Active Government Funding Opportunities

ARO scientific staff conduct hands-on basic research collaboratively with external institutions to advance knowledge in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences, strengthening staff expertise while contributing to peer-reviewed publications and student training.

The Army seeks fundamental AI research to advance artificial intelligence capabilities for military applications. This broad agency announcement invites novel research proposals addressing core AI challenges and emerging technical solutions.

NSF funds educational initiatives and career development in Earth Sciences, including research internships for undergraduates and teachers, postdoctoral fellowships, and faculty research programs that integrate education with research to broaden participation in geosciences.

NSF seeks fundamental research on bidirectional human-machine interaction in physics-based environments. Projects should advance theory, modeling, or technologies for intelligent systems collaborating with humans in applications like disaster response, elder care, and dynamic workplaces.

NSF funds rigorous social science research to understand how scientific discovery happens, how science communicates its value, and how research translates into societal benefits and evidence-based policy. Projects should develop new theories, models, and analytical tools that advance understanding of science's mechanisms and impact.

NSF seeks interdisciplinary research on resilient infrastructure systems that function under extreme conditions—from natural disasters to technological disruptions. Projects should integrate systems thinking, data analytics, and socio-technical approaches to optimize design, operations, and performance across lifeline systems and communities.

The Air Dominance BAA seeks innovative research and development solutions to advance next-generation air superiority capabilities and technologies. This broad announcement invites novel approaches to address evolving aerial warfare challenges and maintain strategic advantage.

STARBASE Cherry Point is a STEM education and youth outreach program that introduces students to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on learning experiences at a military installation.

ACC-APG special announcement regarding MAPS acquisition planning and industry outreach. Pre-solicitation industry day update for defense acquisition program planning.

USPS Office of Inspector General Broad Agency Announcement seeking proposals for professional consultant and support services. Rolling solicitation for OIG operations and investigations support.

Firm-fixed-price contract for fireworks display production and pyrotechnic services for America250 July 4, 2026 diplomatic event in Tokyo, Japan.

Defense Health Agency Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for innovative solutions in healthcare IT, operational efficiency, and program management. Innovative commercial technology acquisition.

NASA seeks space technology research and development proposals across all innovation areas to advance transformational capabilities for civil space missions. The umbrella solicitation funds R&D, prototypes, and demonstrations from universities, small businesses, national labs, and NASA centers.

Air Combat Command Commercial Solutions Opening seeking innovative commercial technologies and services across 16 topics to enhance ACC mission capabilities and close capability gaps.

CHEERS (Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining) Broad Agency Announcement Open Period 1 seeking medical technology and human enhancement R&D proposals.

Cyber targeting analysis R&D for adversary system exploitation. Develops tactics and techniques for cyber operations against evolving threats through proof-of-concept technology.

Tactical edge computing and secure information sharing R&D. Develops cross-domain solutions for seamless information flow across red-black boundaries in contested networks.

Systems-of-systems integration and rapid adoption R&D. Develops algorithms and tool chains for interoperable heterogeneous system integration and automated test generation.

Multi-source data fusion and AI reasoning for C4I operations. Develops adaptive knowledge integration, target analysis, and moving target engagement at scale.

Extreme computing R&D for edge, space, and embedded systems. Develops AI/ML architectures, nanocomputing, computational diversity, and robust algorithms for austere environments.

Ultra-broadband terahertz radio R&D for contested spectrum. Develops high-frequency communications above 100 GHz for next-generation Air Force platforms.

Distributed command-and-control orchestration in contested environments. Develops virtual C2 layer and decentralized execution framework for agile combat employment operations.

Advanced cyber operations prototypes for strategic DoD platforms. Develops offensive cyber capabilities and effects for transition into operational systems.

SIGINT processing R&D for cyber and signals intelligence. Develops real-time exploitation, geolocation, and multi-sensor fusion for tactical collection and analysis.

AI-driven operational planning R&D combining artificial intelligence with interactive gaming. Accelerates air tasking order cycle through human-guided AI planning and battlespace evaluation.