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Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Due in 14 daysGeological Survey · $1–$48.9K
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research on the ecology of bison in the Western USA, which is aligned with EO 14303 – Restoring Gold Standard Science (May 23, 2025) Studies will be comprised of data-driven modeling, field-based data collection, and a combination of both field based and analytical modeling of accelerometer data from GPS collars on bison across 3 National Park units, and of field data collection to ensure no damage is occurring to park resources.The aim is to fill data gaps with collaborative research conducted jointly by USGS and University partners, capitalizing on the unique skillset and talents provided by modelers and data analysts who have experience modeling with extreme large datasets, such as accelerometer data, as well as conduct research to assure that bison in the Great Sand Dunes (GRSA) ecosystem are not causing damage to park resources.This funding opportunity is to conduct research on resource selection and ecology of free-ranging bison across the western USA. Specific research will conduct modeling of data collected over 2 years in 3 wild bison populations, that span the Rocky Mountain region and Great Plains ecosystems.The goal of this research is to increase understanding of bison ecology, and to relate this information to public land managers to protect natural resource assets that belong to the American people, to improve management of bison on the landscape, and to improve management of habitat. Scientific analysis will be performed by a tight collaboration of USGS and University scientists.
Improving Lake Superior outflow regulation and quantifying uncertainty
Due in 15 daysEngineer Research and Development Center · $0–$200K
A. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites proposals for a project to conduct a comprehensive uncertainty analysis for new outflow rating equations associated with a critical water control structure on Lake Superior. The primary focus of this funding opportunity is to enhance the accuracy and reliability of discharge measurements, which are fundamental to the effective management of the Great Lakes system under the Lake Superior Regulation Plan. The base task, along with both options, are all tasks that are related to improving Lake Superior outflow regulation. However, these tasks are not interdependent. The base, option 1 and option 2, are simply a priority given to these tasks if funding should be available. Task 1: Current operational procedures for the structure’s gates include partially open settings that are not accounted for in historical rating equations. To address this, new rating equations are currently under development by a team at the University of Michigan using advanced physical and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling. A key requirement for a successful proposal under this announcement is a well-defined plan for the awardee to work collaboratively and integrate their efforts with the existing University of Michigan modeling team. This partnership will be essential to ensure the resulting uncertainty analysis is robust and directly applicable to the new ratings. The principal outcome of this work will be a quantified uncertainty band for discharge rates corresponding to various gate openings and water levels. The uncertainty analysis should use the publicly available Large Lake Statistical Water Balance Model, so the uncertainty values are consistent with already operational uncertainty models for all other components of the Great Lakes water balance. This task will require a 12 month performance period so the results can be used in an upcoming study. Depending on availability of funding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may award the following optional work: Task 2: The development and calibration of a high-fidelity hydrodynamic model of the St. Marys River built using the Delft3D FM suite. The scope of this model be the entire St Marys River from Point Iroquois on Lake Superior to the outlet of the River near Detour Village on Lake Huron. The domain shall include the North Channel of Lake Huron to Little Current Ontario but exclude connections to Georgian Bay. The model will be fully three-dimensional, focus on the St Marys Rapids and be able to incorporate the rating equations and uncertainty analysis proposed above. Delft3D FM must be used as the United States Government as well as partners at Environment Climate Change Canada both have access to this modeling suite. The United States Government will provide water level and velocity data to calibrate the model as well as computational resources. Successful projects will deliver technically sound uncertainty metrics that can be immediately integrated into USACE operational models, contributing to improved ecological outcomes and more effective water resource management. As well as the ability to provide scopes of work for the additional tasks should they be funded.
Advancing Innovation and Collaboration Through C-SIPA
Due in 15 daysU.S. Mission to Bahrain · $10K–$90K
The U.S. Department of State’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Manama announces an open competition to support programs that advance high-tech research and innovation under the Comprehensive Strategic Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) between the United States, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom. C-SIPA strengthens trilateral cooperation under three pillars: 1) defense and security; 2) economic, commercial, and trade; and 3) science, technology, and network security. This initiative contributes to broader U.S. efforts to reinforce national security, expand economic opportunity, and promote trusted technology partnerships. The Embassy seeks proposals that foster collaboration among academic institutions and private sector partners with a focus on supporting economic and/or advanced technology cooperation under C-SIPA. This initiative aims to make America and its C-SIPA partners safer and more prosperous by promoting resilient, secure, and market-driven technology partnerships that uphold shared values and deliver measurable outcomes. Priority will be given to proposals that include direct collaboration with U.S. private sector partners and that engage all three C-SIPA countries. Please check the Documents section for the full announcement details and application criteria. If you have any questions about the grant application process in its entirety, please contact: ManamaPAO@state.gov .
