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ROSES 2025: D.4 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks

PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by October 15, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesProposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineThu, Dec 3, 2026 (41 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NNH25ZDA001N-TCAN
Assistance listing43.001
PostedMon, Aug 31, 2026

Official posting

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Air Force Fiscal Year 2027 Young Investigator Program (YIP)

This is a special Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), which will hereafter generally be referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, or “AFOSR.” The Fiscal Year 2027 Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) intends to support individual…

FromAir Force Office of Scientific Research
Who can applypublic colleges and universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, other nonprofits (non-501(c)(3)), private colleges, for-profit companies (not small businesses)
How much$150K to $450K per award; about 50 awards; $4.5 million total
DeadlineFri, Dec 4, 2026 (42 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #FA955026S0003
Assistance listing12.800
PostedTue, Sep 8, 2026

Official posting

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Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD) have released the fifth Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN-5) as NNH26ZDA016C.

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesProposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineFri, Dec 4, 2026 (42 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #NNH26ZDA016C
Assistance listing43.001
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

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ROSES 2025: A.16 Cryosphere

PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by October 16, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesProposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineFri, Dec 4, 2026 (42 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NNH25ZDA001N-CRYO
Assistance listing43.001
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

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Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST)

CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research.

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: -Eligible institutions are MSIs that offer graduate degrees in NSF STEM areas and have enrollments of 50% or more students (based on total student enrollment) who are members of…
How much$8 million total
DeadlineFri, Dec 4, 2026 (42 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #23-595
Assistance listing47.076
PostedThu, May 25, 2023

Official posting

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IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) plays a prominent role in the improvement of undergraduate STEM education at the Nation’s colleges and universities.

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 only be submitted by two-year colleges of higher education (either Associate’s College or Baccalaureate / Associate’s Colleges) that are accredited and offer…
How muchabout 20 awards; $10 million total
DeadlineWed, Dec 9, 2026 (47 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #23-584
Assistance listing47.076
PostedMon, Aug 31, 2026

Official posting

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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals:• enhancing the research and educational capabilities of HBCU/MIs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps,•…

FromOffice of Naval Research
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesAs provided in 10 U.S.C. §4144, eligibility for this competition is only open to “covered educational institutions,” which are defined as:A. institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20…
How much$450K to $525K per award; about 3 awards; $1.6 million total
DeadlineFri, Dec 11, 2026 (49 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #N0001426SF001
Assistance listing12.300
PostedThu, Jun 18, 2026

Official posting

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Boosting Innovative GEOINT - Science & Technology Broad Agency Announcement (BIG-ST BAA)

The Boosting Innovative GEOINT-Science and Technology (BIG-ST) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) invites proposers to submit innovative concepts to address hard GEOINT problems that align to one or more of the following technical domains: (1) Foundational GEOINT, (2) Advanced Phenomenologies, and (3) Analytic…

FromNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesAll responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit an abstract and proposal for NGA’s consideration. See Section 3: Eligibility Information, of Broad Agency Announcement HM047623BAA0001 for detailed information.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineMon, Dec 14, 2026 (52 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #HM047623BAA0001
Assistance listing12.630
PostedFri, Dec 15, 2023

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Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network (DDRIG)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to conduct dissertation-level research about and related to the Arctic region.

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: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their…
How much$1.3 million total
DeadlineTue, Dec 15, 2026 (53 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #20-597
Assistance listing47.075
PostedTue, Apr 14, 2026

Official posting

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Statistics

The Statistics Program supports research in statistical theory and methods, including research in statistical methods for applications to any domain of science and engineering. The theory forms the base for statistical science.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineTue, Dec 15, 2026 (53 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-18-1269
Assistance listing47.049
PostedThu, Mar 29, 2018

Official posting

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The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI

The DOE Office of Science (SC), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Office of Electricity (OE), and Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Office (HGEO) hereby announce interest in receiving applications from interdisciplinary teams…

FromOffice of Science
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How much$500K to $16 million per award; $294 million total
DeadlineThu, Dec 17, 2026 (55 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeOther
Opportunity #DE-FOA-0003612
Assistance listing81.049
PostedTue, Mar 17, 2026

Official posting

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TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA 2025

The DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) creates technological surprise and provides new options for national security, by demonstrating revolutionary platforms and systems with cutting-edge technology.

FromDARPA - Tactical Technology Office
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesAll responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineTue, Dec 22, 2026 (60 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #HR001125S0011
Assistance listing12.910
PostedMon, Jun 23, 2025

Official posting

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NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

FromNaval Research Laboratory
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineWed, Dec 30, 2026 (68 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #N00173-24-S-BA01
Assistance listing12.300
PostedFri, Mar 1, 2024

Official posting

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SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program

The objective of the program is to provide a basis for advancing science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna.

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 may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible.
How much$25K to $300K per award; about 5 awards; $600K total
DeadlineThu, Dec 31, 2026 (69 days left)
CategoryEnvironment, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642
Assistance listing11.058
PostedThu, Aug 27, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science

This program element does not have a proposal due date. Proposals may be submitted at any time, pending certain eligibility timing issues related to resubmissions and duplicate proposal avoidance, see the program element text and appropriate overview appendix (e.g., B.1 or C.1).

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesProposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineThu, Dec 31, 2026 (69 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NNH25ZDA001N-RRNES
Assistance listing43.001
PostedFri, Jul 11, 2025

Official posting

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FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology

ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps operations.

FromOffice of Naval Research
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesAll responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineThu, Dec 31, 2026 (69 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #N0001425SB001
Assistance listing12.300
PostedTue, Oct 1, 2024

Official posting

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ERDC Broad Agency Announcement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing this announcement for various research and development topic areas.

FromEngineer Research and Development Center
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchup to $1000 million per award
DeadlineFri, Jan 1, 2027 (70 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #W912HZ26S0001
Assistance listing12.630
PostedFri, Jan 2, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO).

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: -null -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that…
How much$5,000 to $48 million per award; about 50 awards; $48 million total
DeadlineMon, Jan 11, 2027 (80 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #23-525
Assistance listing47.050
PostedThu, Dec 1, 2022

Official posting

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Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)

The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized1 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high quality science (including sociology, psychology, anthropology, linguistics, economics and…

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: -Organizations eligible to submit TCUP proposals are federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving…
How much$100K to $3.5 million per award; about 55 awards; $11 million total
DeadlineMon, Jan 11, 2027 (80 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #21-595
Assistance listing47.076
PostedThu, Jun 24, 2021

Official posting

Open grant

Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot

American scientists and engineers will power the super intelligence (SI) revolution in science and innovation through the Genesis Mission.

FromOffice of Science
Who can applypublic colleges and universities, private colleges, others (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesIn accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 910.126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions as the lead applicant.
How muchup to $20 million per award; about 5 awards; $100 million total
DeadlineTue, Jan 12, 2027 (81 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #DE-FOA-0003673
Assistance listing81.049
PostedThu, Oct 8, 2026

Official posting