Active Government Funding Opportunities

DARPA seeks innovative synthesis techniques for polymeric and nonlinear optical materials with prototype demonstration in electro-optic modulators, excluding incremental improvements and inorganic-only approaches.

NSF seeks large-scale interdisciplinary quantum research institutes to advance quantum computation, communication, simulation, and sensing. These centers will coordinate breakthrough research across institutions while building the quantum workforce and fostering industry partnerships to sustain U.S. quantum leadership.

NIJ seeks rigorous evaluation research to assess the effectiveness of crisis intervention programs funded through the Byrne SCIP initiative, including mental health courts, drug courts, ERPOs, and law enforcement interventions. A two-phase approach combines evaluability assessments with comprehensive effectiveness evaluation across multiple program areas.

NSF seeks interdisciplinary research teams to establish shared infrastructure platforms advancing alloys, amorphous, and composite materials discovery. These collaborative ecosystems integrate synthesis, characterization, theory, and data science to accelerate materials development and deployment.

This RFP seeks development of specialized metrology tools to measure and locate charge traps in diamond transistors, addressing current collapse issues that limit high-frequency RF power performance. The system must characterize trap density, energy levels, and locations across multiple device layers using government-provided diamond test devices.

This DAF RFP seeks low-cost detection sensors for a perimeter network to identify low-altitude drones, including non-RF emitting "dark" drones, in cluttered environments for USAF and USSF base defense. The system must integrate multi-sensor data into unified tracks and support remote control via API integration with Air Force command systems.

This funding supports rigorous research evaluating school safety interventions—specifically anonymous threat reporting systems and threat assessment teams. Projects will assess effectiveness and generate practical recommendations for K-12 schools.

Metal printer alterations and maintenance onboard Navy amphibious assault ships USS Iwo Jima, USS Boxer, and USS Makin Island for equipment repair capability.

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.

NSF supports foundational mathematical sciences research across pure and applied domains—from algebra and topology to computational mathematics and mathematical biology. These intellectually ambitious grants fund transformative discoveries without requiring near-term commercial outcomes.

USAF seeks small-business sources for AC-130J technical data management, configuration management, technical writing, and provisioning support for Special Operations Forces aircraft.

CDC's SPEED IDIQ contract seeks research and consulting support across healthcare epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, infection prevention, health IT, and emergency preparedness over five years.

This RFP seeks advanced AI/ML solutions for multi-sensor fusion across satellite constellations to enhance missile detection, tracking, and real-time reporting for U.S. Space Force operations. The capability must process large data volumes with minimal latency to accurately identify and track sophisticated threats like hypersonic missiles across multiple orbital platforms.

The Space Force seeks mature autonomous on-orbit logistics technologies to enable satellite servicing, refueling, and repair as routine operations. Proposers can emphasize either system-wide integration or a specific logistics function, demonstrating how their solution enhances resilience and operational freedom in contested space environments.

DoD seeks prototype innovations to reduce size, weight, and power in 30kW High Energy Laser systems mounted on Infantry Squad Vehicles. Solutions across 12 subsystem categories will support Army laser weapon deployment by 2031.

NASA seeks innovative spaceflight science proposals advancing heliophysics research foundations. This dual-anonymous, two-step program supports novel scientific investigations into solar-terrestrial physics and space weather phenomena.

NSF seeks exceptionally innovative, large-scale research partnerships that create new scientific paradigms and transformative technologies across any science/engineering discipline. Centers must integrate world-class research with education, broaden STEM participation, and transfer knowledge across sectors for broad societal impact.

Air Force Research Laboratory seeks innovative space vehicle technologies via STAR-FISH Call 017. Two-step process soliciting white papers for secure-by-design spaceflight systems and space-related signal, energy, and transportation technologies.

Train the next generation of Ph.D. scientists in artificial intelligence and super intelligence paired with core scientific disciplines. This pilot program bridges academic research with real-world experience at national labs and industry to address critical DOE science challenges.

NSF funds foundational astronomical sciences research and instrumentation to advance understanding of the universe, from discovering habitable planets to studying black holes. Support includes core research, advanced technologies, and transformative innovations with no requirement for near-term commercial outcomes.

NSF MPS supports fundamental materials research across biomaterials, ceramics, polymers, metals, and photonic materials. This program funds intellectually ambitious, foundational science that advances understanding of material properties without requiring near-term commercial outcomes.

NSF supports foundational chemistry research across nine specialized programs, from catalysis and synthesis to computational methods and life processes. Funding prioritizes intellectually ambitious, potentially transformative research without requiring near-term commercial outcomes.

This RFP seeks automated combat assessment software that rapidly evaluates battle damage post-strike using edge processing and AI/ML models. The system addresses the need for real-time damage classification in contested environments, enabling faster tactical re-planning and restrike decisions compared to traditional after-action reporting methods.

Develop low-cost heliophysics science payloads for suborbital flight platforms, enabling affordable access to space for solar and heliospheric research. This program democratizes heliophysics research by reducing launch costs and increasing flight flexibility for diverse scientific investigations.

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.