Active Government Funding Opportunities

USGS seeks to pilot autonomous drone technology with AI-powered image analysis to remotely measure river discharge in hard-to-access basins. The project will validate whether satellite-linked aerial imagery can replace costly, risky stream gauges using advanced computer vision algorithms.

NIJ seeks research projects to evaluate forensic laboratory protocols and emerging techniques for examining physical evidence. Studies should identify best practices and provide actionable insights to improve lab efficiency and inform policy decisions.

USGS seeks research to improve land reclamation outcomes after energy and mineral development in arid regions. The program will survey reclamation results, develop decision-support tools and maps, and share insights with industry and land managers.

Navy seeks commercially-developed supersonic aerial target solutions for fleet threat simulation with potential OTA prototype award, targeting near-term demonstration and 2030+ operational deployment.

ARORA develops advanced photonic technologies through cooperative partnerships, designing and testing prototype photonic systems for DoD applications and modernization efforts.

NIJ seeks rigorous research on what drives school violence and evaluations of safety interventions in K-12 settings. Projects should identify malleable factors affecting violence and measure the real-world effectiveness of STOP School Violence Act initiatives.

Aerosol jet printing for micron-scale glass component fabrication via additive manufacturing. Los Alamos technology (TRL 3) enabling complex geometries for optics, photonics, and microfluidics without traditional machining.

MINSAV Call 05 TALOS ARA focuses on microelectronics design and fabrication for autonomous, AI, precision navigation, electronic warfare, and data processing applications.

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.

DLA Emergent IV R&D BAA with multiple areas of interest including AI/ML applications, emerging technologies, and critical technologies transition for logistics innovation.

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.

Naval Surface Warfare Center commercial solutions for innovative technologies addressing Expeditionary Warfare, Strategic Missions, and Electromagnetic Warfare. Multiple areas of interest.

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.

NASA seeks CubeSat payloads (6U/12U) for Artemis III-V missions deploying from SLS in lunar/heliocentric trajectories. No-exchange-of-funds cooperative opportunity.

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

The NIJ seeks rigorous research on correctional workforce management and officer safety through action-oriented studies where jurisdictions actively shape implementation and practices based on assessment results.

NIJ seeks rigorous applied research and evaluative studies on forensic science systems, including the impact of forensic methods on criminal justice operations, evaluations of new forensic technologies, and workforce development strategies.

This funding supports research and development of forensic science innovations to advance criminal justice practices. Projects should expand scientific knowledge or create new tools, devices, systems, or methods with practical forensic applications.