Active Government Funding Opportunities

NSF seeks foundational engineering research across chemical processes, bioengineering, energy, and transport systems. Support covers intellectually ambitious work to advance knowledge in resource management, biological systems, and multi-scale transport phenomena without requiring near-term commercialization.

NSF seeks foundational research on wave-based computing approaches that leverage wave dynamics principles for novel computation methods. Projects will advance transformative computing paradigms with potential long-term impact on strategic technology priorities.

NSF seeks engineering faculty to develop expertise in education research focused on professional formation of engineers. This program builds a new research community to address how engineers are trained and shaped for inclusive, responsive practice.

Develop expertise at the intersection of AI and biology to become a field leader applying machine learning to biological systems. This fellowship trains postdocs to drive biotechnology breakthroughs and innovations that strengthen the U.S. economy.

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 proposals to unlock hidden value in existing scientific datasets through AI-driven feature extraction, metadata generation, and automated analysis pipelines. Enable interdisciplinary discovery by harmonizing data for AI tools while addressing security, governance, and community contribution frameworks.

NSF is funding regional AI Infrastructure Hubs to expand computing access for AI-enabled scientific discovery. This program connects researchers to shared compute resources while developing workforce expertise in AI applications across science and engineering.

NSF BIO Core funds foundational and interdisciplinary biological research across all organizational levels—from molecules to ecosystems. Support spans exploratory projects to long-term studies addressing legacy and emerging areas of biological science.

NSF seeks ambitious, multidisciplinary computing research teams to pursue transformative 7-10 year agendas in areas like AI architectures, embodied intelligence, and next-generation networks. Awards up to $15M support high-risk foundational breakthroughs that single disciplines cannot achieve alone.

BIG BLUE 3 MAC multiple award contract vehicle for Navy task order procurement. Vehicles for defense contracting and federal procurement opportunities.

This RFP seeks development of room-temperature infrared and terahertz sensing devices using non-toxic, supply-chain-secure materials to replace cryogenically-cooled systems. The technology targets fast, low-power detection for hypersonic threats and drone detection without the toxicity and cooling requirements of current military sensor platforms.

TAPPAS seeks compact, lightweight sensing technology for satellites that enables real-time threat detection and space domain awareness. The payload combines onboard processing with local situational assessment to support self-protection and shared tactical awareness across contested space environments.

This RFP seeks to adapt autonomous drone swarm technology with AI-driven control software to enhance self-protection and security for military aircraft and forward operating bases. Vendors should propose integrated systems demonstrating secure communications, high-altitude deployment, and autonomous ground-based perimeter defense capabilities.

NSF seeks a community organization to establish and operate the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR), a public-private infrastructure connecting U.S. researchers to advanced computational platforms, datasets, and AI models. The Operations Center will coordinate foundational visioning, organizational leadership, and community building to accelerate AI-driven discovery and national competitiveness.

Air Force CHEERS (Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining) open period solicitation under 10 U.S.C. 4023 for experimental research. Multi-award advanced research projects across multiple technical areas.

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

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.

This RFP seeks a proof-of-concept system integrating multi-source intelligence data and machine learning to detect threats and assess space operations in real-time. The solution must process non-traditional sensor data to monitor an increasingly congested orbital environment and provide commanders timely situational awareness for decision-making.

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.