Active Government Funding Opportunities

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.

Develop advanced remote sensing tools and AI/machine learning analytics to map and monitor dryland ecosystems, with focus on biological soil crusts. Tools will help land managers assess rangeland health, predict productivity, and prioritize conservation across the 40% of U.S. drylands.

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.

ONR seeks advanced power system architectures with integrated controls, power conversion, and energy storage to condition transient shipboard loads for Navy vessel compatibility.

This research program studies water quality restoration in Willow Creek Reservoir through limnological monitoring, hydrodynamic modeling, and evaluation of mitigation strategies like aeration systems to address harmful cyanobacteria blooms and protect public health and recreation.

Develop advanced modeling and simulation capabilities for multimode anti-aircraft missile countermeasures, featuring multispectral sensor representation and adaptive threat engagement technologies. This prototype project enhances flexible, modular simulation approaches for emerging defense scenarios.

The Navy seeks to restore domestic production of pyrophoric countermeasure devices for aircraft infrared protection across military platforms. This prototype effort focuses on scalable manufacturing, process control, supply chain qualification, and production readiness.

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.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Astrea RFP for classified geospatial intelligence capabilities. R&D opportunity for advanced sensing, processing, or analysis solutions.

NASA seeks innovative astrophysics technologies to advance space-based observation capabilities and scientific discovery. This program supports development of novel instruments, systems, and technologies that enable next-generation astrophysical research.

NASA seeks astrophysics research and analysis proposals advancing fundamental understanding of the universe through observational studies, data analysis, and theoretical work. This program supports competitive grants enabling scientists to conduct investigations across multiple wavelengths and cosmic phenomena.

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.

ERDC seeks to modernize its High Performance Computing platform into a cloud-forward ecosystem using emerging technologies and modern architectures. The initiative aims to transform user workflows and infrastructure for a resilient, scalable, and secure solution meeting evolving government needs.

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.