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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
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
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
FY22 Essex Junction Multimodal Train and Bus Station Redevelopmnt-Congressional Directed
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments for the redevelopment of a key train and bus station in Essex Junction, enhancing public transportation infrastructure and connectivity.

Transportation
City or township 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
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 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 states, local governments, and tribal entities for impactful surface transportation projects that improve safety, sustainability, and community connectivity across the nation.

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
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
$120,153,261
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Natural Resources
State governments
2026 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund
$25,118,400
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes for projects aimed at improving transportation safety and reducing fatalities on Tribal lands.

Transportation
Native American tribal organizations
TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA 2025
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Tactical Technology Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects from a diverse range of organizations, including universities and small businesses, aimed at advancing U.S. defense technologies in areas like design processes, replenishment technologies, and disruptive battlefield innovations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rural Surface Transportation Grant (Rural)
$780,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 6, 2024

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

The Rural program is dedicated to enhancing surface transportation infrastructure within rural communities, with $780 million allocated for this purpose. It supports highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that improve freight, safety, and access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities critical to a rural area's economy. This program recognizes the unique challenges faced by smaller communities in accessing funding and aims to support projects that address these needs directly. The submission deadline is May 6, 2024.

Transportation
State governments
Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation - DOT Federal Highway Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

This notice announces a funding opportunity and requests grant applications for FHWA's Advanced Digital Construction Management System (ADCMS), Round 2 as provided by Section 13006(a) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enacted as the Infrastructure Invesment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), whichestablished the ADCMS Program, which is codified at 23, U.S.C. 503(c)(5).Established in Title 23, United States Code (CODE) 503(c)(5). The program is intended to promote, implement, deploy, demonstrate, showcase, support, and document the application of ADCMS, practices, performance, and benefits.This NOFO will result in the distribution of up to $34 million of Federal funds for combined FYs 2022 and 2023 and up to $17 million of Federal funds each for FY 2024, 2025, and 2026. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds.The ADCMS Program is one aspect of the FHWAs multifaceted Technology and Innovation Deployment Program (TIDP) and provides funding as an incentive for State departments of transportation (State DOT). The program is intended to promote, implement, deploy, demonstrate, showcase, support, and document the application of ADCMS, practices, performance, and benefits.

Transportation
State governments