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National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)

Under this FY26 grant agreement, academic partners will establish the National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) by executing RDT&E tasks across the following four pillars: workforce development, applied research infrastructure, collaborative networks, and strategic analysis for DoW leadership.

FromWashington Headquarters Services
Who can applypublic colleges and universities
How muchup to $6 million per award; about 1 award
DeadlineTue, Aug 19, 2031 (1761 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #HQ003426NFOECAD06
Assistance listing12.032
PostedThu, Aug 20, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction

Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026 This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline.

FromDefense Threat Reduction Agency
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 10 awards; $500 million total
DeadlineSat, Sep 30, 2034 (2899 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #HDTRA1-25-S-0001
Assistance listing12.351
PostedTue, Oct 1, 2024

Official posting

Open grant

Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)

Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)

FromAir Force -- Research Lab
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineSun, May 10, 2043 (6043 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #FA2391-23-S-2403
Assistance listing12.800
PostedWed, Jul 26, 2023

Official posting

Open grant

Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (AFRL/RH) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is intended to provide a comprehensive strategy for AFRL/RH and USAFSAM's range of Science and Technology (S&T) requirements, allowing…

FromAir Force -- Research Lab
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineMon, Aug 22, 2044 (6513 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #FA238424S2233
Assistance listing12.800
PostedThu, Aug 7, 2025

Official posting

Open grant

Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research

AFOSR plans, coordinates, and executes the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) basic research program in response to technical guidance from AFRL and requirements of the Air Force.

FromAir Force Office of Scientific Research
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee Announcement
How muchup to $10 million per award; about 9999 awards
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #FA955026S0001
Assistance listing12.800
PostedThu, Jun 4, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters anticipates release of a solicitation, titled “NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase II,” as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), titled “Space Technology Research, Development…

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 7 awards
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NNH26ZTR001N-26NIAC-A2
Assistance listing43.012
PostedThu, May 14, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Chemical Process Systems (CPS)

Society relies on chemical processes to turn raw materials into useful products. The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program invests in fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to make them more efficient, sustainable, and resilient.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-26-367Y
Assistance listing47.041
PostedFri, Apr 24, 2026

Official posting

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Engineering Biological and Biomedical Systems (EBBS)

The Engineering Biological and Biomedical Systems (EBBS) program expands our understanding of biological and physiological systems, and it helps improve human health. For U.S. leadership in biotechnology, the engineering of biology is required at every scale.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-26-369Y
Assistance listing47.041
PostedFri, Apr 24, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion (SpaceTech REDDI-2026)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters, Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) will be releasing an Umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion-2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026)” on or about December 9, 2025.

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesTo the greatest extent practicable, participation will be open to all categories of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including educational, industry, nonprofit institutions, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated…
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #NNH26ZTR001N
Assistance listing43.012
PostedTue, Dec 9, 2025

Official posting

Open grant

Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science

The Cyberinfrastructurefor Public Access and Open Science (CI PAOS) program within the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC) aims to catalyze new and transformative socio-technical partnerships supporting research data infrastructure ecosystems across domainsthrough early-stage collaborative activities between…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How much$50K to $600K per award; about 10 awards; $600K total
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-24-7414
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084
PostedWed, Apr 10, 2024

Official posting

Open grant

Plant Genome Research Program

The Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) supports genome-scale research that addresses challenging questions of biological, societal and economic importance.

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 muchabout 20 awards; $30 million total
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #24-547
Assistance listing47.074
PostedSat, Feb 17, 2024

Official posting

Open grant

Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities

The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide.

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: - Proposals may be submittedonly from institutions or organizations within EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions.Eligibility to participate in the EPSCoR Workshop Opportunities program is…
How muchup to $200K per award; about 20 awards; $1.5 million total
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #24-540
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084
PostedWed, Feb 14, 2024

Official posting

Open grant

Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane

This announcement seeks revolutionary research ideas, and technology demonstrators that offer potential for advancement and improvement of NSWC Crane’s primary mission areas.NSWC Crane is a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command.

FromNSWC CRANE - N00164
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #N0016424SNB35
Assistance listing12.335
PostedThu, Feb 8, 2024

Official posting

Open grant

Research Infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Research Infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Program (RISBS) supports projects that create computational tools and data to facilitate basic research in the social and behavioral sciences that can lead to improved health, prosperity and security.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How much$400K to $2 million per award; about 5 awards; $16 million total
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-23-277Y
Assistance listing47.075
PostedThu, Oct 5, 2023

Official posting

Open grant

Long Term Research in Environmental Biology

The Long Term Research in Environmental Biology (LTREB) Program supports the generation of extended time series of data to address important questions in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science.

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 muchup to $600K per award; $6 million total
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #21-544
Assistance listing47.074
PostedThu, Dec 10, 2020

Official posting

Open grant

Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)

The USAFA invests in an active research program for three main reasons. First and foremost, research significantly enhances the cadet learning experience.

FromAir Force Academy
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchup to $99 million per award
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #FA7000-21-S-0001
Assistance listing12.800
PostedWed, Dec 2, 2020

Official posting

Open grant

Foundational Research in Robotics

The Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR) program, jointly led by the CISE and ENG Directorates, supports research on robotic systems that exhibit significant levels of both computational capability and physical complexity.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-20-144Y
Assistance listing47.041, 47.070
PostedWed, Feb 12, 2020

Official posting

Open grant

Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research

Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research (XC) coordinates and supports crosscutting activities within the Division of Materials Research (DMR) and more broadly across NSF. The emphasis within XC is diversity and inclusion, international cooperation, and education (including experiential learning at REU/RET Sites).

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 100 awards
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-18-7222
Assistance listing47.049
PostedSat, Sep 8, 2018

Official posting

Open grant

Ocean Drilling Program

International Ocean Discovery Program Operations The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) serves to advance basic research in the marine geosciences and is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and its international partners.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchat least $300K per award; $9 million total
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-14-5720
Assistance listing47.050
PostedFri, Apr 18, 2014

Official posting

Open grant

Transport Phenomena (TP)

The Transport Phenomena (TP) program supports fundamental research to understand, model, and control the transport of mass, momentum, energy, and species across multiple scales.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineThu, Aug 20, 2076 (18199 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-26-366Y
Assistance listing47.041
PostedFri, Apr 24, 2026

Official posting