Active Government Funding Opportunities

Applied mathematics research that tackles real-world problems in science and engineering through innovative mathematical approaches. This program supports everything from solo investigators to interdisciplinary teams, with emphasis on training the next generation of applied mathematicians through hands-on research involvement.

The Air Dominance BAA seeks cutting-edge technologies to enhance aerial superiority and mission effectiveness for defense aerospace systems. This research initiative aims to develop innovative solutions that provide strategic advantages in complex operational environments.

A mobile interface to support STEM education initiatives by connecting students, educators, and researchers through interactive learning experiences. The platform aims to develop STEM knowledge, attract students to technical careers, and provide research opportunities across K-12, post-secondary, and informal education settings.

Explore collaborative basic research opportunities with Army Research Office scientists across engineering, physical, life, and information sciences. The program enables professional development and knowledge advancement through external institutional partnerships while maintaining research objectivity.

NSF's Translation to Practice program bridges scientific research and real-world impact by supporting researchers in transforming laboratory discoveries into practical solutions across industries like healthcare, energy, and national security. The initiative fosters partnerships, advances technology translation, and prepares the workforce to develop innovative solutions addressing critical societal challenges.

NSF STEM K-12 research explores innovative approaches to teaching and learning across science, technology, engineering, and math education. The program aims to advance understanding of STEM learning from K-12 through diverse formal and informal settings, enhancing educational strategies that support lifelong scientific engagement.

The NSF Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program aims to transform academic research into practical solutions by building institutional capacity for technology transfer and entrepreneurship across U.S. higher education institutions. By supporting infrastructure, educational opportunities, and translation activities, the program seeks to drive sustained economic impacts and advance scientific leadership through innovative research ecosystem development.

Seeking innovative insecticide technologies and personal protection solutions to safeguard deployed military personnel from disease-carrying arthropods like ticks and mosquitoes. The goal is to improve vector control and enhance equipment effectiveness against biting threats in diverse environments.

NSF National I-Corps Teams program supports researchers in transforming foundational scientific discoveries into marketable technologies. By providing entrepreneurial education and mentoring, the program helps accelerate the development of innovative products and services that can benefit American industries and society.

Seeking research on environmentally friendly bioherbicides using microbial endophytes to control invasive Phragmites australis and other plants. This collaboration aims to develop low-toxicity treatment options that improve efficiency and reduce costs for managing invasive species in agricultural and natural lands.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ERDC is seeking research proposals across hydraulics, geotechnical engineering, coastal systems, and environmental solutions to advance military infrastructure and installation resilience. Pre-proposals are continuously accepted for projects addressing engineering challenges in diverse fields from remote sensing to hazardous waste treatment.

Novel engineering research in AI, bioengineering, quantum, robotics, or nuclear engineering that breaks new ground and addresses national challenges. This program backs innovative researchers ready to pivot into fresh research directions that could spark new industries or tackle major societal needs.

The Department of Defense seeks research characterizing the diet of tricolored and little brown bats at Arnold Air Base, Tennessee. This study will help understand bat populations and their ecological role at the military installation.

The Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center seeks continued funding to test and validate technologies that improve safety and effectiveness across criminal justice agencies. Through rigorous evaluation, standards development, and implementation research, the center informs adoption decisions for practitioners, policymakers, and law enforcement partners.

The Department of Defense is seeking intensive water quality monitoring across Lake Okeechobee to map harmful algal bloom formation and identify environmental triggers. This research will compare bloom dynamics between shallow and deep lake environments to improve predictive management of these unpredictable events.

The Department of Justice seeks continuation funding to expand the ABCD Study with measures of adolescent delinquency and victimization across five research sites. This sub-study addresses gaps in understanding how brain development connects to juvenile justice outcomes and youth risk factors.

This cooperative research opportunity seeks to develop web-based tools and an Environmental Review Portal that streamlines federal environmental permitting processes. The project will investigate existing workflows and data access barriers to create science-informed resources that help managers make faster, more transparent project authorization decisions.

A mobile interface that helps rehabilitation researchers explore community living challenges for individuals with disabilities, enabling more intuitive data collection and analysis through adaptive card-based interactions that streamline research documentation and participant engagement.

A mobile interface using card-based design to help rehabilitation researchers explore and track employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The system provides intuitive, quick-access navigation to connect professionals with targeted career resources and training programs.

A mobile card interface for health and rehabilitation research that aggregates user data on functional recovery and adaptive technologies. The platform enables researchers and clinicians to track individual progress, identify intervention strategies, and support personalized rehabilitation planning.

A mobile interface that aggregates research funding opportunities for Minority-Serving Institutions, enabling researchers to quickly discover and track potential grant applications in community living and aging innovation. The platform simplifies complex grant discovery by presenting key program details through an intuitive, card-based navigation system.

The NSF's PESOSE program funds the creation and strengthening of secure open-source ecosystems—including software, hardware, and AI tools—that address national challenges across healthcare, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure. Projects can scope new ecosystems, establish sustainable platforms, or enhance security and governance of existing open-source projects.

The Department of the Interior seeks technical expertise in offshore well preparedness and safety operations to support the Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement in the Gulf of America. This role enhances emergency response capabilities, coordinates inter-agency efforts, and strengthens operational readiness through technical analysis and strategic planning.

The VA seeks a cloud-based Payment Integrity Validation and Oversight Tool (PIVOT) using AI and advanced analytics to detect improper healthcare claims payments and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. The solution must support 100+ concurrent users, integrate with VA systems, and enable real-time analysis of claims data for cost containment.

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