Active Government Funding Opportunities

NASA seeks research and education partnerships with HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs to advance space exploration technologies for the Artemis program. This initiative strengthens minority-serving institutions' role in developing next-generation capabilities for lunar and deep space missions.

ONR BAA seeking innovative enabling technologies for hypersonic boost-glide vehicle systems. Open competition for R&D solutions advancing hypersonic flight vehicle capabilities and operational concepts.

The xTech|Phantum competition seeks innovative quantum sensors, quantum clocks, and photonic technologies to enhance Army position, navigation, timing, and communications capabilities while reducing dependence on GPS and improving performance in contested environments. Winners will be eligible to submit SBIR proposals under four specialized quantum and photonics topics.

DICE develops theory and algorithms for decentralized AI agent coordination that can autonomously execute complex missions in contested environments while remaining predictable and human-controlled. It addresses the fragility of centralized systems and unpredictability of ad hoc AI compositions by leveraging self-organizing principles for scalable, resilient collective intelligence.

DLA Emergent IV R&D BAA with multiple areas of interest including AI/ML applications, emerging technologies, and critical technologies transition for logistics innovation.

Naval Surface Warfare Center commercial solutions for innovative technologies addressing Expeditionary Warfare, Strategic Missions, and Electromagnetic Warfare. Multiple areas of interest.

Kaiju Broad Agency Announcement from Air Force with controlled unclassified information. Future calls will issue white papers and proposals for advanced air force technology development initiatives.

FAA ten-year research BAA covering aviation structural integrity, pavement assessment, fatigue testing, and advanced aerospace research topics across multiple technical areas.

HUD seeks unsolicited research partnership proposals to address housing challenges through collaborative innovation. This NOI invites organizations to propose novel research initiatives that advance HUD's mission in affordable housing, community development, and urban solutions.

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

Defense Logistics Agency strategic materials broad agency announcement seeking innovative solutions for rapid acquisition, supply chain management, and procurement support through 2029.

DoD seeks basic research proposals from HBCUs and TCUs in critical technology areas including AI, biomanufacturing, quantum computing, and hypersonics. Projects must advance fundamental knowledge while building institutional research capacity and developing STEM talent for national defense.

DOE technology licensing for SurfGraphPro, an AI tool that converts complex protein structures into analyzable formats for drug discovery and antibody design applications.

DOE technology licensing opportunity for PBI high-temperature hollow fiber membranes enabling hydrogen separation, CO2 capture, and liquid stream processing.

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.

AFOSR funds basic research across engineering, information science, and physical/biological sciences to develop novel capabilities supporting Air Force warfighting and peacekeeping operations. The program seeks transformative research from universities, industry, and government labs with potential to transition breakthroughs into operational Air Force systems.

The Navy seeks commercial partners to develop and demonstrate next-generation hypersonic prototype systems, including integrated payload, booster, and mission systems with advanced manufacturing approaches for operational deployment.

NASA's INNOVATE program funds innovative scientific research across Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics. Researchers can submit proposals year-round to advance cutting-edge solutions addressing fundamental space and Earth science challenges.

Develop safeguards and countermeasures against AI-enabled molecular models that could enable chemical and biological weapons proliferation. The funding supports research to identify risks and create protective measures for this emerging dual-use technology threat.

The Army seeks patient-centered research to advance burn treatment and recovery outcomes for military personnel. This funding supports innovative clinical studies and therapeutic approaches to improve care for burn-injured soldiers.

The Army seeks innovative technologies and therapeutic approaches to treat severe burn injuries in military personnel. This award funds development of novel burn treatment solutions from basic research through clinical application.

F-22 actuator cataloging, provisioning data development, and depot-level repair capability gap analysis to establish organic repair at Hill Air Force Base.

ROAASTD ARA develops resilient, open, agile avionics systems and sensor integration technologies for rapid fielding in contested environments through experimentation.

NSF seeks small businesses to develop next-generation scientific instrumentation and experimental platforms that enable breakthrough discoveries. This pilot program funds innovative tools and AI-driven research infrastructure to advance the U.S. scientific enterprise.

Support clinical trials evaluating new treatments, devices, and approaches for autism management. Awards fund proof-of-concept through large-scale efficacy studies, with funding incentives for early-career researchers partnering with experienced mentors.