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Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF)

The purpose of the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) is to support future leaders in mathematics and statistics by facilitating their participation in postdoctoral research environments that will have maximal impact on their future scientific development.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -The Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are awards to individuals, and proposals are submitted directly by the fellowship proposer to NSF.
How muchat least $190K per award; about 45 awards; $8.5 million total
DeadlineWed, Oct 20, 2027 (362 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #23-603
Assistance listing47.049
PostedFri, Jul 14, 2023

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Devcom Army Research Laboratory Broad Agency Announcement for Foundational Research

The purpose of this combined Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 35 and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.204 (henceforth referred to as “BAA”) is to solicit research proposals for submission to the U.S. Army Combat…

FromDept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses).
How muchabout 2000 awards
DeadlineSat, Nov 20, 2027 (393 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #W911NF-23-S-0001
Assistance listing12.431
PostedMon, Nov 21, 2022

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Devcom Analysis Center Broad Agency Announcement for Applied Research

The purpose of this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 35 and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.204 (henceforth referred to as “BAA”) is to solicit research proposals for submission to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities…

FromDept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesUnless dictated by the award instrument type, eligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e.…
How muchabout 1000 awards
DeadlineTue, Jan 4, 2028 (438 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #W911NF-23-S-0003
Assistance listing12.431
PostedThu, Jan 5, 2023

Heads-up: Needs a SAM.gov registration (UEI) to apply

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United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ari) Broad Agency Announcement for Basic, Applied, and Advanced Scientific Research

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which sets forth research areas of interest to the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the acquisition…

FromDept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesProposals are sought from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and for- profit organizations, domestic or foreign, for research and development (R&D) in those areas specified in SECTION II. A of this BAA.
How muchabout 1000 awards
DeadlineSun, Apr 30, 2028 (555 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #W911NF-23-S-0010
Assistance listing12.630
PostedMon, May 1, 2023

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2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and maritime operations; enhancing seafood safety and management through training in…

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 8 more types
Eligibility notesEligible applicants are individuals as legal entities (such as sole proprietorships or limited liability companies); commercial organizations; state, local, and tribal governments; institutions of higher education; and nonprofits.
How much$15K to $75K per award; $600K total
DeadlineMon, May 1, 2028 (556 days left)
CategoryAgriculture, Business and Commerce, Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Natural Resources, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
Assistance listing11.455
PostedThu, Apr 23, 2026

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BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense

The FY23 -FY28 Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Biomedical Research and Development - HT9425-23-S-SOC1.

FromDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How much$750K to $50 million per award; $10 million total
DeadlineMon, Jul 31, 2028 (647 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeProcurement contract
Opportunity #HT9425-23-S-SOC1
Assistance listing12.420
PostedThu, Jul 27, 2023

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Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) promotes access to and production of knowledge on security cooperation.

FromWashington Headquarters Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesYoung Institute: open to individual researchers or research teams with or without an affiliation; professional military education (PME) and civilian academic institutions; U.S. and international research and think thank institutions; federally funded research…
How much$2,500 to $800K per award
DeadlineMon, Aug 7, 2028 (654 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #HQ003423NFOEASD17
Assistance listing12.024
PostedTue, Aug 8, 2023

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FY 2027 – 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service

This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. This announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NOAA.

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and 4 more types
Eligibility notesEligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, individuals, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineSat, Sep 30, 2028 (708 days left)
CategoryEducation, Environment, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33600
Assistance listing11.015
PostedFri, Oct 16, 2026

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FY 2027-2028 NESDIS Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. This announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NOAA.

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 5 more types
Eligibility notesEligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineSat, Sep 30, 2028 (708 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NOAA-NESDIS-NESDISPO-2027-33921
Assistance listing11.015
PostedTue, Oct 13, 2026

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Foundations of Trusted Systems

https://sam.gov/opp/6a5d1f379ee34a0395eeb98e220c730c/view

FromAir Force -- Research Lab
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility noteshttps://sam.gov/opp/6a5d1f379ee34a0395eeb98e220c730c/view
How muchup to $100 million per award
DeadlineTue, Dec 5, 2028 (774 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #FA875025S7001
Assistance listing12.800
PostedMon, Dec 2, 2024

Heads-up: Needs a SAM.gov registration (UEI) to apply

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Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes

Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes are national resources that aim to advance research in the mathematical sciences through programs supporting discovery and dissemination of knowledge in mathematics and statistics and enhancing connections to related fields in which the mathematical sciences can play important…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How much$1.5 million to $6.5 million per award; about 8 awards; $40 million total
DeadlineWed, Mar 14, 2029 (873 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #23-606
Assistance listing47.049
PostedWed, Jul 19, 2023

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Army Applications Lab Broad Agency Announcement for Disruptive Applications

This BAA sets forth research areas of interest to the Army Applications Lab (AAL).