DoW Breast Cancer, Era of Hope Scholar Award
Due in 17 daysDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals who are early in their careers with significant potential to effect meaningful change in breast cancer. As the Intent of the FY26 BCRP Era of Hope Scholar Award is to recognize creative and innovative individuals rather than projects, the award’s central features include the Principal Investigator’s (PI’s) demonstrated ability to go beyond conventional thinking in their field and the innovative and meaningful contributions that they can make toward ending breast cancer. The Era of Hope Scholar Award requires exceptionally talented scientists that are among “the best and the brightest” in their field(s), with demonstrated experience forming effective partnerships and collaborations and strong potential for future leadership in breast cancer research. All applications must address at least one of the FY26 BCRP overarching challenges or provide adequate justification for exception. Distinctive Features: · The PI must commit a minimum of 25% level of time and effort during the period of performance to conduct breast cancer research under this award. · The research team must include two or more breast cancer consumer advocates.
DoW Breast Cancer, Clinical Research Extension Award
Due in 17 daysDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Clinical Research Extension Award supports research that extends the data collection, follow-up, and analysis of breast cancer clinical studies. The intent of this award mechanism is to increase the clinically relevant impact of breast cancer patient participation in clinical studies by addressing the knowledge lost due to early trial termination, limited patient follow-up, or suboptimal sample and/or data collection and analysis. All applications must address at least one of the FY26 BCRP overarching challenges or provide adequate justification for exception . Distinctive Features: · The research team must include two or more breast cancer consumer advocates. · This funding mechanism allows for a single Principal Investigator (PI), or two partnering PIs referred to as the Initiating PI and the Partnering PI. For the Partnering PI Option (PPIO), only the Initiating PI will submit a pre-application, but both PIs will need to submit at the full application stage. Be advised, failure to submit all associated (Initiating and Partnering PI) applications by the deadline may result in administrative withdrawal.
DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2
Due in 17 daysDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Breakthrough Award mechanism supports promising research with high potential to lead to or make breakthroughs in breast cancer. All applications must address at least one of the FY26 BCRP overarching challenges or provide adequate justification for exception. Applications must address the challenge in a way that can lead to a breakthrough and have major impact. The FY26 Breakthrough Award mechanism contains four different funding levels designed to support major (but not all) stages of research that will lead to clinical application. Each level specifies a distinct research scope. This program announcement discusses the Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2. Distinctive Features: · This funding mechanism allows for applications submitted under Funding Level 1 or Funding Level 2. Funding Level 2 also includes a Population Science Studies option. With compelling justification, population science studies may request higher levels of funding and an additional year in the period of performance. · This funding mechanism allows for a single Principal Investigator (PI), or two partnering PIs referred to as the Initiating PI and the Partnering PI. For the Partnering PI Option (PPIO), only the Initiating PI will submit a pre-application, but both PIs will need to submit at the full application stage. Be advised, failure to submit all associated (Initiating and Partnering PI) applications by the deadline may result in administrative withdrawal.
DoW Breast Cancer, Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award
Due in 17 daysDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award provides successful applicants the time and resources needed to bring investigators and breast cancer consumer advocates together to establish a consortium framework and conduct preliminary research in support of an application to a future, full BCRP Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award (pending availability of funds). All applications must address at least one of the FY26 BCRP overarching challenges or provide adequate justification for exception. Distinctive Features: · This is a development award and is a separate award mechanism from the full FY26 BCRP Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award (HT942526BCRPTBCCA). For FY26, investigators may be named as Consortium Director on an application submitted to either (but not both) of these award mechanisms. · Breast cancer consumer advocates must be active participants in the development and execution of the FY26 BCRP TBCCDA.
