Active Government Funding Opportunities

Develop advanced applied research concepts for naval space weather and plasma monitoring in the Southern Hemisphere. This challenge seeks game-changing dual-use capabilities that could accelerate Navy/Marine Corps operations while creating commercial and public benefits.

Develop AI-native air interface technology for tactical communication networks in a U.S.-India collaborative challenge. This applied research initiative seeks revolutionary dual-use concepts that could transform military communications and commercial applications.

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.

NASA seeks research and education partnerships with HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs to advance space exploration technologies for the Artemis program. This initiative strengthens minority-serving institutions' role in developing next-generation capabilities for lunar and deep space missions.

Develop advanced communications and networking technologies to enable seamless, secure connectivity for distributed naval operations across manned and unmanned platforms. Address challenges like jamming, spectrum limitations, and infrastructure constraints to support real-time command and control.

DOJ's Byrne Discretionary Grants fund projects that strengthen criminal justice systems, prevent juvenile delinquency, and support crime victims. This congressionally designated funding supports proven approaches across law enforcement, youth intervention, and victim services.

DoN seeks naval science and technology research from HBCUs/minority institutions, focusing on basic research that advances Navy/Marine Corps missions while building institutional research capacity and engaging students in STEM discovery.

This funding opportunity supports rigorous research examining how state and local law enforcement agencies collect and report crime data. Studies will identify data quality challenges and develop best practices to improve accuracy and integrity across jurisdictions.

This funding supports research to identify and evaluate employer practices that successfully integrate people with disabilities into the workforce. The center will generate evidence-based insights to improve employment outcomes and inform policy and business practices.

This funding supports research and training centers developing evidence-based interventions to help people with disabilities live independently in their communities. It aims to advance knowledge and practices that promote community integration and quality of life.

This funding supports the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center, which collects, analyzes, and disseminates research data to advance SCI treatment and rehabilitation outcomes. It addresses the critical need for standardized, longitudinal data infrastructure to improve care delivery and outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

Support research and clinical care centers focused on spinal cord injury treatment, rehabilitation, and outcomes. These model systems advance evidence-based practices to improve patient recovery and quality of life.

This opportunity seeks to establish a national data and statistical center supporting traumatic brain injury model systems research. It addresses the need for centralized data management and analysis to advance TBI treatment and rehabilitation outcomes.

This funding supports research and knowledge translation centers focused on disability and rehabilitation outcomes. It aims to disseminate Model Systems research findings to improve practices and policies for people with disabilities.

USGS seeks research on GeoAI-powered automated landform mapping and knowledge graph expansion to improve geographic feature mapping accuracy. The project will use lidar data to enhance summit location precision in the national Geographic Names system.

U.S. Speaker Program seeks to deploy American subject matter experts to engage Indian audiences on strategic priorities including cybersecurity, emerging technologies, maritime security, and innovation-driven economic growth through 8-10 in-country programs and 10 virtual engagements.

This program funds states and territories to adopt and enforce flood risk management standards under the National Flood Insurance Program. It provides planning tools, best practices, and FEMA expertise to help communities reduce flood exposure and disaster costs.

This opportunity supports development of interdisciplinary training programs combining transportation law, policy, and technology. It aims to prepare professionals to address emerging regulatory and legal challenges in modern transportation systems.

This pilot program seeks to develop and test tribal transportation safety strategies, addressing traffic safety challenges in Native American communities through research-informed interventions and evidence-based safety improvements.

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 disability inclusion and community participation through innovative interventions. It addresses barriers to independent living and social engagement for people with disabilities.

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.

MERC funds applied research partnerships between U.S., Israeli, and MENA organizations tackling regional challenges through joint innovation projects. Focus areas include commercializable solutions that strengthen U.S. technological leadership and create economic growth opportunities.

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.

NASA seeks early-stage space technology research on eight critical topics including hypersonic flows, autonomous lunar/Martian systems, thermal protection, and spacecraft navigation. Proposals must advance low-TRL technologies essential for civil space missions and exploration.