Active Government Funding Opportunities

DLA seeks R&D partnerships for advanced clothing and textile manufacturing technology leveraging digital design, Industry 4.0/5.0, and agile production methods for military equipment.

NSF seeks foundational geoscience research advancing knowledge across atmospheric, Earth, and ocean sciences. Projects should be intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative, with no requirement for immediate commercial applications.

NSF seeks foundational engineering research on novel electrical, photonic, quantum devices, advanced communications systems, and control/learning technologies. Research aims to explore new scientific principles without requiring near-term commercial outcomes.

NSF seeks foundational research in advanced manufacturing, civil infrastructure, intelligent systems, and materials science. Projects should pursue intellectually ambitious breakthroughs without requiring near-term commercial outcomes.

Autonomous Ion Mass Spectrometer Sentry (AIMSS) for space weather forecasting and plasma composition measurement. High-resolution mass spectrometry for distinguishing ion species in near-Earth space.

USGS seeks technical assistance to integrate road network modeling into invasive mussel risk assessment tools for Washington and California, identifying optimal locations for watercraft inspection stations and prevention campaigns to protect hydroelectric infrastructure.

Develop gridded drought forecasts and species establishment probability maps to help rangeland managers optimize restoration timing and location across western U.S. dryland ecosystems. This real-time forecasting platform will synthesize ecological data to improve wildfire recovery and invasive species management.

Naval BAA for next-generation C4ISR capabilities, information operations, cyberspace operations, IT systems, cryogenics and quantum research. Broad innovation solicitation for contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.

Monitor salmon productivity and prey availability for Cook Inlet beluga whales at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to support ecosystem health assessment. This ecological research informs wildlife management and military environmental stewardship in Alaska.

Develop a coupled ocean-wave-sediment modeling system to predict how soil properties affect coastal erosion and flooding during hurricanes. This research will improve storm preparedness and protect critical coastal infrastructure and energy resources.

Research project investigating how spruce beetle outbreaks and invasive species interact in Alaska's boreal forests under climate change. Findings will guide forest management strategies for invasive species control and ecosystem recovery.

B-1B Lancer Digital Antenna Electronics upgrade modernization for Air Force strategic aircraft.

VA seeks industry input on secure data exchange systems for GI Bill beneficiary outcome tracking and compliance monitoring across educational institutions.

DLA BATTNET IV solicits white papers for advanced battery manufacturing R&D to improve DoD logistics through innovative industrial base technologies.

DEPSCoR funds science and engineering research at universities in underrepresented states to build DoD-relevant research capacity and national security capabilities. The program strengthens institutional competitiveness for federal research funding through multiyear grants.

National Transportation Safety Board seeking commercial off-the-shelf software solution for electronic OGE Form 450 collection, review, certification, and secure storage management.

Connect grid technology developers with testing facilities to validate and de-risk innovative electric transmission and distribution technologies. DOE funds testing services worth $50k-$250k per project to advance commercialization of precommercial grid solutions.

NASA Astrophysics Small Explorer (APSMEX) opportunity for research teams to develop innovative space observatories. Mandatory Notice of Intent submission required.

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.

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.

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.