Willow Creek Reservoir Water Quality Research and Evaluation Studies
Due in 18 daysEngineer Research and Development Center · $0–$100K
A. Background The overall goal of this project is to improve water quality conditions in Willow Creek Reservoir for the benefit of the community of Heppner, Oregon, and surrounding area. The reservoir is characterized by several water quality concerns, including dense cyanobacteria (or blue-green algae) blooms, low dissolved oxygen concentrations, and high nutrient concentrations. Cyanobacteria blooms are known to produce toxins, thereby threatening the aquatic ecosystem and potentially exposing humans and animals to risk of death or chronic illness such as neurodegeneration and liver damage. Each summer, Willow Creek Reservoir post’s health advisories warning users of the potential hazards associated with recreational activities on the lake. Furthermore, fish kills, foul odors and other nuisances are common in Willow Creek Reservoir affecting the community’s ambiance, limiting tourism and recreation on the lake. This analysis draws upon prior research, readily available data, and new research and data to develop and implement an evaluation program for the restoration of Willow Creek Reservoir and its upper basin. Research results will provide public benefit through enhanced water quality in Willow Creek Reservoir producing public recreation opportunities and natural resource benefits. B. Program Description/Objective The primary objective is to advance the scientific understanding of reservoir ecology through the following research pillars: 1. Empirical Data Acquisition and Limnological Analysis: To maintain the integrity of high-resolution, longitudinal datasets, the research involves systematic environmental monitoring and experimental observation. This includes the monthly collection of water samples and the recording of in-situ physicochemical measurements to analyze long-term nutrient cycling patterns and ecosystem shifts. Rather than routine maintenance, site visits are designed to manage the reservoir aeration unit as a controlled experimental variable. This allows researchers to study the mechanical suppression of thermal stratification and quantify its subsequent impact on internal loading and overall water quality. 2. Hydrodynamic Modeling and Predictive Analysis : The project will develop a comprehensive whole-lake hydrodynamic model. This model is a specialized research tool designed for the University to synthesize complex environmental data, simulate various "what-if" scenarios, and forecast the reservoir’s future water quality trajectory. While the insights derived from this model will inform the Portland District’s future best management practices and dam operations, the model itself serves as a transferable scientific tool. Findings derived from this model will be presented in formats accessible to stakeholders and the scientific community to aid in the regional understanding of water quality trajectories. 3. Mitigation Strategy Evaluation : Researchers will evaluate the effectiveness of current systems and model alternative options including but not limited to the installed aeration system and water quality outlet operations. This investigative work is performed to identify the most cost-effective and ecologically sound strategies for protecting the public interest and restoring the reservoir’s health. 4. Knowledge Dissemination: The partnership will facilitate the dissemination of research results through both public and technical forums to ensure that data serves the community as a transparent resource. While the University will provide monthly trip reports and a comprehensive annual report that integrates current findings with historical data to produce a clear, accessible record of reservoir health that will be made available to local stakeholders and the public. These efforts are designed to move beyond internal reporting, instead providing the transparency necessary to safeguard public health, drinking water resources, and recreational safety. Ultimately, this collaborative flow of information ensures that the research directly informs community-led restoration efforts and remains a matter of public record. D. Public Benefit Willow Creek Reservoir (WCR) is considered a eutrophic water body and is characterized by severe cyanobacteria blooms (CyanoHABs) during the summer months. These blooms frequently trigger Oregon Health Authority (OHA) public health advisories, which negatively impact annual tourism and recreation. Furthermore, CyanoHABs contribute to fish kills and contribute to the overall deterioration of water quality and the aesthetic value. In response to these conditions, Willow Creek area community leaders have requested that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) implement lake restoration efforts to improve water quality. The research and data collected through this project will support the development of a comprehensive restoration plan aimed at improving environmental conditions for public benefit. Additionally, this project will provide essential monitoring and reporting of water temperature and pH levels required to meet public health standards.
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Due in 18 daysGeological Survey · $1–$50K
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on developing authoritative knowledge infrastructure for the GeoAI: Application, which will deploy agentic technology to support the Intelligent National Map (INM).
Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program
Due in 18 daysDOC NOAA - ERA Production · $1–$1M
The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program (NCCOS/CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)/Coastal Ocean Program (COP)] is soliciting proposals for the Prevention, Control and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Bloom (PCMHAB) program. The PCMHAB program seeks to develop and transition technologies and strategies for preventing, controlling, or mitigating harmful algal blooms and their impacts. For this announcement, PCMHAB will prioritize proposals focused on the comprehensive testing of harmful algal bloom control technologies that fit one of the two following focal areas: (1) promising control technologies that are in need of further testing to prove feasibility; and (2) proven control technologies that are still in need of large-scale field testing or that are already approved related control technologies (e.g., freshwater harmful algal blooms, oil spills, etc.) that could be transferable to harmful algal blooms in the marine environment. Funding is contingent upon availability of Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that approximately $2,500,000 may be available to support the first year of three to five projects. Proposals may request up to $500,000 per year for up to 3 years (focal area 1) or up to $1,000,000 per year for up to 5 years. NCCOS/CRP may reject any PCMHAB proposals submitted with an annual budget for any year that is greater than $500,000 for focal area 1 projects or $1,000,000 for focal area 2 projects. --- An informational webinar on this solicitation will be offered on March 26, 2026 from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Information regarding this Announcement, including the webinar and additional background information, is available on the NCCOS PCMHAB webpage (https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/science-areas/habs/pcmhab/).
Defense Production Act Title III Expansion of Domestic Production Capability and Capacity
Due in 21 daysAir Force -- Research Lab · Amount varies
**ACCEPTANCE OF WHITE PAPERS IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** Defense Production Act Title III Expansion of Domestic Production Capability and Capacity In addition to the below changes, please note, the submission and acceptance of White Papers remains suspended until further notice. Please continue to check SAM.gov for updates. Amendment 5, dated 1 July 2025, hereby updates the following Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) information and sections: Closing Date of the FOA FROM: 12 July 2025 TO: 12 July 2026 Due Date and Time: FROM: Open and Effective date until 12 July 2025. White Papers will be considered if received before 1500 EST on 12 July 2025. TO: Open and Effective date until 12 July 2026. White Papers will be considered if received before 1500 EST on 12 July 2026. Address technical questions to the Technical POC: FROM: Diana M. Carlin, DPA Title III Program AF Executive Agent Program Manager, AFRL./RXM, 2977 Hobson Way, Bldg. 653, Room 308, WPAFB, OH 45433, AFRL.DPA.TtitleIandIII@us.af.mil , 937-904-4591 TO: Jeffrey T. Hubert, Acting DPA Title III Program AF Executive Program Manager, AFRL/RXM, 2977 Hobson Way, Bldg. 653, Room 308, WPAFB, OH 45433, AFRL.DPA.TtitleIandIII@us.af.mil Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC) Agreements Officer Melanie Kiplinger Agreements Specialist Justin (Jay) Hull Schedule: FROM: This FOA will remain open for white paper submissions and Call issuances for a period of seventy-two (72) months. TO: This FOA will remain open for white paper submissions and Call issuances for a period of eighty-four (84) months. Other Requirements: Added : Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): Potential offerors shall list if their accounting/financial systems have previously been audited by a Government agency or independent auditor, along with the date of the audit. Additionally, potential offerors are required to certify that their financial management systems are compliant with GAAP, and submit proof of this compliance. Added : Basic NIST SP 800-171: All potential offerors are required to complete a Basic NIST SP 800-171 Self-Assessment, or have an existing self-assessment that is current (within the last 3 years from time of white paper/proposal submission), and the score shall be published in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). A score of 110 is required to be considered “adequate.” Additional information regarding the NIST 800-171 Assessment can be located at the following link: https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/cyber/docs/safeguarding/NIST-SP-800-171-Assessment-Methodology-Version-1.2.1-6.24.2020.pdf Overview Information Full Text Announcement Sections: Section I, Paragraph 4 – Schedule FOA Appendices Revised Appendix II – Sample Technology Investment Agreement (TIA) Multiple updates were also made throughout the entirety of the FOA document to correct administrative items such as broken hyperlinks, outdated website references, and/or outdated Regulation references. Amendment 4, dated 12 Mar 2024, hereby updates the following Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) information and sections: Closing Date of the FOA FROM: 12 July 2024 TO: 12 July 2025 Cost Ceiling FROM: $5 Billion ($2.5 