Active Government Funding Opportunities

DHS Maritime Capabilities and Innovation - Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program (CSOP). Innovative maritime security and border enforcement technology solutions.

CBRNE defense R&D seeking innovative chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive capabilities through procurement contracts, cooperative agreements, and prototype OTA awards for Joint Warfighter dominance.

NOAA's Climate Program Office funds competitive research to advance climate science understanding, modeling, observations, and decision-support services. Projects address societal challenges like water resources, coastal resilience, marine sustainability, and extreme weather impacts.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and local technical assistance in distressed areas through grants for comprehensive economic strategies, feasibility studies, and disaster resiliency plans. Funding helps build capacity for job creation and private investment attraction.

DoD seeks STEM education consortium approaches to develop science, technology, engineering, and mathematics talent pipelines supporting national defense capabilities. This RFI explores innovative educational partnerships and programs to strengthen the future workforce for advanced defense research and engineering.

EDA seeks research and technical assistance projects that leverage regional assets to advance economic development in distressed communities. Competitive grants support innovative strategies for job creation and private investment through a two-step application process.

DoD seeks management and species conservation expertise for western bumble bee populations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The initiative addresses pollinator habitat protection and ecosystem management on military installations.

Build a diverse STEM workforce through NASA Space Grant Consortia partnerships. Students engage with NASA's aeronautics, space, and science missions while contributing to real exploration and discovery projects across Mission Directorates.

NASA MUSIC builds STEM research capacity at minority-serving institutions through partnerships with NASA researchers and facilities. The program develops institutional capabilities to compete for NASA funding, commercialize innovative technologies, and prepare students for advanced STEM careers.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and technical assistance in distressed areas through comprehensive strategies, feasibility studies, and capacity-building projects. Funding helps communities create jobs, attract investment, and build economic resilience.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and technical assistance to build capacity in distressed areas. Funding helps communities create strategic economic plans, conduct feasibility studies, and strengthen local institutions to guide job creation and private investment.

EDA supports regional economic development planning and technical assistance in distressed areas through grants for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies, feasibility studies, and capacity-building projects that foster job creation and private investment.

EDA provides planning and technical assistance grants to economically distressed regions for developing comprehensive economic development strategies and conducting feasibility studies. These investments support job creation, private investment attraction, and regional economic resilience through capacity-building planning activities.

EDA provides planning grants and technical assistance to support economic development and job creation in distressed regions. Funding supports strategic planning, feasibility studies, and capacity-building initiatives to foster regional economic resilience and private investment.

DOE Office of Science seeks research proposals across seven disciplines including advanced computing, energy sciences, fusion, and physics. This open solicitation funds fundamental scientific research addressing national priorities in energy, climate, and scientific discovery.

DARPA BTO seeks novel biological technologies that revolutionize warfighter protection by leveraging biological properties and processes. Evolutionary improvements to existing practices are excluded; only truly innovative approaches will be considered.

The Switzer Research Fellowships Program supports scientific research advancing knowledge and solutions for individuals with disabilities. It funds innovative studies that can improve rehabilitation, independence, and quality of life outcomes.

ACL seeks innovative small business solutions addressing aging and disability challenges through Phase II SBIR funding. This opportunity supports development of new technologies or services that improve independence, health, and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities.

This program funds researcher-initiated projects addressing community living challenges for older adults and people with disabilities. It supports applied research and demonstration projects that develop evidence-based solutions to improve independence and quality of life.

NSF I-Corps Teams program accelerates translation of NSF-funded foundational research into commercial products and services. Provides entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and funding to validate market potential and attract third-party investment.

NIST is seeking proposals for microelectronics research, prototyping, and commercial solutions to advance U.S. chip technology capabilities. This addresses critical domestic semiconductor supply chain resilience and technological competitiveness.

This program funds investigator-initiated research projects addressing challenges affecting older adults and individuals with disabilities. Projects may explore service innovations, assistive technologies, caregiver support, or community-based interventions to improve health and independence outcomes.

This program funds research projects at minority-serving institutions to develop new interventions, programs, or evidence-based practices addressing aging and disability challenges. It seeks to build research capacity and generate knowledge that improves community living outcomes for underserved populations.

Funding for doctoral dissertation research addressing disability, rehabilitation, and independent living. Supports innovative studies that advance knowledge in assistive technology, employment outcomes, and community inclusion for people with disabilities.

This funding supports a national research center investigating how parents with disabilities can access rehabilitation services and support systems. The center conducts applied research to improve policies, practices, and outcomes for this underserved population.