Active Government Funding Opportunities

NSF I-Corps Teams program accelerates translation of NSF-funded foundational research into commercial products and services. Provides entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and funding to validate market potential and attract third-party investment.

NIST is seeking proposals for microelectronics research, prototyping, and commercial solutions to advance U.S. chip technology capabilities. This addresses critical domestic semiconductor supply chain resilience and technological competitiveness.

This program funds investigator-initiated research projects addressing challenges affecting older adults and individuals with disabilities. Projects may explore service innovations, assistive technologies, caregiver support, or community-based interventions to improve health and independence outcomes.

This program funds research projects at minority-serving institutions to develop new interventions, programs, or evidence-based practices addressing aging and disability challenges. It seeks to build research capacity and generate knowledge that improves community living outcomes for underserved populations.

Support research and clinical care centers focused on spinal cord injury treatment, rehabilitation, and outcomes. These model systems advance evidence-based practices to improve patient recovery and quality of life.

Funding for doctoral dissertation research addressing disability, rehabilitation, and independent living. Supports innovative studies that advance knowledge in assistive technology, employment outcomes, and community inclusion for people with disabilities.

This funding supports a national research center investigating how parents with disabilities can access rehabilitation services and support systems. The center conducts applied research to improve policies, practices, and outcomes for this underserved population.

NSF STEM K-12 funds fundamental and applied research to improve STEM teaching and learning across formal and informal educational settings throughout the human lifespan. The program advances understanding of how to make STEM education more effective and accessible.

SBIR Phase I funding supports small businesses developing innovative technologies and solutions to improve aging services, independent living, and community support for older adults. Research focuses on prototype development and feasibility validation for novel assistive technologies, digital health solutions, or social support innovations.

The Air Force seeks research proposals on human performance enhancement, restoration, and sustainability across multiple technical areas. CHEERS supports innovative solutions to optimize warfighter effectiveness and readiness through human-focused R&D.

The Air Force seeks innovative research proposals to enhance human performance, medical capabilities, and operational effectiveness through the CHEERS program. This open solicitation invites white papers across all technical areas addressing military readiness and human sustainability challenges.

NSF CISE supports foundational research across 11 computing domains—from algorithms and AI to cybersecurity and human-centered computing. This program funds novel R&D projects that advance knowledge in computing systems, communications, and information science to drive future technological breakthroughs.

NSWC Dahlgren seeks innovative naval engineering education and workforce development solutions through a consortium model. The opportunity addresses the Navy's need to build academic-industry partnerships that advance maritime technology capabilities and prepare the next generation of naval engineers.

AFRL seeks human performance research spanning basic science to operational applications, including physiological enhancement, cognitive optimization, and medical interventions for Air Force personnel. Three competitive pathways (BAA, ARA, CSO) enable progression from concept through technology maturation and fielding.

This program supports alternative financing mechanisms to make assistive technology more accessible and affordable for individuals with disabilities. It addresses the financial barriers that prevent people from obtaining devices and services that enhance independence and quality of life.

NASA seeks Participating Scientists for Artemis III lunar missions to conduct groundbreaking scientific research on the Moon. This opportunity invites innovative research proposals that will advance lunar exploration and expand our understanding of the lunar environment.

DARPA TTO seeks revolutionary defense platforms and systems demonstrating disruptive capabilities in rapid force building, sustainment, long-range effects, and adaptive design. Focus areas include innovative hardware solutions that reduce complexity, cost, and manufacturing risk while enabling responsive, affordable production.

This public diplomacy grants program supports cultural, educational, and community engagement initiatives in Mauritius that strengthen U.S.-Mauritian relations. Applicants can propose projects addressing civic participation, educational exchange, or cultural understanding.

NIST seeks research advancing measurement science, standards, and metrology across nanotechnology, AI, advanced manufacturing, and communications. Projects strengthen U.S. innovation competitiveness through collaborative R&D partnerships and scientific discovery.

ARO scientific staff conduct hands-on basic research collaboratively with external institutions to advance knowledge in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences, strengthening staff expertise while contributing to peer-reviewed publications and student training.

NAWCAD seeks R&D proposals to advance naval aircraft operations and capabilities. The broad agency announcement invites innovative projects addressing operational improvements across the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.

US-German collaborative research in chemistry and chemical processes seeks innovative scientific discoveries through streamlined international partnerships. The program reduces barriers by enabling single-proposal submission with unified review while maintaining separate funding control.

NSF supports STEM doctoral research programs at minority-serving institutions across AI, quantum computing, advanced materials, and clean energy. The initiative expands institutional research capacity and increases doctoral degree completion for underrepresented groups in STEM fields.

AFOSR funds basic research across engineering, information science, and physical/biological sciences to develop innovative capabilities supporting Air Force warfighting and peacekeeping missions. The program partners with Air Force, university, and industry labs to transition research discoveries into operational technologies.

The Army seeks fundamental AI research to advance artificial intelligence capabilities for military applications. This broad agency announcement invites novel research proposals addressing core AI challenges and emerging technical solutions.