Active Government Funding Opportunities

NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY supports K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers collaborating to develop AI-integrated learning solutions and tools. Teams co-design evidence-based technologies addressing real challenges identified by students and educators to prepare the workforce for an AI-driven future.

NOAA seeks to advance ocean and coastal mapping through development and integration of innovative technologies and workflows. The program aims to expand data accessibility and efficiency across acquisition, processing, and product delivery for national hydrographic capability.

NOAA seeks an academic partner to advance ocean and coastal mapping capabilities through a 5-year cooperative agreement. This initiative will improve hydrographic data collection and integration to support coastal management, navigation safety, and marine resource protection.

NIJ seeks research and evaluation projects examining violence against women, including domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking, and teen dating violence. Funded work will test interventions to improve victim engagement with justice systems and increase perpetrator accountability.

The State Department seeks alumni teams from U.S. exchange programs to propose public service projects advancing embassy mission goals. This funding opportunity amplifies diplomatic impact by supporting grassroots civic engagement initiatives led by program alumni.

Market research for long-range fires capabilities seeking game-changing prototype systems for near-peer adversary engagement. Invites both kinetic and non-kinetic offensive/defensive prototypes ready for demonstration.

NOAA seeks proposals to test and scale harmful algal bloom control technologies, from promising early-stage solutions to proven approaches ready for large-scale field deployment in marine environments.

Historic preservation services for plaster and decorative paint restoration at the U.S. Capitol President's Room. Contractor will design and implement treatment plan for ceiling stabilization and conservation of 19th-century frescoes.

CBRNE defense R&D seeking innovative chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive capabilities through procurement contracts, cooperative agreements, and prototype OTA awards for Joint Warfighter dominance.

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.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and local technical assistance in distressed areas through grants for comprehensive economic strategies, feasibility studies, and disaster resiliency plans. Funding helps build capacity for job creation and private investment attraction.

DoD seeks STEM education consortium approaches to develop science, technology, engineering, and mathematics talent pipelines supporting national defense capabilities. This RFI explores innovative educational partnerships and programs to strengthen the future workforce for advanced defense research and engineering.

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.

DoD seeks management and species conservation expertise for western bumble bee populations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The initiative addresses pollinator habitat protection and ecosystem management on military installations.

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.

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.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and technical assistance in distressed areas through comprehensive strategies, feasibility studies, and capacity-building projects. Funding helps communities create jobs, attract investment, and build economic resilience.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and technical assistance to build capacity in distressed areas. Funding helps communities create strategic economic plans, conduct feasibility studies, and strengthen local institutions to guide job creation and private investment.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and technical assistance in distressed areas through grants for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies, feasibility studies, and capacity-building projects that foster job creation and private investment.

EDA provides planning and technical assistance grants to economically distressed regions for developing comprehensive economic development strategies and conducting feasibility studies. These investments support job creation, private investment attraction, and regional economic resilience through capacity-building planning activities.

EDA provides planning grants and technical assistance to support economic development and job creation in distressed regions. Funding supports strategic planning, feasibility studies, and capacity-building initiatives to foster regional economic resilience and private investment.

DOE Office of Science seeks research proposals across seven disciplines including advanced computing, energy sciences, fusion, and physics. This open solicitation funds fundamental scientific research addressing national priorities in energy, climate, and scientific discovery.

DARPA BTO seeks novel biological technologies that revolutionize warfighter protection by leveraging biological properties and processes. Evolutionary improvements to existing practices are excluded; only truly innovative approaches will be considered.

DARPA I2O seeks revolutionary research ideas addressing information challenges not covered by existing programs. Proposals should present novel approaches to information innovation with potential defense applications.

This funding supports research to identify and evaluate employer practices that successfully integrate people with disabilities into the workforce. The center will generate evidence-based insights to improve employment outcomes and inform policy and business practices.