Active Government Funding Opportunities

DoD seeks conceptual designs for an active RF radar seeker small enough to fit in a 2.75-inch missile, enabling all-weather target lock-on after launch. Winners gain $250K and potential entry into a $50M production contract.

The Navy's Microelectronics Commons seeks innovative semiconductor prototypes—from materials and processes to device designs—to accelerate lab-to-fab transitions and strengthen domestic microelectronics manufacturing capabilities across eight regional hubs.

Develop and implement evidence-based entrepreneurship curricula that teach practical, real-world skills to current and aspiring entrepreneurs. This program addresses the need for accessible, results-driven entrepreneurial education at participating institutions.

This program provides technical assistance and capacity building services to rural businesses at all development stages. It addresses the challenge of limited entrepreneurial support access in rural areas by funding business centers offering guidance from startup ideation through mature operations.

Test commercially available autonomous underwater vehicles (JaiaBot BIO) equipped with water quality sensors to rapidly map episodic water quality threats like cyanobacteria blooms and riverine plumes in Lake Champlain, enabling near-real-time monitoring at operational scale.

Research on invasive Grass Carp spawning and early life history in Great Lakes tributaries to identify optimal timing and locations for targeted removal and control efforts. This work directly supports the Presidential directive to prevent and manage aquatic invasive species threatening the Great Lakes ecosystem.

USGS seeks university research partners to develop satellite-based plant species detection models that work reliably across broad geographic regions. The research will improve invasive species management and wildfire prevention by creating transferable, uncertainty-quantified tools for land managers.

USGS seeks a CESU partner to create an Innovation Landscape identifying and scaling new land management technologies for military installations in the Southern Great Plains. The initiative connects military needs with natural resource solutions to enhance operations and regulatory flexibility.

USGS seeks research to develop and validate remote sensing algorithms for monitoring phytoplankton in the Barataria estuary. This technology supports ecosystem health assessment and food web monitoring in coastal waters.

The Army seeks innovative reconstructive transplant approaches to restore form and function for combat casualties with severe injuries. This concept award supports early-stage research and development of surgical techniques, biomaterials, or technologies to advance transplantation capabilities.

NRL seeks high-fidelity digital twin modeling and software for Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research facility to simulate robotic and autonomous system behaviors in realistic environments.

Notice of Intent to exercise Option Year One for Nutrient Analysis Software Program at Indian Health Service Kayenta Health Center.

Navy Big Blue 3 MAC contract for USS George Washington CVN 73 systems maintenance and support services.

Navy maintenance contract for CVN 73 USS George Washington AC Plant Retube and Oil Content Monitor Replacement systems.

Develop a flight-ready payload adapter to integrate the Sirena Payload Delivery Vehicle with tactical boost vehicles. This prototype effort seeks innovative mechanical, electrical, and avionics integration approaches to advance payload delivery capabilities.

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 challenge seeks transformative advanced manufacturing technologies—including automation, materials science, and digital engineering—to modernize U.S. shipbuilding, sustainment, and maritime industrial capacity. It connects innovators and startups with Navy modernization priorities to accelerate scalable solutions.

SLAC seeks quotes for high-precision soft X-ray Wolter focusing mirror with nanometer-level surface finish for electron free laser applications.

NSF seeks input on establishing Tech Accelerators for deep-tech commercialization from lab-to-market, focusing on emerging technologies in under-invested areas.

USSOCOM seeks technical experimentation input on signature management and defeat capabilities. Limited details available; full information in attachments.

ROAASTD ARA develops resilient, open, agile avionics systems and sensor integration technologies for rapid fielding in contested environments through experimentation.

NSF seeks small businesses to develop next-generation scientific instrumentation and experimental platforms that enable breakthrough discoveries. This pilot program funds innovative tools and AI-driven research infrastructure to advance the U.S. scientific enterprise.

Army seeks sources for Advanced Technology Test & Development Program (ATTDP) to support market research for acquisition planning of emerging technologies.

Support clinical trials evaluating new treatments, devices, and approaches for autism management. Awards fund proof-of-concept through large-scale efficacy studies, with funding incentives for early-career researchers partnering with experienced mentors.

DoD seeks innovative, high-risk autism research to accelerate discoveries and improve outcomes for autistic individuals. This award supports novel ideas with potential to generate impactful data and open new investigation pathways.