Active Government Funding Opportunities

DARPA seeks innovative AI-driven models and principles for aeronautical design and turbulent flow control. The research aims to enable revolutionary advances in aircraft performance and autonomous systems through data-informed discovery methods.

NSF seeks bold engineering research in AI, quantum, bioengineering, and robotics from investigators pursuing novel directions outside their current expertise. Projects should catalyze new industries, strengthen U.S. competitiveness, or tackle national grand challenges.

Support Alaska Native Organizations in marine mammal conservation and co-management of subsistence harvests through species management, harvest monitoring, scientific research, and public education initiatives aligned with recovery and conservation plans.

USGS seeks research partnership to understand mercury methylation processes in freshwater ecosystems and predict how management actions affect mercury contamination in recreational fish. Project combines water chemistry and microbial analysis with ecological data to inform risk reduction strategies.

USGS seeks research partners to develop and test an Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) strategy using predictive modeling of non-native species first records. This biosurveillance approach aims to identify invasive populations faster, reducing ecological and economic damage through rapid response.

Support the implementation of natural resource management plans at Navy Region Hawaii and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, addressing environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance at this strategic military installation.

Asset Management services for B52-H Carriage Equipment program, including receiving, storage, tracking, and shipping of military carriage equipment with specialized handling and environmental requirements.

USGS seeks research on avian influenza dynamics in wild birds using transcriptomics paired with traditional testing methods. This work advances understanding of host susceptibility, infection response, and disease transmission ecology in natural populations.

USGS seeks research on avian influenza infection and seroprevalence in understudied waterbird species, using transmitter tracking and pathology analysis to understand disease transmission patterns and mortality causes.

TechConnect invites innovators to pitch transformative solutions across six critical technology tracks aligned with national priorities. Connect with $8B in federal and private funding to accelerate breakthroughs in defense, commercial, and dual-use sectors.

Propulsion, Auxiliary Control System (PACS), Ballast, and Damage Control Systems (BCS/DCS) installation upgrade for naval ships under Big Blue 3 MAC.

Embassy Malabo seeks alumni-led programs equipping Equatorial Guinea's youth with leadership, entrepreneurship, and applied STEM skills to address workforce gaps and support economic diversification aligned with U.S. strategic interests.

DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative solicits innovative approaches for fault-tolerant quantum computing, quantum algorithms, and engineering methodologies for utility-scale quantum systems.

Army market research for advanced uncooled thermal sensor integration into systems with lens design and optimization for SWaP-C requirements, targeting TRL 6+ demonstration.

DHS Maritime Capabilities and Innovation - Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program (CSOP). Innovative maritime security and border enforcement technology solutions.

Army C5ISR Center market research for next-generation uncooled thermal sensor systems with custom lens design. Seeks system integrators to demonstrate TRL 6+ prototypes optimized for SWaP-C in relevant environments.

Support doctoral research on crime prevention, border security, law enforcement, and criminal justice administration. This fellowship builds the next generation of science-based researchers solving real-world justice policy challenges.

NIJ seeks rigorous research on elder abuse prevention, intervention, and response across five areas: program evaluation, financial fraud prevention, caregiver abuse dynamics, forensic evidence development, and emerging technology exploitation risks.

USGS seeks a CESU partner to develop an integrated population model blending western science with Indigenous Knowledge to estimate polar bear abundance in two Arctic subpopulations and assess harvest sustainability risks.

USGS seeks research on snowmelt timing and trends to understand wet slab avalanche patterns across elevations and fire-affected areas. The project will use advanced modeling and empirical data to analyze historical patterns and forecast future conditions.

Train the next generation of geologic mappers through student research projects that develop Earth science mapping techniques and data analysis skills. EDMAP funds graduate and undergraduate students to expand academic capacity in field geology, geophysical methods, and remote sensing applications.

NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY supports K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers collaborating to develop AI-integrated learning solutions and tools. Teams co-design evidence-based technologies addressing real challenges identified by students and educators to prepare the workforce for an AI-driven future.

NOAA seeks to advance ocean and coastal mapping through development and integration of innovative technologies and workflows. The program aims to expand data accessibility and efficiency across acquisition, processing, and product delivery for national hydrographic capability.

NOAA seeks an academic partner to advance ocean and coastal mapping capabilities through a 5-year cooperative agreement. This initiative will improve hydrographic data collection and integration to support coastal management, navigation safety, and marine resource protection.

NIJ seeks research and evaluation projects examining violence against women, including domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking, and teen dating violence. Funded work will test interventions to improve victim engagement with justice systems and increase perpetrator accountability.