Active Government Funding Opportunities

NSF supports faculty research at predominantly undergraduate institutions through RUI and ROA funding. These programs integrate research with undergraduate education, build institutional research capacity, and enable collaborations with research-intensive organizations across all scientific disciplines.

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.

This FDA funding opportunity seeks development of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling and mechanistic in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) approaches for long-acting injectable suspensions and implants. The research aims to improve drug development efficiency and regulatory decision-making for complex formulations.

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 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.

This program funds researcher-initiated projects addressing community living challenges for older adults and people with disabilities. It supports applied research and demonstration projects that develop evidence-based solutions to improve independence and quality of life.

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.

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.

LSAMP funds alliances of colleges and universities to increase STEM degrees among underrepresented minorities through evidence-based strategies, from community college transfers to graduate research pathways, addressing the critical need to diversify the nation's STEM workforce.

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.

NSF supports mathematics research driven by real-world science and engineering problems, seeking proposals that demonstrate mathematical innovation and practical impact. Projects involving junior researcher training and interdisciplinary collaboration are particularly encouraged.

ACL seeks innovative small business solutions addressing aging and disability challenges through Phase II SBIR funding. This opportunity supports development of new technologies or services that improve independence, health, and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities.

The Switzer Research Fellowships Program supports scientific research advancing knowledge and solutions for individuals with disabilities. It funds innovative studies that can improve rehabilitation, independence, and quality of life outcomes.

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.

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 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 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 comprehensive strategies, feasibility studies, and capacity-building projects. Funding helps communities create jobs, attract investment, and build economic resilience.

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.

MERC funds applied research partnerships between U.S., Israeli, and MENA organizations tackling regional challenges through joint innovation projects. Focus areas include commercializable solutions that strengthen U.S. technological leadership and create economic growth opportunities.

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.

HUD seeks unsolicited research partnership proposals to address housing challenges through collaborative innovation. This NOI invites organizations to propose novel research initiatives that advance HUD's mission in affordable housing, community development, and urban solutions.

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.

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.

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.