Active Government Funding Opportunities

This DoD clinical research award funds studies evaluating arthritis prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment approaches. Research generates evidence to optimize patient outcomes and inform clinical care through pilot studies or full-scale clinical trials with community collaboration.

ARORA develops advanced photonic technologies through cooperative partnerships, designing and testing prototype photonic systems for DoD applications and modernization efforts.

Aerosol jet printing for micron-scale glass component fabrication via additive manufacturing. Los Alamos technology (TRL 3) enabling complex geometries for optics, photonics, and microfluidics without traditional machining.

Golden Dome for America CSO for rapid technology development and deployment against advanced aerial threats including hypersonics and cruise missiles through agile contracting.

SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening for innovative defense-related activities including Agile Refactoring and Integration. Two-step process with white papers and proposals.

TACTICAL Broad Agency Announcement from AFRL Directed Energy Directorate for five-year R&D in directed energy technologies with calls issued periodically for specific research efforts.

Air Force AFIMSC SPEED CSO with multiple closed/open areas including RF spectrum monitoring, BIM data, and data science capabilities for facilities and operations optimization.

Multi-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) ARA develops threat warning and countermeasures sensors/systems for contested environments through design, simulation, and testing.

Naval Air Warfare Center Broad Agency Announcement for R&D in manned/unmanned air platforms, advanced sensors (EO/IR/RF/acoustic), AI/ML processing, and naval air capabilities.

Defense Logistics Agency CSO for innovative solutions addressing logistics, supply chain, and operational support needs. Multiple areas of interest with rolling submission periods.

Air Force SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening with multiple closed and open areas of interest including RF spectrum monitoring, housing management, and data science solutions.

Defense Intelligence Agency Commercial Solutions Opening seeking innovative technologies and solutions across full scope to maximize operational efficiency and capability.

Commercial Solutions Opening for air platform propulsion and blended wing body advanced aircraft development. Competitive innovation solicitation for next-generation airlift efficiency.

Army Commercial Solutions Opening for advanced manufacturing technologies, secure digital environments, and sustainable practices in ammunition industrial base. Modernization and integration focus.

Centralized open spiral for innovative commercial solutions within AFRL Foundational Technologies, ranging from advanced components to operational systems development.

Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery (RAPID) ARA seeks innovative cloud-based intelligence analysis tools, workflow automation, and cyber-resilient dashboards. Estimated $237M total funding.

NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 BAA for small business R&D and technology transfer projects in Phase I and II with multiple release cycles.

This study evaluates Muskellunge stocking effectiveness and culture methods—including comparing traditional hatchery approaches with Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)—to optimize fish survival, angler success, and recreational fisheries management across Iowa and USACE-managed waters nationwide.

Support marine turtle conservation in the Pacific Islands Region through monitoring and protection measures for endangered species impacted by U.S. commercial longline fisheries. Projects will generate data pipelines to enable sustainable fishery management while strengthening species recovery.

NSF seeks proposals to develop and operate novel national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems that enable data-intensive and AI-driven research across science and engineering disciplines.

NSF seeks fundamental research to optimize chemical and biochemical processes for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, and critical minerals. Projects should connect molecular-scale discoveries to industrial process and plant-scale applications.

EBBS funds engineering research to understand and control biological systems at all scales, from biomarker sensing to protein design and tissue restoration. The program combines fundamental mechanistic insights with experimental and computational techniques to develop innovative platforms and devices that advance human health and U.S. biotechnology leadership.

NSF seeks fundamental research on resource conservation, energy recovery, and environmental protection through biotechnology, AI, quantum engineering, and sustainable manufacturing. Projects focus on creating domestic energy sources, minimizing waste, and closing resource loops to strengthen U.S. industrial resilience.

NSF seeks fundamental research on mass, momentum, energy, and species transport across multiple scales. Projects combine experiments, theory, and modeling to advance AI, manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, and quantum science applications.

This program funds research projects advancing disability inclusion and community participation through innovative interventions. It addresses barriers to independent living and social engagement for people with disabilities.