Federal Science and Technology Grants

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in Bulgaria and beyond to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Bulgarian ties through public diplomacy initiatives in areas like education, culture, and technology.

Grant Title: Request for Information (RFI) on Enabling and Transformative Technologies for Superhot Geothermal Power. This grant aims to gather ideas from various researchers and technologists on innovative methods to develop and speed up the construction of high-temperature geothermal wells for electricity generation and other uses.

The "NSF Research: Centers for Chemical Innovation" grant supports research centers focused on major chemical research challenges, aiming to produce transformative research and innovation, with a two-phase program that provides resources for development before moving to the next phase, and is open to projects in fields like Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, and Clean Energy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Japanese organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through cultural, educational, and strategic initiatives.

This cooperative agreement is designed to enable the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to facilitate the transfer and commercialization of technologies that support the U.S. Army's chemical and biological defense needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations working to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction and enhance global security through various non-proliferation initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and evaluation projects that explore the impact of forensic science on the criminal justice system, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

The Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) Program is committed to funding research and practice, with continued focus on investigating a range of informal STEM learning (ISL) experiences and environments that make lifelong learning a reality. This Program seeks proposals that center equity and belonging, and further the well-being of individuals and communities who have historically been and continue to be excluded, underserved, or underrepresented, due to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, neurodiversity, geographic location, and economic status, among others, as well as their intersections. The current solicitation encourages proposals from institutions and organizations that serve public audiences, and specifically focus on public engagement with and understanding of STEM, including community STEM; public participation in scientific research (PPSR); science communication; intergenerational STEM engagement; and STEM media. Projects funded by AISL should contribute to research and practice that further illuminates informal STEM learnings role in equity and belonging in STEM; personal and educational success in STEM; advancing public engagement in scientific discovery; fostering interest in STEM careers; creating and enhancing the theoretical and empirical foundations for effective informal STEM learning; improving community vibrancy; and/or enhancing science communication and the publics engagement in and understanding of STEM and STEM processes. The AISL Program funds five types of projects: (1) Synthesis; (2) Conference; (3) Partnership Development and Planning; (4) Integrating Research and Practice; and (5) Research in Support of Wide-reaching Public Engagement with STEM. NOTE: Activities primarily focused on formal educational systems or outcomes are outside the scope of work supported by this program. AISL does not fund formal elementary, middle, or high school, or undergraduate or graduate education, whether in-person or online. Similarly, AISL does not fund formal workforce training (e.g., professional certifications and degree-earning programs) that is not aimed directly at informal STEM learning professionals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the U.S. and Kazakhstan to strengthen ties through sports and digital skills development, particularly for young professionals outside major cities.

This grant provides funding for academic research centers in the U.S. to conduct advanced materials science research and education through collaborative teams of faculty, while promoting diversity and outreach in STEM fields.

This program provides funding for cultural and educational projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Türkiye, encouraging collaboration in areas like security, innovation, democratic values, and cultural exchange.

This funding opportunity is designed for research organizations and academic institutions to study riverine silicon dynamics and its effects on the global carbon cycle, with a focus on expanding a database and developing tools to enhance understanding of nutrient flows in rivers.

This grant provides funding to interdisciplinary teams developing affordable, at-home cancer detection tests that can identify multiple types of solid tumors early, improving access to life-saving screenings for all Americans.

This grant provides funding for organizations within designated CESU regions to manage invasive plant species and support ecological sustainability at Fort Drum, New York, while complying with environmental regulations.

This funding opportunity supports innovative interdisciplinary research projects that leverage artificial intelligence and advanced data science to improve human health and healthcare systems, targeting accredited U.S. educational institutions and non-profit organizations.

This grant provides financial support to educational organizations and nonprofits that run robotics competitions, helping them purchase essential sensors and software to engage K-12 and college students in STEM activities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based organizations to establish a national network that enhances training and career development for researchers in kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases.

This funding opportunity supports faculty-level researchers in anthropology to conduct innovative archaeological studies that deepen our understanding of past human behaviors, with a focus on both fieldwork and material analysis.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at improving community living and participation for individuals with disabilities across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports applied research projects that develop practical solutions for improving treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic injuries in military personnel and veterans.