Active Government Funding Opportunities

DoD seeks low-cost, domestically-manufactured one-way attack drones for ground forces through a $1.1B multi-phase competition. Vendors must demonstrate capable, scalable production via performance testing and manufacturing readiness evaluations.

Technology licensing opportunity for Extremely Low-Resource Optical Identifier (ELROI), a solar-powered satellite beacon enabling autonomous, RF-free space object identification and space traffic management.

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.

Research and development for innovative training simulation technologies, behavioral engineering, and software models to enhance Naval training systems effectiveness and reduce costs.

NSF X-Labs initiative seeking ambitious R&D teams to develop quantum interconnects and integrated photonic technologies for next-generation quantum computing, sensing, and networking applications.

ONR Long-Range S&T Broad Agency Announcement seeking meritorious research proposals across science and engineering disciplines for Navy and Marine Corps operations advancement. Extended through 2026.

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.

NIST seeks to develop undergraduate and graduate curricula incorporating documentary standards and standardization practices. This educational initiative strengthens workforce knowledge in standards development and implementation across academic institutions.

Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) ARA seeks R&D, prototyping, and testing of directed energy sources and systems for laboratory and field trials.

ReactorCast is a system dynamics platform modeling nuclear workforce requirements across reactor lifecycles, integrating strategic planning with human capital decisions to address workforce shortages impacting project delivery and costs.

DoD seeks digital engineering tools and cloud-based infrastructure to modernize microelectronics in fielded weapon systems through advanced acquisition and sustainment capabilities. The effort enables data reuse, digital twins, and lifecycle collaboration to accelerate affordable replacements while reducing costs.

Translate proven medical research into clinical products—drugs, devices, or decision-support tools—addressing military health needs. Support moves promising preclinical work through final development toward regulatory approval or clinical practice.

DoD seeks clinical research combining occupational science, psychology, and implementation science to address congressionally directed health topics. Projects must include patient advocates and demonstrate solutions to real-world health challenges.

Develop and test broadly applicable clinical technologies addressing urgent military health needs through translational research and early-phase clinical trials. Multi-PI teams will advance platform products that benefit Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

Fundamental medical research addressing congressionally prioritized disease areas. Supports use-inspired basic research with preliminary data to advance patient care and quality of life outcomes.

DoD seeks applied medical research that translates basic science into near-term clinical solutions for military health problems. Fund up to $3.6M over 4 years for use-inspired research addressing congressionally directed priority topics.

High-risk, high-reward medical research discovery projects addressing critical DoD health challenges. Pioneering studies generating preliminary data to launch future scientific investigation and product development.

DoD seeks clinical trial research to advance treatment and management of military-relevant diseases. This peer-reviewed program funds trials from early-phase (Phase 0/1) through large-scale Phase 3 studies, with optional planning support for regulatory preparation.

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.

Cloud-forward HPC modernization seeking innovative commercial solutions to transform ERDC's High Performance Computing Modernization Program into a sovereign, AI-driven, vendor-agnostic cloud ecosystem with enhanced security and scalability.

This DoD funding supports patient-centered research to improve lung cancer outcomes and survivorship experiences. Projects must include patient/survivor advocates and can pursue translational or clinical research, including pilot trials.

This DoD funding supports translational lung cancer research converting promising discoveries into clinical applications. Applicants can pursue advanced preclinical studies or pilot clinical trials addressing priority research areas.

Develop novel therapeutics and diagnostic tools to prevent, treat, or detect tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. This program funds R&D to address a significant public health threat through innovative medical countermeasures.

Accelerate cancer treatment breakthroughs through clinical trials testing new drugs, devices, and emerging therapies. This award funds rapid-cycle trials from proof-of-concept to phase III, addressing the urgent need to translate promising cancer interventions into patient care.

DoD seeks innovative, high-risk cancer research concepts to advance treatment options and patient outcomes for Service Members and military beneficiaries. Preliminary data not required; creative thinking and untested ideas addressing unmet clinical needs are prioritized.