Grants for Small businesses - Science and Technology

This funding opportunity supports researchers in engineering and related fields to explore and improve the behavior, diagnostics, and control of dynamic systems through innovative theoretical, computational, or experimental studies.

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crop producers in Rhode Island, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, through collaborative marketing, research, and educational initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

This funding opportunity is designed for innovators and organizations developing transformative healthcare technologies that enhance access and affordability, particularly in underserved areas.

This program provides funding to Wisconsin-based organizations and groups to enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industries through collaborative projects that benefit the entire sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities to enhance surveillance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail food, particularly raw meats and seafood.

This funding opportunity supports research on how social isolation and loneliness affect suicide risk in older adults, aiming to identify protective factors and inform interventions for vulnerable populations.

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions in designated underfunded U.S. regions to collaborate with Department of Energy National Laboratories on innovative energy-related research projects that involve students and early-career researchers.

This program provides funding to U.S.-based organizations to develop secure and sustainable open-source ecosystems that enhance innovation in critical sectors like AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare.

This grant provides $450,000 over three years to early-career researchers focused on innovative breast cancer research, helping them establish scientific independence and tackle significant challenges in the field.

This grant seeks innovative research to develop a system that enables the Air Force to effectively manage and execute command and control operations across distributed locations in dynamic and contested environments.

This funding opportunity supports foundational research in various chemistry subfields for U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, promoting advancements in areas like sustainability and advanced manufacturing.

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research and technology initiatives aimed at enhancing human performance and effectiveness for the Air Force, welcoming participation from various organizations, including universities and private firms.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and technology development to enhance the operational capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps, inviting proposals from academia, industry, and the research community worldwide.

This program provides $30,000 in funding and support to early-stage innovators creating digital solutions that enhance mental well-being for BIPOC, Latino, and LGBTQIA+ youth, particularly in education and healthcare.

This program provides funding to two-year colleges and their partners to improve technician education in critical technology fields, focusing on workforce development and broadening participation in STEM for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations to conduct large-scale geothermal research and development projects that validate innovative geothermal technologies and enhance clean energy production.

This funding initiative supports early-stage collaborative projects that enhance research data infrastructure and promote open science by bringing together researchers, data management professionals, and libraries to improve data accessibility and usability.

This grant provides funding for innovators to develop affordable and user-friendly tools that can safely detect and mark underwater explosive ordnance in post-conflict areas, helping local communities mitigate risks and promote safe economic activities.

This grant provides funding for researchers in chemical engineering to explore innovative methods in reaction engineering, process optimization, and molecular thermodynamics, with a focus on sustainable practices and societal impact.