Federal Science and Technology Grants

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 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 supports researchers with doctoral degrees in conducting innovative archaeological studies that enhance our understanding of past human behaviors, with a focus on broader societal impacts.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges and universities in conducting applied research that addresses key Navy technology needs while providing students with hands-on experience in naval engineering.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in sociology to conduct innovative studies that deepen our understanding of social behavior, institutions, and structures across various topics.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to conduct innovative analyses of existing HIV/AIDS data and specimen collections, focusing on improving health outcomes for mothers, children, and adolescents.

This funding opportunity provides support for select organizations with prior NIH funding to establish a coordinating center that integrates social, behavioral, and economic research into public health strategies for pandemic preparedness and response.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational and cultural programming at American Spaces in Zambia, specifically targeting projects led by the Zambia-US Exchanges Alumni Association and alumni-led youth organizations.

This grant provides funding for researchers exploring how people learn and enhance their cognitive abilities through technology and collaboration, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies that connect various levels of analysis.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to establish a central hub for coordinating research efforts aimed at improving the understanding and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease through data integration and collaboration.

This program provides funding for researchers in the U.S. to conduct fundamental studies in various areas of mathematical analysis, fostering innovation and collaboration in the field.