Active Government Funding Opportunities

This RFP seeks development and validation of Maxterial H-max nickel molybdenum plating as an environmentally safe alternative to hexavalent chromium in aerospace components like landing gear actuators. The solution must demonstrate fatigue resistance, durability, and corrosion protection while supporting DoD regulatory compliance and modernization goals.

This RFP seeks development of autonomous fall detection and mitigation systems for humanoid robots operating in Air Force maintenance and hazardous environments. The solution must enable safe, graceful falls that minimize damage and injury risk while maintaining robot agility and performance during normal operations.

The Navy seeks inter-satellite communication hardware to enable direct data sharing between commercial satellites, eliminating ground-station handoffs for improved tracking of mobile ocean targets and reducing latency in multi-satellite coordination.

DARPA seeks medical technologies designed to work interoperably across both humans and military working dogs, reducing equipment burden on combat medics. Priority innovations include species-compatible plasma products, adjustable medical devices, physiological sensors, and pharmaceuticals that eliminate the need for separate canine-specific supplies.

Develop civilian nuclear infrastructure cooperation programs with Türkiye to advance nonproliferation security and safety standards. This initiative counters proliferation risks from non-U.S. reactor selection and foreign supply chains through targeted technical assistance.

DCSA Innovation Gateway is a competitive OTA solicitation for prototype projects addressing digital transformation, data analytics, cyber security, and workforce governance challenges through innovation partnerships.

DoD seeks quantum sensing and timing technologies to enhance ISR capabilities beyond classical sensor limits. The Farseer program will prototype quantum magnetometers, gravimeters, and precision clocks with improved sensitivity and reduced size/weight/power for multi-domain military operations.

Support for established neurofibromatosis researchers to lead a multi-institutional virtual academy mentoring early-career investigators. The program combines pilot research projects with structured mentorship to advance NF science and develop the next generation of research leaders.

xTech|Inversion seeks innovative technology solutions that accelerate military capability advancement and address complex national security challenges. The competition focuses on transitioning Army-funded research into scalable, commercially viable solutions through partnerships with non-traditional defense contractors.

DARPA TTO seeks innovative proposals for revolutionary platforms and systems in Design/Build/Buy, Surge/Sustain, Long Range Effects, and Disruptive Innovation. Emphasis on cutting-edge hardware demonstrations with reduced risk and cost.

HUD seeks housing policy research to advance evidence-based solutions for affordable housing challenges. Grants support studies examining policy impacts, housing market dynamics, and interventions addressing homelessness and housing accessibility.

Support innovative research to understand and cure bone marrow failure diseases through scientifically sound approaches. Open to established and early-career investigators; preliminary data not required.

Supports investigator-initiated research advancing bone marrow failure treatments through translational and clinical studies. Funds mature ideas with IND-enabling efforts and correlative research to drive significant patient care improvements.

DoD seeks development of a multiomic atlas from human bone marrow failure samples to create an open-access research resource. This dataset will enable discoveries advancing understanding of bone marrow failure diseases across the research and clinical community.

This opportunity seeks to establish a national data and statistical center supporting traumatic brain injury model systems research. It addresses the need for centralized data management and analysis to advance TBI treatment and rehabilitation outcomes.

This program funds research projects to strengthen the ADA National Network's capacity to provide information, guidance, and technical assistance on disability rights and ADA compliance to individuals, businesses, and organizations nationwide.

This program funds research on burn injury as a lifelong condition, seeking to advance rehabilitation and disability outcomes. Projects should develop evidence-based interventions, technologies, or care models to improve quality of life and functional recovery for burn survivors.

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.

This opportunity seeks to establish a knowledge translation center that disseminates ADA National Network research and best practices to disability service providers and organizations. It addresses the gap between research evidence and practical implementation in disability services.

This funding supports research and knowledge translation centers focused on disability and rehabilitation outcomes. It aims to disseminate Model Systems research findings to improve practices and policies for people with disabilities.

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.

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.

This funding supports research and training centers developing evidence-based interventions to help people with disabilities live independently in their communities. It aims to advance knowledge and practices that promote community integration and quality of life.

This funding supports the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center, which collects, analyzes, and disseminates research data to advance SCI treatment and rehabilitation outcomes. It addresses the critical need for standardized, longitudinal data infrastructure to improve care delivery and outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

NASA Research Announcement (NRA) for development plan research supporting open fan flight demonstration technology, advanced propulsion system evaluation.