Active Government Funding Opportunities

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

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

CBRNE defense R&D seeking innovative chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive capabilities through procurement contracts, cooperative agreements, and prototype OTA awards for Joint Warfighter dominance.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and local technical assistance in distressed areas through grants for comprehensive economic strategies, feasibility studies, and disaster resiliency plans. Funding helps build capacity for job creation and private investment attraction.

DoD seeks STEM education consortium approaches to develop science, technology, engineering, and mathematics talent pipelines supporting national defense capabilities. This RFI explores innovative educational partnerships and programs to strengthen the future workforce for advanced defense research and engineering.

DoD seeks management and species conservation expertise for western bumble bee populations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The initiative addresses pollinator habitat protection and ecosystem management on military installations.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and technical assistance in distressed areas through comprehensive strategies, feasibility studies, and capacity-building projects. Funding helps communities create jobs, attract investment, and build economic resilience.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and technical assistance to build capacity in distressed areas. Funding helps communities create strategic economic plans, conduct feasibility studies, and strengthen local institutions to guide job creation and private investment.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and technical assistance in distressed areas through grants for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies, feasibility studies, and capacity-building projects that foster job creation and private investment.

EDA provides planning and technical assistance grants to economically distressed regions for developing comprehensive economic development strategies and conducting feasibility studies. These investments support job creation, private investment attraction, and regional economic resilience through capacity-building planning activities.

EDA provides planning grants and technical assistance to support economic development and job creation in distressed regions. Funding supports strategic planning, feasibility studies, and capacity-building initiatives to foster regional economic resilience and private investment.

DARPA BTO seeks novel biological technologies that revolutionize warfighter protection by leveraging biological properties and processes. Evolutionary improvements to existing practices are excluded; only truly innovative approaches will be considered.

The Switzer Research Fellowships Program supports scientific research advancing knowledge and solutions for individuals with disabilities. It funds innovative studies that can improve rehabilitation, independence, and quality of life outcomes.

ACL seeks innovative small business solutions addressing aging and disability challenges through Phase II SBIR funding. This opportunity supports development of new technologies or services that improve independence, health, and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities.

This program funds researcher-initiated projects addressing community living challenges for older adults and people with disabilities. It supports applied research and demonstration projects that develop evidence-based solutions to improve independence and quality of life.

NIST is seeking proposals for microelectronics research, prototyping, and commercial solutions to advance U.S. chip technology capabilities. This addresses critical domestic semiconductor supply chain resilience and technological competitiveness.

This program funds investigator-initiated research projects addressing challenges affecting older adults and individuals with disabilities. Projects may explore service innovations, assistive technologies, caregiver support, or community-based interventions to improve health and independence outcomes.

This program funds research projects at minority-serving institutions to develop new interventions, programs, or evidence-based practices addressing aging and disability challenges. It seeks to build research capacity and generate knowledge that improves community living outcomes for underserved populations.

Funding for doctoral dissertation research addressing disability, rehabilitation, and independent living. Supports innovative studies that advance knowledge in assistive technology, employment outcomes, and community inclusion for people with disabilities.

This funding supports a national research center investigating how parents with disabilities can access rehabilitation services and support systems. The center conducts applied research to improve policies, practices, and outcomes for this underserved population.

SBIR Phase I funding supports small businesses developing innovative technologies and solutions to improve aging services, independent living, and community support for older adults. Research focuses on prototype development and feasibility validation for novel assistive technologies, digital health solutions, or social support innovations.

The Air Force seeks research proposals on human performance enhancement, restoration, and sustainability across multiple technical areas. CHEERS supports innovative solutions to optimize warfighter effectiveness and readiness through human-focused R&D.

The Air Force seeks innovative research proposals to enhance human performance, medical capabilities, and operational effectiveness through the CHEERS program. This open solicitation invites white papers across all technical areas addressing military readiness and human sustainability challenges.

NSWC Dahlgren seeks innovative naval engineering education and workforce development solutions through a consortium model. The opportunity addresses the Navy's need to build academic-industry partnerships that advance maritime technology capabilities and prepare the next generation of naval engineers.

AFRL seeks human performance research spanning basic science to operational applications, including physiological enhancement, cognitive optimization, and medical interventions for Air Force personnel. Three competitive pathways (BAA, ARA, CSO) enable progression from concept through technology maturation and fielding.