Federal Science and Technology Grants

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the development of highly coherent sources of vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) radiation for clock-grade spectroscopy of the recently discovered thorium (229m-Th) nuclear isomeric transition. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

This grant provides funding for U.S. institutions to conduct innovative research using existing lunar data, enhancing our understanding of the Moon's geology, environment, and its role in space exploration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to explore the molecular mechanisms that enhance the productivity and resilience of bioenergy crops, while also investigating the role of microbial communities in promoting plant health and sustainability.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop innovative solutions that improve the design, efficiency, and resilience of interconnected infrastructure systems, particularly in response to extreme conditions and disasters.

This grant provides funding for organizations with expertise in fire management to assist the Air Force in conducting prescribed burns, managing hazardous fuels, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws on military lands.

This grant provides funding for organizations in the Colorado Plateau or Desert Southwest regions to conduct bat surveys and conservation efforts at Fort Carson and the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, focusing on protecting species like the tricolored bat from threats such as white-nose syndrome.

This funding opportunity supports graduate students conducting research in Earth and space sciences, providing financial assistance for their projects and professional development under the guidance of a research advisor.

This funding opportunity supports research and development of advanced transportation technologies, prioritizing projects that improve vehicle efficiency and battery technology while benefiting underserved communities across the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers in the U.S. to explore fundamental questions in high-energy-density plasma science, focusing on extreme conditions and astrophysical phenomena.

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary teams, including utilities and tech developers, to create innovative solutions that enhance the resilience and integration of the electric grid, particularly in the face of uncertainties and extreme weather events.

This funding opportunity supports research and development projects by various organizations to deploy and operate scientific instruments for lunar missions, enhancing our understanding of the Moon and its broader implications for planetary science.

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers in the U.S. to develop innovative energy technologies that address critical challenges in the energy sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based institutions and organizations to develop and implement innovative vehicle technologies, including advanced batteries and smart charging infrastructure, while promoting workforce development and sustainability.

This grant provides funding to small businesses developing innovative tools for bioenergy crop engineering to enhance sustainable energy production and reduce carbon emissions.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations, including universities and companies, to develop innovative technologies that enhance plant engineering for sustainable energy and bioenergy production.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at understanding and preventing violence against women, targeting diverse populations and underserved communities, with awards available for state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

The Office of Sciences (SC) mission is to deliver scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States (U.S.). SC is the Nations largest Federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and the lead Federal agency supporting fundamental scientific research for our Nations energy future. Science for energy, economic and national securitybuilding a foundation of scientific and technical knowledge to spur discoveries and innovations for advancing the Departments mission. SC supports a wide range of funding modalities from single principal investigators to large team-based activities to engage in fundamental research on energy production, conversion, storage, transmission, and use, and on our understanding of the earth systems. The frontiers of scienceexploring natures mysteries from the study of fundamental subatomic particles, atoms, and molecules that are the building blocks of the materials of our universe and everything in it to the DNA, proteins, and cells that are the building blocks of life. Each of the programs in SC supports research probing the most fundamental disciplinary questions.The 21st Century tools of scienceproviding the nations researchers with 28 state-of-the-art national scientific user facilities, the most advanced tools of modern science, propelling the U.S. to the forefront of science, technology development, and deployment through innovation.SC is an established leader of the U.S. scientific discovery and innovation enterprise. Over the decades, SC investments and accomplishments in basic research and enabling research capabilities have provided the foundations for new technologies, businesses, and industries, making significant contributions to our nations economy, national security, and quality of life.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to research institutions and universities for innovative projects that improve the production and processing of essential isotopes used in medicine, national security, and environmental research, while also fostering the training of future nuclear scientists and engineers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research in advanced scientific computing and extreme-scale science, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, for-profit companies, and federal laboratories, to tackle challenges in high-performance computing, quantum technologies, and artificial intelligence.

This funding opportunity supports early-career faculty in the mathematical and physical sciences at institutions with lower NSF funding levels, helping them establish research programs and promote diversity in STEM fields.