Active Government Funding Opportunities

Accelerate drug discovery and therapeutic development for hearing restoration following military-relevant auditory injury. This program supports preclinical and clinical research to restore hearing function in service members.

NASA seeks early-career researchers to initiate novel space science investigations through competitively reviewed proposals. This program supports emerging investigators in launching foundational research that advances Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, or astrophysics discovery.

Build U.S.-Algeria partnerships in innovation, entrepreneurship, and AI to strengthen commercial ties and expand market access. Target young professionals and students (18-35) through programs connecting American institutions and expertise with Algerian counterparts.

Air Force Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR) program funds innovative space technology R&D and prototype development through an open research announcement.

Air Force STAR-FISH program supports fast-tracked R&D and rapid prototyping of innovative software and hardware solutions for space technology challenges.

NASA seeks private sector partnerships in astrobiology, planetary protection, and space biology. Areas include technology development, AI/data analytics, life detection, sample analysis, and space biology research collaborations.

NSF seeks fundamental research advancing knowledge of STEM education across learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development. Projects should generate foundational insights with potential long-term impact on educational practice across all learner groups and ages.

DoD seeks low-cost, domestically-manufactured one-way attack drones for ground forces through a $1.1B multi-phase competition. Vendors must demonstrate capable, scalable production via performance testing and manufacturing readiness evaluations.

Technology licensing opportunity for Extremely Low-Resource Optical Identifier (ELROI), a solar-powered satellite beacon enabling autonomous, RF-free space object identification and space traffic management.

NSF X-Labs Other Transaction Agreement framework for establishing full-time interdisciplinary R&D teams to develop novel platform technologies aligned with NSF Topic Announcements.

Research and development for innovative training simulation technologies, behavioral engineering, and software models to enhance Naval training systems effectiveness and reduce costs.

NSF X-Labs initiative seeking ambitious R&D teams to develop quantum interconnects and integrated photonic technologies for next-generation quantum computing, sensing, and networking applications.

ONR Long-Range S&T Broad Agency Announcement seeking meritorious research proposals across science and engineering disciplines for Navy and Marine Corps operations advancement. Extended through 2026.

NASA seeks visionary advanced concepts to push the boundaries of space exploration and technology. Phase II awards fund up to two years of development for promising innovations with potential infusion across NASA and beyond.

Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) ARA seeks R&D, prototyping, and testing of directed energy sources and systems for laboratory and field trials.

ReactorCast is a system dynamics platform modeling nuclear workforce requirements across reactor lifecycles, integrating strategic planning with human capital decisions to address workforce shortages impacting project delivery and costs.

DoD seeks digital engineering tools and cloud-based infrastructure to modernize microelectronics in fielded weapon systems through advanced acquisition and sustainment capabilities. The effort enables data reuse, digital twins, and lifecycle collaboration to accelerate affordable replacements while reducing costs.

Translate proven medical research into clinical products—drugs, devices, or decision-support tools—addressing military health needs. Support moves promising preclinical work through final development toward regulatory approval or clinical practice.

DoD seeks clinical research combining occupational science, psychology, and implementation science to address congressionally directed health topics. Projects must include patient advocates and demonstrate solutions to real-world health challenges.

Develop and test broadly applicable clinical technologies addressing urgent military health needs through translational research and early-phase clinical trials. Multi-PI teams will advance platform products that benefit Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

Fundamental medical research addressing congressionally prioritized disease areas. Supports use-inspired basic research with preliminary data to advance patient care and quality of life outcomes.

DoD seeks applied medical research that translates basic science into near-term clinical solutions for military health problems. Fund up to $3.6M over 4 years for use-inspired research addressing congressionally directed priority topics.

High-risk, high-reward medical research discovery projects addressing critical DoD health challenges. Pioneering studies generating preliminary data to launch future scientific investigation and product development.

DoD seeks clinical trial research to advance treatment and management of military-relevant diseases. This peer-reviewed program funds trials from early-phase (Phase 0/1) through large-scale Phase 3 studies, with optional planning support for regulatory preparation.

Support public diplomacy programming at American Spaces in Zambia through the Zambia-US Exchanges Alumni Association. Fund cultural, educational, and professional development activities promoting U.S.-Zambian understanding and Freedom 250 anniversary initiatives.