Billion Government share and $2.5 Billion Recipient share) TO: $9 Billion ($4.5 Billion Government share and $4.5 Billion Recipient Share) Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC) Agreements Officer Michelle Goss Agreements Specialist Melanie Kiplinger Title III Organization E-mail AFRL.RXKM.TitleIII@us.af.mil Overview Information Full Text Announcement Sections: Section I, Paragraph 4 – Schedule Section II, Paragraph 2 – Anticipated Funding Section X, Paragraph 3 – Support Contractors FOA Appendices Revised Appendix II – Sample Technology Investment Agreement (TIA) Added Appendix VII – DPA Title III Statement of Work Template/Outline Multiple updates were also made throughout the entirety of the FOA document to correct broken hyperlinks, outdated website references, outdated Regulation references, and the removal of all physical (mailed) delivery methods of White Papers and/or Proposals. Amendment 3, dated 30 Mar 2022, hereby replaces FOA Amendments 1 and 2. The following FOA sections have been updated/revised: Overview Information Full Text Announcement Sections: IV. Open FOA (Two Step Process) VII. FOA with Calls (One Step Process) FOA Appendices Appendix II – Sample Technology Investment Agreement, dated 30 MAR 2022 Updates were also made throughout the FOA document and Appendix II to correct broken hyperlinks and/or outdated website references Amendment 2 posted 28 April 2020 - Contracting POCs are changed and the mailing addresses remain the same: Please do not send anything to Sheila Titer nor Sarah Thompson. Please send to the new team shown below: Agreements Officer Whitney Foxbower whitney.foxbower@us.af.mil 937-713-9877 Agreements Negotiator Felicia Bibbs felicia.bibbs@us.af.mil 937-713-9901 In the future, a revised FOA document will be provided via this site.
Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO
Due in 22 daysDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · $300K–$1.5M
The Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO is intended to support jurisdictions that will deploy automated building code permitting systems and partner with HUD to evaluate their applicability and effectiveness within real-world operating conditions. This demonstration will test the real-world deployment of an automated permitting platform within a government permitting environment to evaluate its effects on processing timelines, workflow efficiency, staff roles, and applicant experience. The demonstration will generate empirical evidence on operational performance, costs, governance needs, and potential cost savings to inform broader adoption by state and local jurisdictions.
Mass Market Solutions for Leveraging Robotics and AI Technologies for Home Construction Demonstration
Due in 22 daysDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · $3M–$10M
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development"s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) expects to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Mass Market Solutions for Leveraging Robotics and AI Technologies for Home Construction Demonstration. This anticipated NOFO is intended to fund demonstration projects that test and scale the use of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence in factory-built housing to help build homes faster, at lower cost, and in ways that can meaningfully increase housing supply.Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which means HUD will be actively involved throughout the project period. PD&R will provide technical guidance and oversight to help ensure projects are well designed, aligned with program goals, and able to generate lessons that can be applied more broadly across the housing industry.HUD is especially interested in projects that use automation, robotics, or AI at specific stages of the factory-built housing process, whether onsite or offsite. Eligible approaches may include panelized systems, modular construction, or fully volumetric homes. Projects must show that the proposed technology can produce housing components at a scale sufficient to deliver a defined number of homes and clearly explain how the technology improves construction speed, labor efficiency, quality, or cost.The overall goal of this NOFO is to support technologies that can move beyond a single pilot and be scaled for wider use, contributing to long-term increases in housing supply. Applicants should explain how their project bridges the gap between early development and commercial use and should quantify expected affordability benefits, such as reduced construction time or labor needs. The program supports Administration priorities to lower housing costs and expand housing supply and requires projects to follow principles of Gold Standard Science.
Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program
Due in 22 daysNational Institute of Standards and Technology · Amount varies
The NIST Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program (SCOCD CAP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for activities to develop undergraduate and/or graduate level curricula to incorporate documentary standards, standards development, and standardization of information and content into seminars, modules, courses, and learning resources. The recipients will work with NIST to strengthen education and learn about documentary standards, standards development, and standardizatio n.
