Active Government Funding Opportunities

Support innovative, high-risk pancreatic cancer research ideas with potential for major breakthroughs. This award funds early-stage projects addressing key research priorities, including mentorship pathways for early-career investigators launching careers in pancreatic cancer science.

NSF seeks bold engineering research in AI, quantum, bioengineering, and robotics from investigators pursuing novel directions outside their current expertise. Projects should catalyze new industries, strengthen U.S. competitiveness, or tackle national grand challenges.

This award funds partnerships between clinicians and scientists to accelerate pancreatic cancer research from promising early-stage ideas toward clinical applications, including pilot trials and correlative studies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NASA solicits proposals for planetary science enabling facilities that support research infrastructure and capabilities. This program funds facility development to advance planetary exploration and scientific discovery through enhanced instrumentation and equipment.

Market research for standardization of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) frameworks across NIST facilities, including assessment, benchmarking against industry standards, and development of templates.

DARPA Perseus program seeks innovations in compact cold-atom devices and ultra-high Q MEMS/photonics enabled by microscale ultra-high-vacuum (µUHV) systems for advanced sensing and timekeeping.

NASA requires analysis of ophthalmic images using quantitative methods to measure spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular changes in astronauts during and after space missions.

DoD seeks a prototype high-voltage firing device with firmware compatibility across existing low-voltage systems. This addresses a critical safety gap for warfighters by enabling safer detonation alternatives while maintaining operational interoperability.

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.

Documentary-based public awareness campaign using community screenings and social media to deter irregular migration by presenting authentic stories from Nepali returnees and affected families.

Workforce development initiative building English, leadership, and career readiness skills for Nepali youth through mentorship, training, and professional networking to strengthen U.S.-aligned educational and career pathways.

Market research on virtual physical therapy capabilities for military treatment facilities, targeting musculoskeletal and pelvic floor rehabilitation to improve access, clinical outcomes, and active-duty medical readiness.

No-cost technical assistance voucher program for small businesses in hydropower development, testing, and optimization, including interconnection analysis and hardware-in-the-loop testing capabilities.

Naval Postgraduate School is hosting a reverse pitch event showcasing five breakthrough technologies including 3D-printed artificial muscles, AI optimization software, advanced UAV imaging, marine safety sensors, and low-power data transfer protocols. Industry and investors are invited to explore commercialization opportunities across robotics, defense, autonomous systems, and IoT markets.

Commercial software subscription license renewal for HyperX 2026 at NASA facilities.

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) nTOP software licenses for NASA operations and analysis.

Navy Manufacturing Technology Special BAA seeking applied research and advanced technology development to enhance naval platform manufacturing and sustainment for next-generation ships including battleships, frigates, and unmanned vessels.

NASA's Biosphere program seeks research advancing understanding of Earth's biological systems and their interactions with climate and ecosystems. This competitive grant opportunity supports scientific investigations addressing fundamental questions in biosphere science through a two-step peer review process.

NASA seeks atmospheric science research proposals advancing Earth's atmosphere understanding through innovative observational and modeling studies. This competitive program supports fundamental and applied research addressing climate, weather, and air quality challenges.