Active Government Funding Opportunities

Golden Dome for America CSO for rapid technology development and deployment against advanced aerial threats including hypersonics and cruise missiles through agile contracting.

SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening for innovative defense-related activities including Agile Refactoring and Integration. Two-step process with white papers and proposals.

TACTICAL Broad Agency Announcement from AFRL Directed Energy Directorate for five-year R&D in directed energy technologies with calls issued periodically for specific research efforts.

Air Force AFIMSC SPEED CSO with multiple closed/open areas including RF spectrum monitoring, BIM data, and data science capabilities for facilities and operations optimization.

Multi-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) ARA develops threat warning and countermeasures sensors/systems for contested environments through design, simulation, and testing.

Naval Air Warfare Center Broad Agency Announcement for R&D in manned/unmanned air platforms, advanced sensors (EO/IR/RF/acoustic), AI/ML processing, and naval air capabilities.

Defense Logistics Agency CSO for innovative solutions addressing logistics, supply chain, and operational support needs. Multiple areas of interest with rolling submission periods.

Air Force SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening with multiple closed and open areas of interest including RF spectrum monitoring, housing management, and data science solutions.

Defense Intelligence Agency Commercial Solutions Opening seeking innovative technologies and solutions across full scope to maximize operational efficiency and capability.

Commercial Solutions Opening for air platform propulsion and blended wing body advanced aircraft development. Competitive innovation solicitation for next-generation airlift efficiency.

Army Commercial Solutions Opening for advanced manufacturing technologies, secure digital environments, and sustainable practices in ammunition industrial base. Modernization and integration focus.

Centralized open spiral for innovative commercial solutions within AFRL Foundational Technologies, ranging from advanced components to operational systems development.

Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery (RAPID) ARA seeks innovative cloud-based intelligence analysis tools, workflow automation, and cyber-resilient dashboards. Estimated $237M total funding.

NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 BAA for small business R&D and technology transfer projects in Phase I and II with multiple release cycles.

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.

NSF seeks fundamental research to optimize chemical and biochemical processes for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, and critical minerals. Projects should connect molecular-scale discoveries to industrial process and plant-scale applications.

EBBS funds engineering research to understand and control biological systems at all scales, from biomarker sensing to protein design and tissue restoration. The program combines fundamental mechanistic insights with experimental and computational techniques to develop innovative platforms and devices that advance human health and U.S. biotechnology leadership.

NSF seeks fundamental research on resource conservation, energy recovery, and environmental protection through biotechnology, AI, quantum engineering, and sustainable manufacturing. Projects focus on creating domestic energy sources, minimizing waste, and closing resource loops to strengthen U.S. industrial resilience.

NSF seeks fundamental research on mass, momentum, energy, and species transport across multiple scales. Projects combine experiments, theory, and modeling to advance AI, manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, and quantum science applications.

ERDC has developed a patented technology for indoor air quality and building design. This webinar explores licensing and commercializing opportunities for companies with manufacturing or distribution capabilities.

Army Contracting Command informational posting of competitive acquisition opportunities from RTP Division. Market research and acquisition planning updates for known research and development initiatives.

ERDC seeks innovative research solutions across 30+ engineering domains including hydraulics, coastal engineering, geotechnical systems, and environmental processes. The BAA invites proposals to advance military infrastructure, environmental resilience, and operational capabilities.

Support workforce development and education in Alaska's marine industries, including aquaculture, fishing, and seafood safety. Projects strengthen the seafood supply chain through training, technological innovation, and community partnerships.

Air Force structural materials R&D spanning scientific discovery through technology development and transition. Seeks innovations in materials science, composites, alloys, and manufacturing processes.

Cislunar environment modeling including plasma, radiation, and dust characterization. Develops sensors and data products for vehicle design and cislunar operations.