Active Government Funding Opportunities

Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) ARA seeks R&D, prototyping, and testing of directed energy sources and systems for laboratory and field trials.

HUD seeks unsolicited research partnership proposals to address housing challenges through collaborative innovation. This NOI invites organizations to propose novel research initiatives that advance HUD's mission in affordable housing, community development, and urban solutions.

ReactorCast is a system dynamics platform modeling nuclear workforce requirements across reactor lifecycles, integrating strategic planning with human capital decisions to address workforce shortages impacting project delivery and costs.

ONR seeks advanced power system architectures with integrated controls, power conversion, and energy storage to condition transient shipboard loads for Navy vessel compatibility.

Army ERDC seeks small business contractors to develop cost estimation assemblies and data artifacts for Enterprise Sustainment Management System using IDIQ contract vehicle.

This RFP seeks thermally tolerant optical fire detectors capable of operating in aircraft nacelle environments exceeding 200°F, addressing current system limitations. Enhanced thermal design and AI/ML-based signal classification will improve detection speed, reduce false alarms, and increase aircraft safety and maintainability.

This SBIR seeks regenerative AI-based agents for naval operations that monitor real-time tactical activities, detect anomalies, and autonomously adapt engagement strategies when unexpected events disrupt approved plans. The solution addresses vulnerabilities in human-dependent operational planning by leveraging multimodal intelligence data to maintain mission effectiveness against near-peer adversaries.

The Navy seeks a lightweight, corrosion-resistant beaching ramp system to replace heavy steel alternatives that degrade rapidly in saltwater environments. The solution must support 70-ton vehicle loads, deploy within 30 minutes, and maintain reliability over the 30-year ship lifecycle while operating in extreme marine conditions.

HUD seeks demonstrations of robotics and AI technologies for mass-market home construction solutions. This opportunity addresses labor efficiency and scalability challenges in residential building through advanced automation and intelligent systems.

HUD seeks demonstrations of automated permitting systems to streamline building permit processes and reduce approval timelines. This initiative tests innovative technologies that modernize municipal permitting workflows and improve housing development efficiency.

This research program studies water quality restoration in Willow Creek Reservoir through limnological monitoring, hydrodynamic modeling, and evaluation of mitigation strategies like aeration systems to address harmful cyanobacteria blooms and protect public health and recreation.

NASA RFI on advanced computing partnerships for space exploration. Information-gathering on emerging computing capabilities to support future NASA missions and exploration objectives.

NASA Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract (SPOC) On-Ramp RFP Rev. A. Solicitation for spacecraft processing and operations support services.

This STTR seeks a portable induction welding system for repairing thermoplastic composite aircraft components aboard naval platforms. The field-deployable technology would reduce maintenance downtime and scrap rates by enabling in-situ repairs without removing material, unlike current depot-only systems.

The Navy seeks an integrated multidisciplinary design and optimization framework to accelerate hypersonic boost-glide weapons development by concurrently optimizing aerodynamics, thermal protection, structures, and trajectories. The solution must balance computational efficiency with modeling accuracy to reduce design complexity, development timelines, and costs while supporting early-phase trade studies and manufacturability assessments.

Accelerate test infrastructure readiness for strategic missile systems through rapid prototyping and phased testing. This effort develops adaptable test capabilities, simulation tools, and high-fidelity instrumentation to guide critical subsystem development decisions.

Develop advanced modeling and simulation capabilities for multimode anti-aircraft missile countermeasures, featuring multispectral sensor representation and adaptive threat engagement technologies. This prototype project enhances flexible, modular simulation approaches for emerging defense scenarios.

The Navy seeks to restore domestic production of pyrophoric countermeasure devices for aircraft infrared protection across military platforms. This prototype effort focuses on scalable manufacturing, process control, supply chain qualification, and production readiness.

DoD seeks digital engineering tools and cloud-based infrastructure to modernize microelectronics in fielded weapon systems through advanced acquisition and sustainment capabilities. The effort enables data reuse, digital twins, and lifecycle collaboration to accelerate affordable replacements while reducing costs.

SolidWorks CAD and CAMWorks software programs with support and training for Air Force operations, 100% small business set-aside.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Astrea RFP for classified geospatial intelligence capabilities. R&D opportunity for advanced sensing, processing, or analysis solutions.

NASA seeks innovative astrophysics technologies to advance space-based observation capabilities and scientific discovery. This program supports development of novel instruments, systems, and technologies that enable next-generation astrophysical research.

NASA seeks astrophysics research and analysis proposals advancing fundamental understanding of the universe through observational studies, data analysis, and theoretical work. This program supports competitive grants enabling scientists to conduct investigations across multiple wavelengths and cosmic phenomena.

Translate proven medical research into clinical products—drugs, devices, or decision-support tools—addressing military health needs. Support moves promising preclinical work through final development toward regulatory approval or clinical practice.

DoD seeks clinical research combining occupational science, psychology, and implementation science to address congressionally directed health topics. Projects must include patient advocates and demonstrate solutions to real-world health challenges.