Active Government Funding Opportunities

This funding supports research and development of forensic science innovations to advance criminal justice practices. Projects should expand scientific knowledge or create new tools, devices, systems, or methods with practical forensic applications.

Enterprise broad agency announcement defining AFRL areas of interest for innovative technologies and services across full spectrum of Air Force research laboratory needs.

Development of automated system for plant tissue culture and transformation to advance agricultural biotechnology and plant science research capabilities.

Centralized open spiral for innovative commercial solutions within AFRL Foundational Technologies, ranging from advanced components to operational systems development.

Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery (RAPID) ARA seeks innovative cloud-based intelligence analysis tools, workflow automation, and cyber-resilient dashboards. Estimated $237M total funding.

NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 BAA for small business R&D and technology transfer projects in Phase I and II with multiple release cycles.

This study evaluates Muskellunge stocking effectiveness and culture methods—including comparing traditional hatchery approaches with Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)—to optimize fish survival, angler success, and recreational fisheries management across Iowa and USACE-managed waters nationwide.

USGS seeks external research partnerships to advance earthquake hazards science, physics, and safety policy. Funded projects will generate critical data and tools to reduce earthquake-related deaths, injuries, and economic losses while improving national resilience.

USSOCOM seeks innovative solutions for maritime operations in contested electromagnetic spectrum environments, addressing tactical communications, RF systems, and spectrum management challenges.

Department of Interior Emerging Technology Accelerator Program seeking novel solutions and emerging technologies across federal R&D priorities with flexible due dates.

Support marine turtle conservation in the Pacific Islands Region through monitoring and protection measures for endangered species impacted by U.S. commercial longline fisheries. Projects will generate data pipelines to enable sustainable fishery management while strengthening species recovery.

NSF seeks proposals to develop and operate novel national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems that enable data-intensive and AI-driven research across science and engineering disciplines.

NSF seeks fundamental research to optimize chemical and biochemical processes for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, and critical minerals. Projects should connect molecular-scale discoveries to industrial process and plant-scale applications.

EBBS funds engineering research to understand and control biological systems at all scales, from biomarker sensing to protein design and tissue restoration. The program combines fundamental mechanistic insights with experimental and computational techniques to develop innovative platforms and devices that advance human health and U.S. biotechnology leadership.

NSF seeks fundamental research on resource conservation, energy recovery, and environmental protection through biotechnology, AI, quantum engineering, and sustainable manufacturing. Projects focus on creating domestic energy sources, minimizing waste, and closing resource loops to strengthen U.S. industrial resilience.

NSF seeks fundamental research on mass, momentum, energy, and species transport across multiple scales. Projects combine experiments, theory, and modeling to advance AI, manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, and quantum science applications.

This program funds research projects advancing disability inclusion and community participation through innovative interventions. It addresses barriers to independent living and social engagement for people with disabilities.

Broad RFS for innovative R&D and prototype development across ten technology areas including contested logistics, energy resilience, unmanned systems, and supply chain.

Partnership proposal announcement for Astrobiology Science Conference sponsorship and collaboration opportunities with NASA Science Mission Directorate.

ERDC has developed a patented technology for indoor air quality and building design. This webinar explores licensing and commercializing opportunities for companies with manufacturing or distribution capabilities.

The Army Corps of Engineers seeks R&D investments through ERDC to develop solutions that enhance community security, economic growth, and public health. This opportunity funds research projects addressing civil works challenges in infrastructure, disaster resilience, and environmental management.

ERDC's Construction Engineering Research Laboratory seeks innovative solutions to enhance infrastructure and operational engineering capabilities. This broad solicitation welcomes existing technologies, new procedures, or novel approaches that aren't currently deployed to strengthen mission effectiveness.

CRREL seeks innovative solutions for cold and complex region challenges facing warfighters, including existing technologies not yet deployed. Solutions should enhance or streamline mission capabilities in extreme environment operations.

EMS Decision Aid Product Tool (EDAPT-IV) development for Air Force operations. Limited details available; appears to be a decision support system enhancement effort.

Army Contracting Command informational posting of competitive acquisition opportunities from RTP Division. Market research and acquisition planning updates for known research and development initiatives.