Active Government Funding Opportunities

NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 BAA for small business R&D and technology transfer projects in Phase I and II with multiple release cycles.

AFRL open BAA for novel aerospace concepts and R&D to mature transformative technologies across TRL levels, enabling study efforts and advanced technology development for warfighter advantage.

Novel communication techniques for contested environments including high data rate, interoperability, AI/ML, quantum communications, and advanced antennas.

Army biometric technology research for detection, identification, and tracking. Advances fingerprint, face, iris, palm, voice, and DNA capture with portable, lightweight imaging platforms.

Commercial Solutions Opening for innovative technologies addressing digital transformation, advanced computing, secure systems, and data-driven decision-making. Seeks novel solutions for defense and civil works challenges.

Army Digital Engineering research supporting the Digital Thread across product lifecycle. Focuses on CAD/software integration, semantic data exchange, ontologies, and API standards.

Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement seeking R&D in 13 munitions research areas including guidance, propulsion, warheads, fuzing, and AI/autonomy for advanced weapons systems.

NSF X-Labs Other Transaction Agreement framework for establishing full-time interdisciplinary R&D teams to develop novel platform technologies aligned with NSF Topic Announcements.

Support public diplomacy programming at American Spaces in Zambia through the Zambia-US Exchanges Alumni Association. Fund cultural, educational, and professional development activities promoting U.S.-Zambian understanding and Freedom 250 anniversary initiatives.

AFOSR funds basic research across engineering, information science, and physical/biological sciences to develop innovative capabilities supporting Air Force warfighting and peacekeeping missions. The program partners with Air Force, university, and industry labs to transition research discoveries into operational technologies.

NSF STEM K-12 funds fundamental and applied research to improve STEM teaching and learning across formal and informal educational settings throughout the human lifespan. The program advances understanding of how to make STEM education more effective and accessible.

Sustained funding for university-based materials research centers tackling fundamental science problems through multidisciplinary collaboration. MRSECs support infrastructure, industry partnerships, and a national network advancing materials discovery and education.

Grants for developing and demonstrating drone technologies to inspect transportation infrastructure like bridges and roads. Addresses aging infrastructure assessment challenges by enabling faster, safer, and more cost-effective inspection methods.

NASA seeks rapid-response and novel Earth science research to address urgent climate and environmental challenges. This open continuous submission program supports innovative investigations using NASA's advanced computing facilities and satellite data for real-time environmental monitoring and discovery.

NASA seeks research proposals advancing Solar System science through investigations of planetary bodies, moons, and space environments. This rolling solicitation supports fundamental scientific discoveries that expand understanding of our solar system's formation, evolution, and potential for life.

Build a diverse STEM workforce through NASA Space Grant Consortia partnerships. Students engage with NASA's aeronautics, space, and science missions while contributing to real exploration and discovery projects across Mission Directorates.

VINES supports fundamental research and technology development for next-generation intelligent networks spanning edge-to-cloud systems. The program aims to advance U.S. competitiveness in NextG wireless and emerging vertical industries while ensuring resilience and interoperability.

NASA MUSIC builds STEM research capacity at minority-serving institutions through partnerships with NASA researchers and facilities. The program develops institutional capabilities to compete for NASA funding, commercialize innovative technologies, and prepare students for advanced STEM careers.

EDA seeks research and technical assistance projects that leverage regional assets to advance economic development in distressed communities. Competitive grants support innovative strategies for job creation and private investment through a two-step application process.

NASA seeks visionary advanced concepts to push the boundaries of space exploration and technology. Phase II awards fund up to two years of development for promising innovations with potential infusion across NASA and beyond.

NOAA's Climate Program Office funds competitive research to advance climate science understanding, modeling, observations, and decision-support services. Projects address societal challenges like water resources, coastal resilience, marine sustainability, and extreme weather impacts.

NSF seeks research projects that revolutionize engineering education and workforce development through new cultural or curricular innovations, or by adapting proven models to new contexts across higher education and workplace-based programs.

This opportunity supports alumni engagement initiatives in Mauritius through innovation funding. It aims to strengthen connections between U.S. exchange program alumni and their communities through creative projects and programs.

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.

NSF seeks fundamental research on resource conservation, energy recovery, and environmental protection through biotechnology, AI, quantum engineering, and sustainable manufacturing. Projects focus on creating domestic energy sources, minimizing waste, and closing resource loops to strengthen U.S. industrial resilience.