FromDept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses) for scientific…
How muchabout 1000 awards
DeadlineWed, Apr 4, 2029 (894 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #W911NF-24-S-0008
Assistance listing12.431
PostedWed, Jun 26, 2024

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Coordinating Austere Nodes through Virtualization and Analysis of Streams (CANVAS)

“No submissions through Grants.gov will be accepted. All submissions must follow SAM.gov instructions.

FromAir Force -- Research Lab
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesFor full opportunity announcement reference the following hyperlink from SAM.GOV below. https://sam.gov/opp/b2d1464c626f49db991a9e44f6976f4a/view
How muchup to $25 million per award
DeadlineTue, May 22, 2029 (942 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeOther
Opportunity #FA875024S7003
Assistance listing12.800
PostedThu, May 23, 2024

Heads-up: Needs a SAM.gov registration (UEI) to apply

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Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments

Original Solictation: Closing Date of the FOA FROM: 18 July 2024 TO: 18 July 2029 Cost Ceiling $49M Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC) Agreements Officer Mariah Salazar Agreements Specialist Monique Esquibel-Sena Emails: [email protected]; [email protected] Solicitation Amend 1…

FromAir Force -- Research Lab
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchup to $49 million per award
DeadlineWed, Jul 18, 2029 (999 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #RDK-RAD-FOA-2024
Assistance listing12.800
PostedThu, Jul 18, 2024

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Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research manages the basic research investment for the Department of the Air Force. Conferences and workshops constitute key forums for research and technology interchange.

FromAir Force Office of Scientific Research
Who can applypublic colleges and universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, other nonprofits (non-501(c)(3)), private colleges, others (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesOnly some organizations are eligible to submit proposals for conference or workshop support.
How much$1 to $2 million per award; about 500 awards
DeadlineFri, Aug 31, 2029 (1043 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #FA955026S0002
Assistance listing12.800
PostedMon, Aug 31, 2026

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Automated Processes for Knowledge Discovery and Information Retrieval

“No submissions through Grants.gov will be accepted. All submissions must follow SAM.gov instructions.

FromAir Force -- Research Lab
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesFor full opportunity announcement please see the referenced SAM.gov link under Additional Information below.
How muchup to $99 million per award
DeadlineSun, Sep 9, 2029 (1052 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #FA875024S7006
Assistance listing12.800, 12.910
PostedMon, Sep 9, 2024

Heads-up: Needs a SAM.gov registration (UEI) to apply

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Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy Technologies with Untapped Potential (scaleup) Ready

To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to the ARPA-E website at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx).

FromAdvanced Research Projects Agency Energy
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How much$5 million to $20 million per award
DeadlineSat, Sep 29, 2029 (1072 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryOpportunity Zone Benefits, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Other
Opportunity #DE-FOA-0003467
Assistance listing81.135
PostedWed, Oct 2, 2024

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FY 2027 - 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)

A description of NOAA Line and Staff Offices is found at https://www.noaa.gov/about/organization, and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information.

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineSun, Sep 30, 2029 (1073 days left)
CategoryNatural Resources, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NOAA-OAR-BAA-2027-33939
Assistance listing11.015
PostedTue, Oct 20, 2026

Heads-up: Needs a SAM.gov registration (UEI) to apply

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Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School

This FOA is intended for proposals related to basic and applied research in the STEM categories, and not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement.The proposal submission process has two stages:I. Applicants are encouraged to submit a white paper first to [email protected], ; andII.

FromNaval Supply Systems Command
Who can applypublic colleges and universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private colleges
How muchabout 30 awards; $20 million total
DeadlineSun, Jan 13, 2030 (1178 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #N00244-26-S-NPS-F001
Assistance listing12.300
PostedTue, Jan 13, 2026

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Staff Research Program

The ARO is soliciting proposals for Staff Research Program opportunities. The purpose of the program is to enable ARO scientific staff to maintain and expand professional competence in support of fulfilling the ARO mission through the conduct of hands-on, basic research.

FromDept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible applicants under this FOA include institutions of higher education with recognized capability for scientific research in mechanical sciences, mathematical sciences, electronics, computing science, physics, chemistry, life sciences, materials science…
How much$200K to $10 million per award
DeadlineSun, Jun 2, 2030 (1318 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #W911NF25S0007
Assistance listing12.431
PostedTue, Jun 3, 2025

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