ROSES25: F.5 Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology
Due in 23 daysNASA Headquarters · Amount varies
NOTICE: Amended April 14, 2026. This amendment releases final text for this graduate student research program, which was previously TBD. Neither notices of intent nor Step-1 proposals are requested nor accepted. Proposals are due July 14, 2026 . An optional, pre-proposal webinar for all potential proposers will occur May 28 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, and the Earth Science Division optional office hours via Teams will occur June 23 and 24 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, see Section 12.7 of the program element PDF on the right side of this NSPIRES page. This synopsis is a generic summary that is posted for each of the many individual "program elements" in NASA’s Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation. For specific information on this particular program element download and read the PDF of the text of this program element by going to Tables 2 or 3 of ROSES at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025table2 and https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025table3 , respectively, click the title of the program element of interest, a hypertext link will take you to a page for that particular program element. On that page, on the right side under "Announcement Documents" the link on the bottom will be to the PDF of the text of the call for proposals. For example, if one were interested in the Solar System Science program (NNH25ZDA001N-SCUBED) one would follow the link to the NSPIRES page for that program element and then to read the text of the call one would click on “C.2 Solar System Science (.pdf)” to download the text of the call. If one wanted to set it into the context of the goals, objectives and know the default rules for all elements within Appendix C, the planetary science division, one might download and read “ C.1 Planetary Science Research Program Overview (.pdf) ” from that same page. While the letters and numbers are different for each element within ROSES (A.10, B.3, etc.) the basic configuration is always the same, e.g., the letter indicates the Science Division (A is Earth Science, B is Heliophysics etc.) and whatever the letter, #1 is always the division overview. In 2025, most program elements will be set up for application via Grants.gov only if requested at least 30 days in advance of the due date. For more on Grants.gov submissions see Section IV(b)v of the ROSES Summary of Solicitation, that may be found at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025 . The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) released its annual omnibus Research Announcement (NRA), Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 (OMB Approval Number 2700-0092, CFDA Number 43.001) on February 21, 2025. In this case "omnibus" means that this NRA has many individual program elements, each with its own due dates and topics. All together these cover the wide range of basic and applied supporting research and technology supported by SMD. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts depending on the nature of the work proposed. However, most extramural research awards deriving from ROSES will be grants, and many program elements of ROSES specifically exclude contracts, because contracts would not be appropriate for the nature of the work solicited. Funded Co-Is at government labs will receive inter- or intra-agency transfers . The typical period of performance for an award is three years, but some programs may allow up to five years and others specify shorter periods. In most cases, organizations of every type, Government and private, for profit and not-for-profit, domestic and foreign (with some caveats), may submit proposals without restriction on teaming arrangements. Tables listing the program elements and due dates (Tables 2 and 3 ), a table that provides a very top level summary of proposal contents ( Table 1 ), and the full text of the ROSES-2025 "Summary of Solicitation", may all be found NSPIRES at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025 . Frequently asked questions for ROSES are posted at http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs . Questions concerning specific program elements should be directed to the point(s) of contact for that particular element, who may be found either at the end of the individual program element in the summary table of key information or on the web list of topics and points of contact at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list . General questions concerning ROSES-2025 may be directed to the office of the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at sara@nasa.gov . Not all program elements are known at the time of the release of ROSES. To be informed of new program elements or amendments to this NRA, proposers may subscribe to: (1) The SMD mailing lists (by logging in at http://nspires.nasaprs.com and checking the appropriate boxes under "Account Management" and "Email Subscriptions"), (2) The ROSES-2025 blog feed for amendments, clarifications, and corrections to at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/ , and (3) The ROSES-2025 due date Google calendars (one for each science division). Instructions are at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/library-and-useful-links (link from the words due date calendar).
FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program
Due in 24 daysDOC NOAA - ERA Production · $1–$400K
Request for Applications Description: The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) is a national and regional partnership working to provide ocean, coastal and Great Lakes observations, data, tools, and forecasts to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect our environment. To increase observational and technical capabilities we need smart investments to innovate sensors, data management, decision support products, and other technical capabilities that will improve our ability to monitor and forecast environmental conditions with greater efficiency. The primary objective of IOOS’ Ocean Technology Transition Project (OTT) is to reduce the Research to Operations/Commercialization transition period for ocean observing, product development, and data management technologies for the ocean, coastal and Great Lakes. The term ‘Technologies’ includes: ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes sensors, information technology (data management, data visualization), platform enhancement, and technology modernization efforts. This objective is accomplished by investing in the transition of emerging and promising marine and Great Lakes observing technological capabilities from the mid to latter phases of research into operational status. Earlier technical development is supported by programs such as the NOAA Ocean Enterprise Accelerators [https://ioos.noaa.gov/ioos-in-action/accelerators/]. The U.S. IOOS Office is seeking to fund projects, subject to the availability of funds, which advance new or existing technology-based solutions that address long standing and emerging coastal observing, product development, and data management challenges. The projects will be focused on those technologies for which there are demonstrated operators or customers who commit to integrated, long term use of those technologies and open data sharing. A Transition Manager for the project should be identified and a Transition Plan will be a Year One deliverable. Funding will be targeted to technologies that are sufficiently mature for long term operations. This announcement specifically funds activities needed to progress these technologies through the transitional stages between research and full operations such as system integration, testing, validation, and verification. Funding will not be awarded to continue projects previously funded through the Ocean Technology Transition Program. In FY 2026-2029, it is estimated that up to $7.5 million will be available from the U.S. IOOS Office for this competition. Multiple awards are anticipated, subject to availability of funds, in amounts up to $400,000 per year for up to three years. Proposals not funded in the current fiscal period (Fiscal Year 2026) may be considered for funding in the next fiscal period (Fiscal Year 2027) without NOAA repeating the competitive process outlined in this announcement.
