The Pilot Grants from The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) provide seed funding for novel research in the initial phase of research program development. The Well-Being in FTD Pilot Grants support research to improve the well-being of persons diagnosed, families, and caregivers and to improve access to high-quality diagnosis, care, support, and research participation options. Applications are open to researchers in the USA and worldwide.
Funds of up to 110,000 USD are available for 1 year (including 10,000 USD for indirect costs).
Applications open in August 2026 and close in November 2026. This page will be updated as more information becomes available