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Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research proposals that advance scientific and technological breakthroughs to enhance national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including private institutions, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2027

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that enhance training in innovative research methods for behavioral and social sciences, targeting a wide range of organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Education
State governments
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to reduce pollution and improve environmental and human health through interdisciplinary approaches in environmental engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based organizations to establish and sustain open-source ecosystems that support collaborative development of software, hardware, and data platforms for broad societal impact.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs
$1,250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses and startups that have previously received NSF Phase I awards, helping them advance their innovative research into market-ready products and services.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I Programs
$305,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses in the U.S. to develop innovative technologies with the potential for commercial success and societal impact.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Dual-Use University Accelerator Challenge
$500,000
Defense Innovation Unit
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant supports early-stage university-affiliated startups developing dual-use technologies that can benefit both commercial markets and the Department of Defense, providing funding, mentorship, and resources to help them engage with defense opportunities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Decarbon8-US Philanthropic Impact Fund 2025
$300,000
E8 Angels
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to early-stage companies in the U.S. and Canada that are developing innovative software and AI solutions aimed at combating climate change and promoting sustainability.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Continuum Ocean Enterprise Studio & Incubator Program
$25,000
Seaworthy Collective
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides free support and funding for U.S.-based startups in the BlueTech sector focused on developing ocean data technologies that promote ocean health and resilience.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for a wide range of research projects in science and engineering, aimed at advancing fundamental knowledge to support the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, and is open to universities, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals nationwide.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY26 Communications and Networking Applied Research
$500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and organizations developing advanced communication and networking technologies to enhance the operational capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rural Small Business Digital Growth and Innovation Grant Program
$5,000
Locus Community Solutions
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties, Virginia, to enhance their digital capabilities and online presence.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative science and technology projects that enhance the operational capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps, inviting proposals from academic, industry, and nonprofit organizations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Expanding the Target Landscape by Drugging the Undruggable (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2028

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at developing new therapies for challenging diseases by targeting previously considered undruggable biological elements, such as disordered proteins and metabolites.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet):Technology Projects (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing innovative technologies to identify and target senescent cells, which could lead to new treatments for age-related diseases.

Health
State governments
Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): SenNet Data Coordination, Integration and Organizational Center (U24 or UM1)
$3,400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of a center to coordinate research on cellular senescence, aiming to improve health outcomes by identifying tissue-specific markers and developing new therapeutic strategies, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses.

Health
State governments
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative educational projects that inspire pre-college students to pursue careers in STEM, particularly in biomedical and behavioral sciences, through engaging activities in both classroom and informal settings.

Education
State governments
United States Military Academy Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant invites educational institutions, nonprofits, businesses, and government entities to propose innovative research projects that enhance the capabilities of the U.S. Army across various scientific and engineering fields.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Manufacturing Readiness Grants
$79,800,000
Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to Indiana-based manufacturers, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises, to adopt advanced smart manufacturing technologies that drive innovation and modernization.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
DoD Prostate Cancer, Clinical Consortium Award
$10,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to research institutions for collaborative clinical trials focused on innovative prostate cancer treatments, particularly targeting high-risk populations, including military personnel and veterans.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education