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Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS)
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2021

This funding opportunity supports research and development projects focused on creating innovative and efficient aircraft structures, open to a wide range of applicants including universities, businesses, and non-profits.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
COE for Technical Training and Human Performance
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-TTHP)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to higher education institutions for collaborative research aimed at improving aviation training and human performance, ultimately enhancing safety and efficiency in the aerospace system.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY26 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
$427,739,036
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This funding provides financial support to Amtrak for operating and improving intercity passenger rail services across the United States, excluding the Northeast Corridor.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety and efficiency in the aviation industry, with the chance to win funding and internships with NASA.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY24-25 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program - National
$5,070,784,989
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides significant financial support for states, public agencies, and partnerships to improve and expand intercity passenger rail infrastructure across the nation, excluding the Northeast Corridor.

Transportation
State governments
2025 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund
$120,572,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This program provides funding to federally recognized Indian Tribes to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities on tribal lands.

Transportation
Native American tribal organizations
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 funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - New Rochelle Transit Center Redesign
$1,070,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to the City of New Rochelle for early-stage project development aimed at upgrading the New Rochelle Transit Center's infrastructure and enhancing the overall transit experience.

Transportation
City or township governments
University Transportation Centers Program FY 2025 NOFO
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A355 Research and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships among U.S. universities to conduct research and develop innovative solutions for pressing transportation challenges, focusing on areas like mobility, safety, and infrastructure resilience.

Transportation
Private institutions of higher education
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2020

This program provides funding for research in civil aviation and commercial space transportation, targeting universities and nonprofit institutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and modernization of the national airspace system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-AJFE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities involved in a collaborative research initiative focused on developing sustainable aviation fuels and improving environmental practices in the aviation industry.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
New Hampshire Clean Diesel Grant Program
$315,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities in New Hampshire for projects that reduce harmful emissions from older diesel vehicles and equipment, improving air quality and public health.

Environment
State governments
Projects In Support Of Naval Aviation
Contact for amount
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity invites a wide range of organizations, including academic institutions and businesses, to propose innovative research and technology projects that enhance naval aviation capabilities for the U.S. Navy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity seeks innovative research proposals from academia, industry, and the research community to advance technologies that support national security in various critical areas, with a focus on collaboration and technical merit.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY26 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
$379,562,566
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This funding provides Amtrak with financial support to improve and modernize its train services and infrastructure across the Northeast Corridor and the National Network.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2028

Date Added

Aug 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from industry and academia to improve naval shipboard power and energy systems, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and advanced technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Terminal Program (ATP) Grants
$970,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Aviation Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible airport sponsors for modernizing terminal infrastructure and improving airport facilities across the United States.

Transportation
State governments
FY 2026 National Infrastructure Investments
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible public entities, such as state and local governments and transit agencies, for transformative transportation infrastructure projects that improve safety, mobility, and community connectivity across urban, rural, and tribal areas.

Transportation
State governments
RepAir: Advancing Aircraft Maintenance
$9,000
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This competition invites university students to develop innovative aviation technologies that improve agricultural practices and address climate challenges, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and resilience in farming by 2035.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA9300-25-S-6001
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2035

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant invites U.S. organizations, particularly small businesses, to propose innovative research and technology demonstrations that enhance rocket propulsion, missile systems, and digital engineering for national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses