m. ET Application review: May - June 2025 Award notifications: By August 30, 2025 |
Past grant programs
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