Arctic Research Opportunities
Due in 24 daysU.S. National Science Foundation · From $330K
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals to the Arctic Sciences Section in the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) within the Geosciences Directorate, to conduct research about the Arctic region. The goal of this solicitation is to attract research proposals that advance a fundamental, process, and/or systems-level understanding of the Arctic's rapidly changing natural environment, social and cultural systems, and, where appropriate, to improve our capacity to project future change. The Arctic Sciences Section supports research focused on the Arctic region and its connectivity with lower latitudes. The scientific scope is aligned with, but not limited to, research priorities outlined in the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) five-year plan. The Arctic Sciences Section coordinates with programs across NSF and with other federal and international partners to co-review and co-fund Arctic-related proposals as appropriate. The Arctic Sciences Section also maintains Arctic logistical infrastructure and field support capabilities that are available to enable research.
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education
Due in 24 daysU.S. National Science Foundation · $200K–$2M
Synopsis of Program: The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) hold much promise as sectors of the economy where we can expect to see continuous vigorous growth in the coming decades. STEM job creation is expected to outpace non-STEM job creation significantly, according to the Commerce Department, reflecting the importance of STEM knowledge to the US economy. The National Science Foundation (NSF) plays a leadership role in developing and implementing efforts to enhance and improve STEM education in the United States. Through the NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) initiative, the agency continues to make a substantial commitment to the highest caliber undergraduate STEM education through a Foundation-wide framework of investments. The IUSE: EDU is a core NSF STEM education program that seeks to promote novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. The program is open to application from all institutions of higher education and associated organizations. NSF places high value on educating students to be leaders and innovators in emerging and rapidly changing STEM fields as well as educating a scientifically literate public. In pursuit of this goal, IUSE: EDU supports projects that seek to bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, that adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices into STEM teaching and learning, and that lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. In addition to innovative work at the frontier of STEM education, this program also encourages replication of research studies at different types of institutions and with different student bodies to produce deeper knowledge about the effectiveness and transferability of findings. IUSE: EDU also seeks to support projects that have high potential for broader societal impacts, including improved diversity of students and instructors participating in STEM education, professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques that meet the changing needs of students, and projects that promote institutional partnerships for collaborative research and development. IUSE: EDU especially welcomes proposals that will pair well with the efforts of NSF INCLUDES ( https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/nsfincludes/index.jsp ) to develop STEM talent from all sectors and groups in our society. For all the above objectives, the National Science Foundation invests primarily in evidence-based and knowledge-generating approaches to understand and improve STEM learning and learning environments, improve the diversity of STEM students and majors, and prepare STEM majors for the workforce. In addition to contributing to STEM education in the host institution(s), proposals should have the promise of adding more broadly to our understanding of effective teaching and learning practices. The IUSE: EDU program features two tracks: (1) Engaged Student Learning and (2) Institutional and Community Transformation.
