Active Government Funding Opportunities

NASA Astrophysics Small Explorer (APSMEX) opportunity for research teams to develop innovative space observatories. Mandatory Notice of Intent submission required.

DoD seeks to prototype TITANS, a veteran-led innovation workforce model embedding military talent into federal, academic, and commercial innovation roles. The program bridges operationally-grounded expertise with emerging technology development to accelerate dual-use capability transition.

MTEC seeks non-training interventions and integrated prevention prototypes to address harmful behaviors, physical fitness, and help-seeking barriers in the National Guard. Solutions should include policy changes, workplace practices, and multi-component programs evaluated for effectiveness and implementation feasibility across military settings.

Fort Bragg is prototyping CASTLE, a Government-led design authority oversight model using Building Information Modeling to manage concurrent Architect-Engineer task orders. This streamlines military infrastructure delivery by embedding quality control across design-to-construction handoffs, reducing delays, field modifications, and cost overruns.

Installation of backflow prevention equipment at Fort Union National Monument facility. Small business set-aside for plumbing system equipment installation and facility maintenance services.

RFI seeking industry partners for KC-135 Electrified Boom Automation Lab installation at AFIT to bridge gap from laboratory demonstration through prototyping to platform integration.

Design a consolidated 24,300-square-foot forensic laboratory integrating chemical analysis, explosives assessment, and electrical engineering capabilities. Deliverables include facility plans, MEP systems assessment, and cost estimates to eliminate infrastructure gaps constraining operational surge capacity.

NSF seeks proposals to develop AI and cybersecurity education programs and scholarships, addressing critical workforce shortages in these fields. Support includes both scholarship funding for students and innovation grants to enhance curricula, partnerships, and training methods.

NSF seeks proposals to develop and operate novel national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems that enable data-intensive and AI-driven research across science and engineering disciplines.

T400 engine component improvement program focusing on propulsion system advancement. Full details available in Statement of Objectives attachments.

E-Seal Technology from Los Alamos leverages AI-guided electrokinetic liquid sealants and micelle engineering for intelligent, actively-steered wellbore repair with tenfold cost advantage.

Navy seeks an integrated digital training ecosystem combining XR, AI, and secure collaboration tools to rapidly upskill sailors on advanced manufacturing (additive/subtractive) for underway repairs and fleet readiness in contested environments.

Build international partnerships and capacity in emerging space economies through training, workforce development, and public diplomacy. Support the 2026 U.S. Space Forum by strengthening collaboration among governments, industry, academia, and international organizations on space activities.

The Army's xTech|Search 10 prize competition invites U.S. startups to submit commercially developed technologies addressing Army mission needs. Winning solutions receive cash prizes, with past competitions awarding over $14M to 820+ companies since 2018.

Strengthen wildlife disease diagnostic capacity through parasitology molecular testing and surveillance at the National Wildlife Health Center. This work detects and monitors parasitic diseases in wildlife to protect public health, national security, and ecosystem resilience across federal and state lands.

NASA seeks research on Earth solutions across agriculture, disaster resilience, water resources, and infrastructure using satellite data and applications. This consolidated program addresses critical environmental and societal challenges through space-based science and technology.

NASA's Biosphere program seeks research advancing understanding of Earth's biological systems and their interactions with climate and ecosystems. This competitive grant opportunity supports scientific investigations addressing fundamental questions in biosphere science through a two-step peer review process.

NASA seeks atmospheric science research proposals advancing Earth's atmosphere understanding through innovative observational and modeling studies. This competitive program supports fundamental and applied research addressing climate, weather, and air quality challenges.

Fortune 500 food company seeks Subject Matter Experts to benchmark operations and identify productivity improvements through novel process methodologies. Cross-industry experience from pharma, cosmetics, or FMCG preferred; consultative engagements through 2027.

Defense Logistics Agency vendor opportunity for DLA HQ Fall Festival participation; vendor tabling and sponsorship packages for marketing to 7,000+ DoD personnel and families.

Platform One Solutions Marketplace open call for innovative DoD software solutions enabling rapid, secure delivery with accelerated timelines and emerging technology integration.

NSF seeks proposals to unlock hidden value in existing scientific datasets through AI-driven feature extraction, metadata generation, and automated analysis pipelines. Enable interdisciplinary discovery by harmonizing data for AI tools while addressing security, governance, and community contribution frameworks.

The Coast Guard seeks prototype solutions to accelerate digital workforce transformation by establishing digital role definitions, training pathways, knowledge management structures, and adoption metrics. This enables personnel to transition from paper-based workflows to digitally enabled operations that improve decision-making speed and mission readiness.

Air Force seeks innovative commercial solutions for nuclear treaty monitoring, WMD detection, directed energy weapons, and advanced analytics to modernize AFTAC capabilities.