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Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-14

About This Grant

Funds neuromuscular disease research and clinical care programs.

Grant Summary

Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants is a MDA grant providing $50K to $300K for nonprofit, healthcare org, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

muscular dystrophyneuromuscular diseaseclinical research

Eligibility

nonprofithealthcare orguniversity

How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K$300K

Deadline

Recurring / periodic

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants from MDA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to MDA before the deadline.
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Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants?

Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants is offered by MDA and is generally open to nonprofit, healthcare org, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants provide?

Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants provides between $50K and $300K per award from MDA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants deadline?

Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, MDA, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants?

To apply for Muscular Dystrophy Association — Research Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from MDA.