Active Government Funding Opportunities

Develop high-impact ideas advancing kidney cancer understanding and patient outcomes through well-formulated research hypotheses. Supports single or partnered investigator teams with strong kidney cancer research backgrounds.

This DoD program mentors early-career kidney cancer researchers through intensive virtual training, peer networking, and personalized mentorship. It aims to develop the next generation of cutting-edge kidney cancer researchers and accelerate discovery of new patient treatments.

DARPA IPTO seeks revolutionary research ideas in information processing and computing that fall outside current programs. Proposals should address novel technical challenges with potential defense and national security applications.

Support for established neurofibromatosis researchers to lead a multi-institutional virtual academy mentoring early-career investigators. The program combines pilot research projects with structured mentorship to advance NF science and develop the next generation of research leaders.

This DOD program funds translational trauma care research that moves promising medical technologies from concept toward real-world solutions. Projects must demonstrate preliminary data and advance casualty survivability and point-of-injury care.

This award supports collaborative neurofibromatosis research teams (2-3 PIs) combining complementary expertise to tackle central NF problems. Applicants must demonstrate preliminary data and synergistic approaches to advance understanding and treatment of neurofibromatosis.

DoD seeks innovative, high-risk neurofibromatosis research projects that explore groundbreaking concepts and challenge existing paradigms. This award supports hypothesis development and early-stage exploration to establish foundations for future scientific investigation.

DoD supports investigator-initiated neurofibromatosis research across all phases (excluding clinical trials) to advance understanding of NF disorders and improve patient care. Projects may leverage open science collaboration and qualified researcher partnerships to accelerate breakthroughs.

Support early-career researchers conducting innovative basic, translational, or clinical research on neurofibromatosis disorders. This Scholar Award develops the next generation of NF researchers within a collaborative academy environment with dedicated career mentorship.

This pilot program seeks to develop and test tribal transportation safety strategies, addressing traffic safety challenges in Native American communities through research-informed interventions and evidence-based safety improvements.

This opportunity supports development of interdisciplinary training programs combining transportation law, policy, and technology. It aims to prepare professionals to address emerging regulatory and legal challenges in modern transportation systems.

This program funds states and territories to adopt and enforce flood risk management standards under the National Flood Insurance Program. It provides planning tools, best practices, and FEMA expertise to help communities reduce flood exposure and disaster costs.

This program funds research projects to improve employment outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It addresses barriers to workplace participation through evidence-based studies and intervention development.

This program funds research projects advancing disability inclusion and community participation through innovative interventions. It addresses barriers to independent living and social engagement for people with disabilities.

This grant funds research exploring resilience and positive mental health outcomes among people with spinal cord injuries. The work aims to identify protective factors and evidence-based interventions that support psychological well-being in this population.

NASA seeks early-stage space technology research on eight critical topics including hypersonic flows, autonomous lunar/Martian systems, thermal protection, and spacecraft navigation. Proposals must advance low-TRL technologies essential for civil space missions and exploration.

Combat cyber scams and human trafficking in Vietnam by training young professionals to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions. The program equips participants aged 18-30 with emerging tech skills to create practical defenses against transnational fraud operations targeting Americans and Vietnamese citizens.

NASA seeks innovative early-stage research on lunar water purification technology for in situ resource utilization. This addresses critical needs for sustaining human presence on the Moon by developing low-TRL solutions to extract and purify water from lunar resources.

This program funds research projects advancing community living and participation for people with disabilities. It supports studies exploring rehabilitation interventions, accessibility solutions, and evidence-based practices that enhance independence and quality of life.

SCALE helps small businesses strengthen their supplier capabilities and production readiness to participate in strategically important supply chains. The program provides technical assistance and industry engagement to overcome operational, technical, and market access barriers.

Connect Georgian students and athletes with U.S. educational opportunities through AI/STEM innovation hubs and sports pathways advising across five cities. Build talent pipelines and strengthen U.S.-Georgia educational ties.

Develop secure AI-native capabilities for Radio Access Networks (RAN) that enable operators to generate revenue and reduce costs through innovative services. The program seeks demonstrations of commercial viability and export-ready open, interoperable solutions.

C-FARSIDE creates a national center bridging academic research with defense innovation through transdisciplinary collaboration. It accelerates breakthrough national security solutions by connecting top scholars, industry, and government labs to translate blue-sky research into real-world defense capabilities.

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.

NSF seeks to expand engineering research capacity by supporting early-career investigators launching independent research programs. This initiative builds the national engineering research base by funding promising researchers at institutions outside the highest-tier research universities.