Active Government Funding Opportunities

DARPA CyPhER Forge seeks AI-enabled digital twins and physics-informed test agents to reduce developmental system test duration by an order of magnitude through revolutionary Test & Evaluation approaches using flight demonstrations.

AFRL open BAA for novel aerospace concepts and R&D to mature transformative technologies across TRL levels, enabling study efforts and advanced technology development for warfighter advantage.

AI-Ready America builds statewide coordination hubs and national infrastructure to accelerate AI adoption across businesses, workforce, and communities. The program scales practical AI implementation through hands-on training, internships, and partnerships to prepare Americans for an AI-driven economy.

NSF seeks bold engineering research in AI, quantum, bioengineering, and robotics from investigators pursuing novel directions outside their current expertise. Projects should catalyze new industries, strengthen U.S. competitiveness, or tackle national grand challenges.

Support Alaska Native Organizations in marine mammal conservation and co-management of subsistence harvests through species management, harvest monitoring, scientific research, and public education initiatives aligned with recovery and conservation plans.

TechConnect invites innovators to pitch transformative solutions across six critical technology tracks aligned with national priorities. Connect with $8B in federal and private funding to accelerate breakthroughs in defense, commercial, and dual-use sectors.

DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative solicits innovative approaches for fault-tolerant quantum computing, quantum algorithms, and engineering methodologies for utility-scale quantum systems.

DHS Maritime Capabilities and Innovation - Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program (CSOP). Innovative maritime security and border enforcement technology solutions.

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.

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.