Active Government Funding Opportunities

Space system survivability through proliferation strategies, commercial standards reuse, redundancies, and rapid reconstitution capabilities.

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.

Research inquiry for counter-uncrewed underwater vehicle (C-UUV) defeat technologies to detect, track, and neutralize underwater threats to maritime security and critical infrastructure.

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.

USPS Office of Inspector General Broad Agency Announcement seeking proposals for professional consultant and support services. Rolling solicitation for OIG operations and investigations support.

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.

Partnership proposal announcement for Astrobiology Science Conference sponsorship and collaboration opportunities with NASA Science Mission Directorate.

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.

NASA Research Announcement (NRA) for development plan research supporting open fan flight demonstration technology, advanced propulsion system evaluation.

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.

NRL seeks contractors for commissioning and upgrading robotic systems to desired future state. Industry day with site visit and capability demonstration.

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.

NSF CISE supports foundational research across 11 computing domains—from algorithms and AI to cybersecurity and human-centered computing. This program funds novel R&D projects that advance knowledge in computing systems, communications, and information science to drive future technological breakthroughs.

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 interdisciplinary research networks combining learning science, education practice, and data science to create high-value datasets advancing K-12 mathematics learning. Phase I funds dataset generation; Phase II establishes a collaborative platform for sustained innovation.

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.