Active Government Funding Opportunities

NASA's ROSES 2025 Geosphere program funds competitive scientific research on Earth's solid surface, interior, and related processes. Research proposals should advance understanding of geophysical systems and their interactions with climate and life.

HERMES BAA call seeks R&D on Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine-Combined Cycle propulsion technology maturation from TRL 3 to TRL 6, including ground and flight demonstration for advanced munitions applications.

U.S. Space Force seeks X-Band radar capability solutions through the SpEC program. This restricted opportunity targets advanced sensing or communication technology development for the Meadowlands project.

Build a regional database tracking invasive vine species, their spread traits, and disturbance impacts across the Southeast and Caribbean. Provide managers with predictive maps to identify at-risk areas and coordinate early detection and response strategies.

This grant program funds digital equity initiatives for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations. It supports capacity building and competitive projects to expand broadband access and digital skills in underserved Native communities.

Defense Logistics Agency Commercial Solutions Opening (2026-2031) for rolling submission of innovative commercial solutions addressing DLA capability gaps in supply chain management, energy distribution, and logistics operations.

PHMSA Technology Transfer and Commercialization program for mature pipeline safety innovations at TRL 7-9, accelerating transition from prototypes to full-scale commercial deployment and field implementation.

Naval Warfare and Weapons BAA from Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake seeking innovative research proposals for naval warfare capabilities and weapons systems development.

DoD seeks an AI orchestration and data-integration layer to connect separate planning models within Project RELOAD, enabling rapid, auditable wargaming and course-of-action testing for operational planners. The prototype must support cloud deployment, classified data handling, and replace current manual hand-offs with governed, reproducible workflows.

NTIA is funding broadband infrastructure expansion and digital service adoption on Tribal lands, supporting remote learning, telework, and telehealth access. This grant program helps eligible tribal entities bridge the digital divide in underserved communities.

Distributed wind turbine development and commercialization covering prototype design, manufacturing, power electronics, component innovation, and field validation across 13 topic areas.

NSF seeks exceptionally innovative, large-scale research centers that establish new scientific paradigms and transformative technologies across disciplines. Centers must integrate world-class research with education, broaden STEM participation, and transfer knowledge across sectors and policy domains.

Naval Research Laboratory long-range BAA for basic and applied research proposals across diverse technical topic areas with competitive selection of innovative research.

Space environment R&D seeking advanced observing systems and prediction models for solar activity, ionospheric conditions, magnetospheric dynamics, and satellite drag to protect DoD systems.

DOE Office of Science seeks research proposals across six program areas including advanced computing, energy sciences, fusion, and physics. This open solicitation funds fundamental scientific research addressing DOE's congressionally authorized mission priorities.

Commercial Solutions Opening for innovative testing solutions to meet Air Force Test Center and associated partners' evolving test capabilities and agile methodology needs through calls-based procurement.

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.

The Space Force seeks aerospace fabrication expertise to recreate, modernize, and prototype the INC 8 Binnacle Enclosure—a specialized protective housing for inertial navigation systems. Work includes reverse engineering legacy designs, developing technical data packages, and producing initial prototype units.

Develop pre-emptive and reactive countermeasure solutions including expendable, directed energy, and novel EO spectrum technologies to protect aircraft in contested environments.

NASA seeks visionary concepts advancing space exploration and technology capabilities through Phase I feasibility studies. NIAC funds innovative, early-stage research from diverse U.S. organizations to evaluate bold ideas with potential transformative impact on NASA missions.

Air Force market research for multi-source Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) user equipment addressing resilient, reliable precision positioning for autonomous systems and guided munitions with DoD security and supply chain compliance requirements.

Supports advanced rehabilitation research training focused on community living and participation outcomes. Funds trainee development in cutting-edge rehabilitation science to address barriers and improve quality of life for people with disabilities.

This program funds advanced rehabilitation research training focused on employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. It supports researchers developing innovative approaches to improve workforce participation and career advancement.

ARRT funds advanced research training to develop rehabilitation interventions and evidence-based practices that improve health outcomes and functional abilities for individuals with disabilities. This program supports scientific studies and workforce development in rehabilitation research.

SBIR Phase I funding supports small businesses developing innovative technologies and solutions for aging populations and community living. Proposals should address unmet needs in senior care, accessibility, health management, or independent living through novel R&D and prototype development.