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Autonomous Decisions, Algorithms, and Modeling Grant Opportunity
Contact for amount
Air Force Research Laboratory
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2030

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support a wide range of research and technology development activities in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and multi-domain sensing, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Air Force and its partners.

Science and Technology
Unrestricted
SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
$160,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides funding for early career scientists in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences to develop independent research projects while promoting diversity in the field.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Advanced Cyber Effects for Strategic Operations
$99,980,000
U.S. Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2030

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research and development of cyber operations prototypes to enhance the U.S. Department of Defense's capabilities in the cyber domain, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, businesses, and research organizations.

Science and Technology
State governments
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
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Metal Casting BAA0001-21
Contact for amount
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and development in metal casting technologies to enhance military applications and meet national defense needs.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Biosensing
$7,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2019

This grant supports innovative engineering research that develops advanced biosensing technologies for monitoring biological substances, with applications in health, environmental protection, and public safety.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that advance the development and implementation of quantum technologies, targeting researchers and organizations in academia, industry, and government.

Science and Technology
Unrestricted
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Required)
$2,045,816
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career scientists transitioning to small business roles by providing financial resources for clinical trials, mentorship, and entrepreneurial training to foster their development and commercialization of innovative technologies.

Health
Small businesses
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
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 8, 2020

This program provides funding for colleges, universities, and nonprofit research institutions to conduct aviation-related research that improves the safety, efficiency, and security of the nation's aviation system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Wetland Program Development Grants
$900,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribes, and educational institutions in EPA Region 3 for developing and improving wetland protection and management programs to enhance wetland conservation and restoration efforts.

Environment
State governments
Exploratory/Developmental Research on Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-stage research aimed at improving understanding and treatment of rare autoimmune neuropathies affecting the peripheral nervous system, specifically targeting innovative approaches to disease mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapies.

Health
State governments
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to distressed communities for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local economies.

Community Development
State governments
Emerging Mathematics in Biology
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. higher education institutions to develop innovative mathematical methods that address significant biological questions, particularly encouraging participation from historically underrepresented groups in STEM.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to state and local governments to conduct DNA testing and improve evidence preservation in violent felony cases, helping to address wrongful convictions and support justice.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Structure and Physics of the Solid Earth
$22,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in conducting research on Earth's structure and processes, particularly those related to geohazards like earthquakes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative
$5,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to organizations and institutions aiming to increase diversity and inclusivity in STEM fields by supporting collaborative projects that address the participation of underrepresented and underserved groups.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Security and Preparedness
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides support for researchers studying global and national security issues, including conflict resolution and the impact of environmental stressors, to enhance understanding and develop innovative methodologies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Individuals
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Faculty Early Career Development Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to early-career faculty in U.S. higher education to support their innovative research and educational initiatives over a five-year period.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education