Active Government Funding Opportunities

The DoW MURI program funds high-risk, multidisciplinary basic research aimed at breakthrough discoveries that have never been achieved before. It connects university researchers with military needs to develop revolutionary technologies and scientific advances.

Multidisciplinary university research teams tackle complex, defense-relevant challenges at the intersection of multiple sciences. MURI funds high-impact basic research to develop cutting-edge capabilities and cultivate a defense-aware scientific workforce.

This MURI program funds multidisciplinary university research teams addressing critical DoD scientific challenges. It supports cutting-edge R&D across multiple fields to develop innovative solutions for defense capabilities and national security.

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 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.

NASA solicits proposals for planetary science enabling facilities that support research infrastructure and capabilities. This program funds facility development to advance planetary exploration and scientific discovery through enhanced instrumentation and equipment.

NASA seeks theoretical and computational astrophysics research through networked collaborations to advance modeling and simulation capabilities. This program funds fundamental scientific research networks tackling complex astrophysical challenges through innovative computational approaches.

NASA seeks research proposals to advance cryosphere science and monitoring through Earth observation. This program funds competitive studies addressing ice sheet dynamics, glaciers, permafrost, and snow systems to improve climate understanding.

NASA seeks research proposals on hydrosphere science to advance understanding of Earth's water systems and their interactions with climate. This competitive grant program supports innovative studies addressing critical water cycle challenges through dual anonymous peer review.

Navy procurement requirement accessible via PIEE system. Detailed information requires login to defense acquisition portal for full specification and submission details.

Space Development Agency seeks industry proposals for Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth Orbit Ground Entry Points, including site civils, communications shelters, antennas, optical terminals, and networking equipment integration across globally dispersed locations.

NSF X-Labs Initiative soliciting innovative early-stage platform technologies for AI systems operating in physical environments including robotics, embodied systems, human-robot interfaces, advanced sensing, and cyber-physical systems.

Development and demonstration of expendable pyrophoric countermeasures for aircraft defense against infrared missile threats, supporting Joint Services protection across Navy, Marines, Army, and Air Force.

Defense Logistics Agency 5-year, $50M R&D BAA seeking white papers on innovative logistics solutions. Covers supply chain optimization, process improvement, and strategic logistics initiatives aligned with DoD priorities.

NSF ELEGANT ecosystem program coordinating R&D in low-dimensional electronics for AI, HPC, and advanced communications. Seeks ecosystem coordinator and expert teams across five translation themes from materials to AI-enabled acceleration.

DOE seeks commercial partners to develop fault-tolerant, scientifically relevant quantum computers through the Quantum Genesis Q Competition. This accelerated effort aims to deliver transformative quantum capability for research breakthroughs while establishing the technical foundation for next-generation systems.

Naval Research Laboratory seeks research on optoelectronics, power electronics, and radiation effects through a 5-year CPFF term contract to advance naval technology capabilities.

TREX II Request for Solutions to develop a training device replicating the effects of Drone Killer Cartridge ammunition for UAS engagement in force-on-force military training with 125-150m range.

ERDC seeks industry input on a physical model testing facility in Vicksburg for validating dredged-material placement technologies and methods. This controlled basin environment uniquely enables testing of containment, dewatering, and material-delivery systems before costly field deployment.

DEPSCoR funds science and engineering research at universities in underrepresented states to build DoD-relevant research capacity and national security capabilities. The program strengthens institutional competitiveness for federal research funding through multiyear grants.

NSF X-Labs Initiative seeks input on next-generation platform technology opportunities, technical bottlenecks, and enabling infrastructure to accelerate scientific breakthroughs through dedicated teams.

NSF seeks a Resource Center to translate PreK-12 STEM education research into actionable tools and strategies for teachers and policymakers. The center will connect researchers, share promising findings, and amplify the national impact of NSF's education research investments.

Build data science workforce capacity by engaging undergraduate and K-12 students in real-world data projects addressing community needs. This NSF initiative bridges the data-to-knowledge gap through partnerships that produce workforce-ready data scientists while advancing STEM education and broadening participation.

Public TReX II listing for TReX II RFS 26-10 (PM TRADE): Drone Killer Cartridge Training Device. Official RFS package is members-only. RallyProp tracks new listings and date changes from the public table.