Social Psychology
Due in 24 daysU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The Social Psychology Program at NSF supports theoretically focused empirical investigations that advance fundamental social psychological explanations of human behavior, attitudes, and experience. Synopsis The Social Psychology Program invites research and infrastructure proposals that advance knowledge of how human behavior is influenced by macro- and micro-level social forces, including how thought, motivation, emotion, neural, and physiological processes explain ways of thinking about and relating to self and others. Proposed research should carry strong potential for groundbreaking discoveries about the power of social dynamics to shape peoples’ attitudes, behavior, and experience. Basic research that connects to emerging and ongoing global challenges is especially encouraged. Proposals that develop new theories or methods are highly encouraged. Proposals involving non-human animals are considered only if the research offers clear and direct contributions to understanding human social behavior. Note: Proposals may be returned without review if the primary goal of the research is to improve clinical practice as its primary outcome, or contains disease-related goals, including work on the etiology, diagnosis or treatment of physical or mental illness or disease, medical abnormality, or clinical interventions. In assessing intellectual merit, the Social Psychology Program places highest priority on research that is theoretically grounded, based on empirical observation and validation, and with designs appropriate to the questions asked (including but not limited to experiments, naturalistic observations, field studies, longitudinal analyses, and computational modeling). In assessingbroader impacts, the Social Psychology Program places highest priority on proposals that offer strong potential to benefit society, strengthen national security interests, improve the quality of life, build STEM talent, enhance infrastructure for research and education, increase public engagement with science, and include a proactive plan for sharing the results with a wide variety of audiences. PIs are encouraged to review the NSF resources on broader impact . The Social Psychology Program expects the methods, measures and data that result from NSF support to be openly shared with other researchers and the public. For further guidance proposers should consult Data Management for NSF SBE Directorate Proposals and Awards . The Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) should articulate how the proposed research will engage with best practices of open science. Researchers are expected to engage in open science practices and deviations from that should be well-justified. The Social Psychology Program accepts regular research proposals, including Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) proposals, proposals for research in undergraduate institutions (RUI), rapid response research proposals (RAPID) and early-concept grants for exploratory research (EAGER). The program also accepts small conference proposals for events (including workshops) being planned one year or more after submission. The Social Psychology Program doesnotaccept proposals for doctoral dissertation improvement awards or mid-career advancement (MCA) awards. Principal Investigators should selectPD 22-1332 in the program announcement/solicitation block on the proposal cover sheet for submission of regular research projects to the Social Psychology program. Interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and convergent research approaches are encouraged, and PIs are encouraged to identify possible other programs for co-review. PIs are strongly encouraged to submit the Single Copy Document titled “List of Suggested Reviewers” with their full proposal. Investigators are encouraged to contact a Social Psychology program director before submitting a proposal to confirm its fit with the scope and priorities of the Social Psychology Program. Such contact is most productive when a one-page (maximum) summary of the planned proposal is sent ahead of a meeting. This summary should include a description of the proposed intellectual merit and broader impacts, as well as an additional page of references cited. The Social Psychology program is always interested in identifying new reviewers. Potential reviewers should have a Ph.D. in psychology or related field and have a demonstrated area of basic research expertise relevant to social psychology. Individuals interested in reviewing for the program should complete a short survey to indicate their area of expertise and contact information.
Linguistics
Due in 24 daysU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The Linguistics Program supports basic science in the domain of human language, encompassing investigations of the grammatical properties of individual human languages, and of natural language in general. Research areas include syntax, semantics, morphology, phonetics and phonology. The program encourages projects that are interdisciplinary in methodological or theoretical perspective, and that address questions that cross disciplinary boundaries, such as (but not limited to): What are the psychological processes involved in the production, perception, and comprehension of language? What are the computational properties of language and/or the language processor that make fluent production, incremental comprehension or rapid learning possible? How do the acoustic and physiological properties of speech inform our theories of natural language and/or language processing? What role does human neurobiology play in shaping the various grammatical properties of language? How does language develop in natural learning contexts across the life-span? What social and cultural factors underlie language variation and change? Because NSF's mandate is to support basic research, the Linguistics Program does not fund research that takes as its primary goal improved clinical practice or applied policy, nor does it support work to develop or assess pedagogical methods or tools for language instruction. The Linguistics Program accepts proposals for a variety of project types: research proposals from scholars with PhDs or equivalent degrees, proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement (LING-DDRI) awards, and CAREER proposals. We will also consider proposals for conferences. Funding requests for conference support should be submitted in accordance with the Conference Proposals section of Chapter II of NSF's Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) . NSF's Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities and in collaboration with programs in other NSF Directorates, supports efforts to develop and advance knowledge and infrastructure that will enable the analysis of languages that are both understudied and at risk of falling out of use. In recognition of the critical relevance of these languages to understanding the range and limits of human linguistic and cultural variation, BCS accepts research and dissertation proposals in response to solicitations NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) and Dynamic Language Infrastructure - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DLI-DDRI) . For more information about Multidisciplinary Research and Training Opportunities, please visit the SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities web site.