Active Government Funding Opportunities

NSF seeks use-inspired research and translational activities that move scientific discoveries from the lab to real-world practice. Three tracks support researchers at different stages: exploring applications of existing research, maturing translational ideas, or scaling solutions through strategic partnerships with industry and other stakeholders.

Develop AI-native air interface technology for tactical communication networks in a U.S.-India collaborative challenge. This applied research initiative seeks revolutionary dual-use concepts that could transform military communications and commercial applications.

Develop advanced applied research concepts for naval space weather and plasma monitoring in the Southern Hemisphere. This challenge seeks game-changing dual-use capabilities that could accelerate Navy/Marine Corps operations while creating commercial and public benefits.

RFI for analytical services supporting Missile Defense Agency Quick Reaction Team, seeking market assessment on acquisition strategies, capabilities, and risks for rapid technology development and systems integration.

Technology licensing opportunity for NanoFET immunotherapy platform from LANL: modular, self-assembling peptide nanofiber scaffold for rapid development of targeted therapeutics and medical countermeasures.

RFI for unmanned ground recovery systems combining tactical autonomy and robotic manipulation to execute vehicle recovery in contested, DDIL (denied/degraded) communication environments with minimal logistics footprint.

Technology licensing opportunity for GLASS software, a high-performance dynamic line rating platform for real-time optimization of power transmission capacity using CFD modeling and weather integration.

Software sustainment for Schneider Electric Power Monitoring Expert (PME) suites supporting Air Force Advanced Meter Reading System across multiple bases.

DOE seeks inspection solutions for small-diameter heat exchanger tubes fabricated via additive manufacturing using Alloy 625 Inconel. Research on non-destructive testing methods for compact additively manufactured components.

DoD seeks groundbreaking, untested concepts to open entirely new research avenues in kidney cancer. This high-risk award supports innovative theories and basic research with potential to transform the field, requiring no preliminary data.

DARPA seeks innovative materials analysis technologies enabling real-time molecular and elemental composition analysis under ambient conditions without sample preparation. Solutions must deliver revolutionary advances beyond current state-of-practice capabilities.

Develop research resources, datasets, and infrastructure to advance rare cancers research and treatment outcomes. Supports patient tissue repositories, tumor models, data-sharing platforms, and community engagement strategies.

This DoD funding supports early-stage rare cancer research ideas with potential for high-impact discoveries. The program welcomes exploratory approaches and accepts preliminary data from related disease studies to advance novel investigation pathways.

Fund continuation of military medical R&D projects ranging from late-stage preclinical to clinical research that address Service Member health needs. Supports pharmaceutical, biologic, medical device, and technology development through clinical trials and translational studies.

DoD seeks groundbreaking novel concepts to advance rare cancer research and treatment. This concept award supports highly innovative, untested ideas without requiring preliminary data, enabling early-stage exploration of potentially transformative approaches.

The Army seeks innovative reconstructive transplant approaches to restore form and function for combat casualties with severe injuries. This concept award supports early-stage research and development of surgical techniques, biomaterials, or technologies to advance transplantation capabilities.

The Army seeks applied research innovations in orthopaedic medicine to advance soldier health and readiness. This award funds development of new treatments, devices, or technologies addressing musculoskeletal injuries and combat-related orthopedic conditions.

The Army seeks orthopaedic clinical research to advance musculoskeletal injury treatment and recovery for military personnel. This award funds innovative studies addressing combat-related and service-connected orthopaedic conditions.

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.

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.

DOJ's Byrne Discretionary Grants fund projects that strengthen criminal justice systems, prevent juvenile delinquency, and support crime victims. This congressionally designated funding supports proven approaches across law enforcement, youth intervention, and victim services.

Develop advanced communications and networking technologies to enable seamless, secure connectivity for distributed naval operations across manned and unmanned platforms. Address challenges like jamming, spectrum limitations, and infrastructure constraints to support real-time command and control.

ONR applied research announcement for communications and networking technologies including VHF data links, electronically-steered apertures, low-probability-of-detection communications, and distributed network control algorithms.

Develop advanced nuclear technologies like small modular reactors and next-generation designs that are smaller, faster to deploy, and easier to integrate into modern energy systems. This challenge seeks innovative solutions to power military installations, data centers, industrial facilities, and electric grids with reliable, carbon-free energy.

Broad Agency Announcement for naval RDT&E seeking innovative solutions in expeditionary construction, logistics-over-shore technologies, and waterfront facilities to advance warfighter capabilities in contested environments.