Active Government Funding Opportunities

DoD seeks to prototype TITANS, a veteran-led innovation workforce model embedding military talent into federal, academic, and commercial innovation roles. The program bridges operationally-grounded expertise with emerging technology development to accelerate dual-use capability transition.

MTEC seeks non-training interventions and integrated prevention prototypes to address harmful behaviors, physical fitness, and help-seeking barriers in the National Guard. Solutions should include policy changes, workplace practices, and multi-component programs evaluated for effectiveness and implementation feasibility across military settings.

RFI seeking industry partners for KC-135 Electrified Boom Automation Lab installation at AFIT to bridge gap from laboratory demonstration through prototyping to platform integration.

NSF seeks proposals to develop AI and cybersecurity education programs and scholarships, addressing critical workforce shortages in these fields. Support includes both scholarship funding for students and innovation grants to enhance curricula, partnerships, and training methods.

NSF seeks proposals to develop and operate novel national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems that enable data-intensive and AI-driven research across science and engineering disciplines.

T400 engine component improvement program focusing on propulsion system advancement. Full details available in Statement of Objectives attachments.

E-Seal Technology from Los Alamos leverages AI-guided electrokinetic liquid sealants and micelle engineering for intelligent, actively-steered wellbore repair with tenfold cost advantage.

Build international partnerships and capacity in emerging space economies through training, workforce development, and public diplomacy. Support the 2026 U.S. Space Forum by strengthening collaboration among governments, industry, academia, and international organizations on space activities.

The Army's xTech|Search 10 prize competition invites U.S. startups to submit commercially developed technologies addressing Army mission needs. Winning solutions receive cash prizes, with past competitions awarding over $14M to 820+ companies since 2018.

Strengthen wildlife disease diagnostic capacity through parasitology molecular testing and surveillance at the National Wildlife Health Center. This work detects and monitors parasitic diseases in wildlife to protect public health, national security, and ecosystem resilience across federal and state lands.

NASA seeks research on Earth solutions across agriculture, disaster resilience, water resources, and infrastructure using satellite data and applications. This consolidated program addresses critical environmental and societal challenges through space-based science and technology.

NASA's Biosphere program seeks research advancing understanding of Earth's biological systems and their interactions with climate and ecosystems. This competitive grant opportunity supports scientific investigations addressing fundamental questions in biosphere science through a two-step peer review process.

NASA seeks atmospheric science research proposals advancing Earth's atmosphere understanding through innovative observational and modeling studies. This competitive program supports fundamental and applied research addressing climate, weather, and air quality challenges.

Fortune 500 food company seeks Subject Matter Experts to benchmark operations and identify productivity improvements through novel process methodologies. Cross-industry experience from pharma, cosmetics, or FMCG preferred; consultative engagements through 2027.

Defense Logistics Agency vendor opportunity for DLA HQ Fall Festival participation; vendor tabling and sponsorship packages for marketing to 7,000+ DoD personnel and families.

Platform One Solutions Marketplace open call for innovative DoD software solutions enabling rapid, secure delivery with accelerated timelines and emerging technology integration.

NSF seeks proposals to unlock hidden value in existing scientific datasets through AI-driven feature extraction, metadata generation, and automated analysis pipelines. Enable interdisciplinary discovery by harmonizing data for AI tools while addressing security, governance, and community contribution frameworks.

Air Force seeks innovative commercial solutions for nuclear treaty monitoring, WMD detection, directed energy weapons, and advanced analytics to modernize AFTAC capabilities.

MTEC offers bridge loans ($50K-$100K) to de-risk medical technology development and advance prototype maturity. This funding helps member companies reach readiness for follow-on private or public investment.

This grant program funds digital equity initiatives for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations. It supports capacity building and competitive projects to expand broadband access and digital skills in underserved Native communities.

NTIA is funding broadband infrastructure expansion and digital service adoption on Tribal lands, supporting remote learning, telework, and telehealth access. This grant program helps eligible tribal entities bridge the digital divide in underserved communities.

Next Generation Identification and Awareness Initiative seeks advanced technologies for tagging, tracking, locating targets; reconnaissance sensors; and unmanned systems with autonomy and anti-jamming capabilities for special operations.

DURIP funds research equipment and instrumentation at U.S. universities to advance defense-critical science and engineering capabilities. The program equips institutions to conduct cutting-edge research and train the next generation of scientists and engineers in national defense areas.

DoW seeks university proposals to purchase research equipment and instrumentation supporting basic research priorities across Army, Navy, and Air Force. Funding aims to enhance student education through research capabilities in DoW-relevant disciplines.

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.