Active Government Funding Opportunities

Evaluation and development of photonic materials for sensor and structure survivability. Includes EO/IR protection, optical coatings, laser materials, and environmental interaction testing.

Biomaterials research using soft matter characterization, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics for accelerated materials development. Focus on biodegradable materials and biological-material interactions.

Army energetics innovation research in explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics. Areas include modeling, synthesis methods, high energy density materials, and lifecycle advancement.

Army revolutionary armament design R&D including threat recognition, targeting, and remotely operated platforms. Focus on hypervelocity airframes, novel propulsion, morphing structures, and advanced materials.

Army fuze technology research including Electronic Safe and Arm Devices, MEMS devices, and miniaturized components. Focus on reliability, manufacturability, and G-load survivability.

Army fire control technology R&D including optics, electro-optics, position/navigation sensors, and quantum science. Spans target acquisition, tracking, and autonomous systems integration.

Army research in containerized software and orchestration technology for enhanced deployment, scalability, and cybersecurity. Emphasizes cloud-agnostic, standards-compliant solutions supporting DevSecOps.

Army research in future small arms lethal technologies including ammunition ballistics, fire control, and AI-enhanced systems. Focus on warfighter lethality against lightly armored targets.

Army testing methodology R&D including destructive/non-destructive testing, inspection, and verification/validation. Areas span environmental testing, automated software testing, and quality control innovations.

Army research identifying operational deficiencies and leveraging existing technology base through multi-disciplinary collaboration. Focus on innovative integration of evolving technologies for enhanced capabilities.

Build local capacity in Cook Islands and Niue through maritime cooperation, economic linkages, and natural resource management programs. Projects should strengthen U.S. partnerships while enhancing regional safety in digital media, IT, emergency preparedness, and related sectors.

Build U.S.-New Zealand partnerships in science, innovation, and technology—spanning Antarctica research, space exploration, AI, biotechnology, and critical tech. Programs strengthen democratic ties and economic growth across shared strategic priorities.

This grant funds research exploring resilience and positive mental health outcomes among people with spinal cord injuries. The work aims to identify protective factors and evidence-based interventions that support psychological well-being in this population.

This program funds research on burn injury as a lifelong condition, seeking to advance rehabilitation and disability outcomes. Projects should develop evidence-based interventions, technologies, or care models to improve quality of life and functional recovery for burn survivors.

This opportunity seeks to establish a knowledge translation center that disseminates ADA National Network research and best practices to disability service providers and organizations. It addresses the gap between research evidence and practical implementation in disability services.

This program funds research projects to improve employment outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It addresses barriers to workplace participation through evidence-based studies and intervention development.

This program funds research projects advancing community living and participation for people with disabilities. It supports studies exploring rehabilitation interventions, accessibility solutions, and evidence-based practices that enhance independence and quality of life.

This program funds research projects to strengthen the ADA National Network's capacity to provide information, guidance, and technical assistance on disability rights and ADA compliance to individuals, businesses, and organizations nationwide.

Development of modeling, simulation, and analysis tools for air superiority concepts. Research includes virtual/constructive simulation, detailed sensor modeling, and multi-level engagement analysis for novel weapon systems.

Research in missile guidance and control technologies including robust algorithms, seeker systems, and reinforcement learning approaches. Focus on advanced autopilot architectures and optimal engagement guidance laws for air superiority.

Advanced missile propulsion R&D including propellant formulations, nozzle technologies, ignition systems, and compact multi-pulse motor architectures.

Aircraft integration technologies R&D covering physical, electrical, and logical interfaces for munitions and weapons system integration.

Machine learning and autonomy R&D for swarm coordination of networked autonomous weapon systems operating in dynamic battlespace environments.

CBRNE early warning and detection R&D focusing on advanced sensor technologies and algorithms for threat identification.

Develop computational modeling, simulation, and analysis tools for predicting chemical and biological smoke and obscurant behavior and effects.