Grand Challenges Grants Timeline
Please note the following timelines and key dates for the Grand Challenges Grants Program:
Timeline and Key Dates:
RFP Released: January 20, 2026
Information Sessions with Grand Challenges 1.0 PIs: February/March (exact dates TBD)
Innovation Workshop (Same Workshop Will Be Offered Twice): Thursday, Feb 26, 1:00-2:00pm; Tuesday, Mar 3, 12:30-1:30pm
Proposals Due: April 2, 2026
InfoReady Proposal Submission Links:
Institutional Award Presentations to University Leadership: May 2026
Announcement of Awards: June 1, 2026
Program Start Date: July 1, 2026
Virtual Office Hours:
Virtual Business Hours for questions about the RFP will be 12:00-1:00pm on the following Fridays:
- January 23, 2026
- January 30, 2026
- February 20, 2026
- March 6, 2026
- March 20, 2026
- March 27, 2026
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://umd.zoom.us/j/7299615631?pwd=xFjNhzJn4EX4l14KZlfSAyNfKAhnnf.1&omn=95084712740
Meeting ID: 729 961 5631
Passcode: 090801
Additional Information, Questions: Please direct questions to Katie Yaeger, Program Manager, Grand Challenges Grants Program (kyaeger@umd.edu).