Active Government Funding Opportunities

USGS seeks research on GeoAI-powered automated landform mapping and knowledge graph expansion to improve geographic feature mapping accuracy. The project will use lidar data to enhance summit location precision in the national Geographic Names system.

NASA Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) 2026 for accelerating SBIR/STTR technologies to commercialization with NASA matching funds of $500K-$2.5M per award for Phase II companies.

U.S. Speaker Program seeks to deploy American subject matter experts to engage Indian audiences on strategic priorities including cybersecurity, emerging technologies, maritime security, and innovation-driven economic growth through 8-10 in-country programs and 10 virtual engagements.

Support early-career scientists conducting dissertation research on Arctic environmental and social systems change. Funding advances fundamental understanding of rapid Arctic transformation and builds STEM workforce capacity in polar sciences.

This RFP seeks biomanufactured thermal interface materials (TIMs) to improve heat dissipation in high-density electronics, drones, and battery systems. The solution must balance thermal conductivity with electrical insulation while offering cost-effective, sustainable alternatives to traditional materials.

This RFP seeks a computational system using protein language models to rapidly characterize pathogen-host interactions from sequence data alone, enabling faster threat assessment and therapeutic response when novel pathogens emerge. The capability must predict protein interactions across pathogen classes, work on unseen pathogens, and deliver comprehensive analysis within one hour on standard hardware.

DARPA seeks development of high-energy-density, air-independent rechargeable batteries for military applications where oxygen is unavailable—such as underwater, high-altitude, or space operations. Proposals must demonstrate specific energy exceeding 1 kWh/kg with electrical rechargeability over multiple charge cycles.

This RFP seeks engineering solutions to enhance cognitive performance and physiological recovery in high-demand operational environments where sleep is restricted. The capability aims to address performance degradation caused by sleep deprivation by supporting critical brain functions like waste clearance and synaptic plasticity.

This SBIR XL seeks integrated manufacturing solutions for compact Rydberg-based RF receivers that operate across broad frequency bands with high sensitivity. The technology addresses the gap between laboratory prototypes and deployable systems by combining photonic components with low-latency control architecture for wideband signal processing.

The Navy seeks modernized automated ammunition handling systems for MK 45 gun systems to replace 1960s-era technology, improving reliability, firing rates, and crew safety while maintaining compatibility with existing shipboard platforms.

This RFP seeks development of a compact, high-efficiency CO₂ compressor for military aircraft thermal management systems. The technology must handle dynamic heat loads across diverse mission phases while reducing system weight and size compared to legacy refrigerant solutions.

This RFP seeks development of a complementary flush air data system (FADS) for Air Force bombers to provide redundant, low-observable airspeed and altitude measurement, reducing reliance on vulnerable protruding pitot probes. The modular, subsonic/transonic-optimized system will enhance survivability and data assurance in contested environments while maintaining existing flight-control architectures.

This RFP seeks development and validation of Maxterial H-max nickel molybdenum plating as an environmentally safe alternative to hexavalent chromium in aerospace components like landing gear actuators. The solution must demonstrate fatigue resistance, durability, and corrosion protection while supporting DoD regulatory compliance and modernization goals.

This RFP seeks development of autonomous fall detection and mitigation systems for humanoid robots operating in Air Force maintenance and hazardous environments. The solution must enable safe, graceful falls that minimize damage and injury risk while maintaining robot agility and performance during normal operations.

The Navy seeks inter-satellite communication hardware to enable direct data sharing between commercial satellites, eliminating ground-station handoffs for improved tracking of mobile ocean targets and reducing latency in multi-satellite coordination.

DARPA seeks medical technologies designed to work interoperably across both humans and military working dogs, reducing equipment burden on combat medics. Priority innovations include species-compatible plasma products, adjustable medical devices, physiological sensors, and pharmaceuticals that eliminate the need for separate canine-specific supplies.

Develop civilian nuclear infrastructure cooperation programs with Türkiye to advance nonproliferation security and safety standards. This initiative counters proliferation risks from non-U.S. reactor selection and foreign supply chains through targeted technical assistance.

DCSA Innovation Gateway is a competitive OTA solicitation for prototype projects addressing digital transformation, data analytics, cyber security, and workforce governance challenges through innovation partnerships.

Support for established neurofibromatosis researchers to lead a multi-institutional virtual academy mentoring early-career investigators. The program combines pilot research projects with structured mentorship to advance NF science and develop the next generation of research leaders.

xTech|Inversion seeks innovative technology solutions that accelerate military capability advancement and address complex national security challenges. The competition focuses on transitioning Army-funded research into scalable, commercially viable solutions through partnerships with non-traditional defense contractors.

DARPA TTO seeks innovative proposals for revolutionary platforms and systems in Design/Build/Buy, Surge/Sustain, Long Range Effects, and Disruptive Innovation. Emphasis on cutting-edge hardware demonstrations with reduced risk and cost.

HUD seeks housing policy research to advance evidence-based solutions for affordable housing challenges. Grants support studies examining policy impacts, housing market dynamics, and interventions addressing homelessness and housing accessibility.

Support innovative research to understand and cure bone marrow failure diseases through scientifically sound approaches. Open to established and early-career investigators; preliminary data not required.

Supports investigator-initiated research advancing bone marrow failure treatments through translational and clinical studies. Funds mature ideas with IND-enabling efforts and correlative research to drive significant patient care improvements.

DoD seeks development of a multiomic atlas from human bone marrow failure samples to create an open-access research resource. This dataset will enable discoveries advancing understanding of bone marrow failure diseases across the research and clinical community.