Grants for Researchers

Munitions Directorate · Up to $750M

This Air Force (Munitions Directorate) Broad Agency Announcement funds research and development supporting air dominance, with a program ceiling reported up to roughly $750 million. Eligibility is described as unrestricted and open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement, making it broadly accessible to businesses, universities, and nonprofits. Because it is defense-focused R&D, applicants should expect security and compliance requirements and should review the full BAA for specifics.

Naval Supply Systems Command · $0

This Naval Postgraduate School opportunity funds basic and applied STEM research (not hardware procurement or development of a specific system). Eligible applicants are public and private institutions of higher education and 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than universities, so it is restricted to academic and nonprofit research organizations. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a white paper to NPS for feedback before submitting a full proposal through Grants.gov. No award amount is specified.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-DD-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is a placeholder listing for renewal-type applications and provides no award amounts or detailed program requirements. As it appears geared toward existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC before applying as a new applicant.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-DP-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The entry is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and does not list award amounts or program details. As it appears geared toward existing grantees, check with CDC about eligibility before applying as a new organization.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-PS-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The listing is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and provides no award amounts or specific program details. Since it appears intended for existing grantees, verify with CDC whether new applicants are eligible.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-EH-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no stated award amounts or detailed requirements. Because it appears aimed at existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC if you are a first-time applicant.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-OT-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is listed as a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no award amounts or specific requirements provided. Since it appears intended for existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC before applying as a new organization.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-TP-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The entry is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and does not list award amounts or program details. Since it appears intended for existing grantees, check with CDC about eligibility before applying as a new organization.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-TS-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The listing is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and does not state award amounts or detailed program requirements. Since it appears aimed at existing grantees filing renewal-type applications, verify eligibility with CDC if you are a first-time applicant.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-CK-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is listed only as a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no award amounts or specific requirements provided. Because it appears intended for existing grantees, confirm with CDC whether new applicants can apply.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This is a CDC health research opportunity (RFA-CE-18-000) open to a broad range of applicants, including states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is described only as a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, so funding amounts and specific program details are not stated. Because it appears geared toward existing grantees submitting renewal-type applications, confirm with CDC whether new applicants are eligible before applying.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-OE-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is listed only as a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no award amounts or detailed requirements. Since it appears intended for existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC before applying as a new applicant.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-SH-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no award amounts or detailed requirements listed. As it appears geared toward existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC before applying as a new organization.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-IP-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The entry is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and does not state award amounts or program specifics. Because it appears aimed at existing grantees, check with CDC about eligibility if you have not held a prior award.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-CD-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications, with no stated award amounts or specific requirements. Because it appears aimed at existing grantees, confirm eligibility with CDC if you are a first-time applicant.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC global health research opportunity (RFA-GH-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The listing is a placeholder with minimal detail and no stated award amounts. Because such CDC RFA placeholders are typically used for renewal-type applications, verify with CDC whether new applicants are eligible and what the actual program scope is.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · $0

This CDC health research opportunity (RFA-CC-18-000) is open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The listing is a placeholder for Type 6 (continuation/competing renewal) applications and gives no award amounts or program details. As it appears geared toward existing grantees, verify with CDC whether new organizations can apply.

Defense Threat Reduction Agency · $0

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Fundamental Research BAA solicits basic research to counter weapons of mass destruction, using a white-paper-first (pre-application) process. Full eligibility is set out in Section 3 of the BAA, which for this type of defense research announcement typically includes universities, nonprofit research institutes, and businesses, but you should review the BAA directly to confirm. Award amounts are not listed here; note that pre-application white papers for the newly added Topics B1-B6 were due March 2, 2026, so check current topic deadlines before preparing a submission.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Ben Franklin Partners Challenge Grant provides funding through Pennsylvania's four Ben Franklin Technology Partners to support access to capital, business expertise, and technology commercialization, including alternative and clean energy work. Eligible applicants include entrepreneurs, start-ups and early-stage companies, investors, higher-education institutions, researchers, and Ben Franklin alumni companies. No specific award amounts are listed.

Air Force -- Research Lab · Amount varies

The Air Force Research Lab's CHEERS announcement funds science and technology work in human performance and aerospace medicine, spanning basic research through technology maturation, via multiple open solicitations accepting white papers. Eligibility is generally broad, but note specific constraints: Federally Funded Research and Development Centers face restrictions and must obtain sponsor and AFRL determinations, foreign-owned firms should contact the Contracting Officer first as restrictions may apply, and the Commercial Solutions Opening track is not grant-eligible. No award amounts are stated; review the paired solicitations for scope and instructions.