Active Government Funding Opportunities

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.

NSF seeks fundamental research to optimize chemical and biochemical processes for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, and critical minerals. Projects should connect molecular-scale discoveries to industrial process and plant-scale applications.

EBBS funds engineering research to understand and control biological systems at all scales, from biomarker sensing to protein design and tissue restoration. The program combines fundamental mechanistic insights with experimental and computational techniques to develop innovative platforms and devices that advance human health and U.S. biotechnology leadership.

The Army seeks qualified industry partners for the Trusted Partner Program to develop advanced capabilities and solutions. This advance notice invites competitive proposals for innovative technologies and systems supporting Army materiel requirements.

NSF seeks proposals to develop and operate national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems that enable data-intensive and AI-driven research across science and engineering disciplines. Projects will create integrated data services to advance open science innovation and education.

NSF seeks fundamental research on bidirectional human-machine interaction in physics-based environments. Projects should advance theory, modeling, or technologies for intelligent systems collaborating with humans in applications like disaster response, elder care, and dynamic workplaces.

ARO scientific staff conduct hands-on basic research collaboratively with external institutions to advance knowledge in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences, strengthening staff expertise while contributing to peer-reviewed publications and student training.

The Air Dominance BAA seeks innovative research and development solutions to advance next-generation air superiority capabilities and technologies. This broad announcement invites novel approaches to address evolving aerial warfare challenges and maintain strategic advantage.

NSF I-Corps Teams program accelerates translation of NSF-funded foundational research into commercial products and services. Provides entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and funding to validate market potential and attract third-party investment.

NSF supports early-career mathematical and physical sciences research at underrepresented institutions like R2 universities and minority-serving schools. This funding helps emerging faculty build competitive research programs and expand STEM workforce diversity.

NSF seeks interdisciplinary research on resilient infrastructure systems that function under extreme conditions—from natural disasters to technological disruptions. Projects should integrate systems thinking, data analytics, and socio-technical approaches to optimize design, operations, and performance across lifeline systems and communities.

NSF seeks rigorous research to understand research security threats, risks, and mitigation strategies across STEM fields. Projects should develop evidence-based insights, novel methodologies, and data-driven tools to inform U.S. research security policy and practice.

STARBASE Cherry Point is a STEM education and youth outreach program that introduces students to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on learning experiences at a military installation.

NSF funds rigorous social science research to understand how scientific discovery happens, how science communicates its value, and how research translates into societal benefits and evidence-based policy. Projects should develop new theories, models, and analytical tools that advance understanding of science's mechanisms and impact.

NSF funds educational initiatives and career development in Earth Sciences, including research internships for undergraduates and teachers, postdoctoral fellowships, and faculty research programs that integrate education with research to broaden participation in geosciences.

The Army seeks fundamental AI research to advance artificial intelligence capabilities for military applications. This broad agency announcement invites novel research proposals addressing core AI challenges and emerging technical solutions.

US-German collaborative research in chemistry and chemical processes seeks innovative scientific discoveries through streamlined international partnerships. The program reduces barriers by enabling single-proposal submission with unified review while maintaining separate funding control.

NIST seeks research advancing measurement science, standards, and metrology across nanotechnology, AI, advanced manufacturing, and communications. Projects strengthen U.S. innovation competitiveness through collaborative R&D partnerships and scientific discovery.

This public diplomacy grants program supports cultural, educational, and community engagement initiatives in Mauritius that strengthen U.S.-Mauritian relations. Applicants can propose projects addressing civic participation, educational exchange, or cultural understanding.

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.

NSF supports faculty research at predominantly undergraduate institutions through RUI and ROA funding. These programs integrate research with undergraduate education, build institutional research capacity, and enable collaborations with research-intensive organizations across all scientific disciplines.

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.

This FDA funding opportunity seeks development of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling and mechanistic in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) approaches for long-acting injectable suspensions and implants. The research aims to improve drug development efficiency and regulatory decision-making for complex formulations.

NSF seeks use-inspired research and translational activities that move scientific discoveries from the lab to real-world practice. Three tracks support researchers at different stages: exploring applications of existing research, maturing translational ideas, or scaling solutions through strategic partnerships with industry and other stakeholders.

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.