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U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Division of Chemistry funds disciplinary research across six chemistry programs (catalysis, measurement and imaging, mechanism, synthesis, environmental chemistry, and nanochemistry). Proposals may only be submitted by U.S. institutions of higher education and non-profit, non-academic research organizations such as museums, observatories, and research labs; this is not open to individuals or most businesses. No award amount is stated. Higher-ed and research-institution focus makes eligibility relatively narrow.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Amount varies

This NOAA Fisheries Broad Agency Announcement solicits proposals for special projects aligned with the agency's strategic plan and mission goals. It's broadly open to universities, nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and tribal/state/local governments, and even foreign organizations, though federal agencies can't apply directly. Applicants should route submissions to the correct NOAA Line Office BAA rather than this general notice. The deadline is September 30, 2026.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Amount varies

This NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Broad Agency Announcement invites applications for special projects aligned with NOAA's strategic plan and mission. Eligibility is broad and includes higher-education institutions, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations and governments, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments, though eligibility for a given activity depends on NOAA's statutory authority. Federal organizations are generally outside the scope. No award amount is provided, and as a BAA this describes a general framework rather than a single defined award; review the announcement for specifics.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF INCLUDES program funds collaborative, national-scale efforts to broaden participation and build inclusive infrastructure in STEM, supporting pilots, consortia, alliances, network connectors, and conferences. Eligibility is relatively broad: for-profit organizations including small businesses, nonprofit non-academic organizations, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations may apply. No specific award amounts are listed. This is a research and capacity-building opportunity open to a range of organizations, though not to individuals.

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Amount varies

This NIST CHIPS Incentives Program funds construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment. Applicants must be a 'covered entity,' defined as a nonprofit, private-sector entity, or a consortium of such entities with demonstrated ability to substantially finance and build large semiconductor-related facilities. This is aimed at established firms and consortia capable of major capital projects, not individuals, researchers, or small or new organizations; applications go through the CHIPS Incentives Portal. No award amounts are specified, but the program targets large-scale industrial projects.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program funding partnerships of K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop technology-based solutions to learning and workforce challenges, with a focus on early AI exposure. Eligible applicants are limited to US nonprofits/non-academic research organizations, state and local governments, US institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations; unaffiliated individuals cannot apply and no PI degree is required. Only teams awarded planning grants may later submit development proposals. No award amount is specified.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Rare Cancers Research Program Resource and Community Development Award funding the creation of research resources, datasets, and infrastructure to advance rare cancers research. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted/open to any entity type subject to clarification in the full notice; preliminary data are not required, but patient-advocate engagement and dissemination plans are. No award amount is specified. The stated eligibility is broad.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $5K–$47.5M

This NSF program supports procurement, upgrade, and operation of shared-use oceanographic facilities and equipment, primarily research vessels and related infrastructure. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic research organizations and institutions of higher education acting for their faculty. Awards range widely from about $5,000 to $47.5 million depending on the activity. Many of these facilities also receive partial support from other sources, so cost-sharing or proportional support arrangements are common; applicants should review the solicitation.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds Antarctic and Southern Ocean research that does not require U.S. Antarctic Program field support, including data/sample-based studies and analogue-site work. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic research organizations, institutions of higher education acting for their faculty, and federally recognized tribal nations. It is aimed at researchers and academic or research institutions. No specific award amount is stated.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Amount varies

A U.S. Army (West Point / U.S. Military Academy) Broad Agency Announcement soliciting basic and applied research and analysis across science, engineering, education, policy, ethics, history, and economics. Eligibility is broad, including higher-education institutions, nonprofits, state and local governments, for-profit organizations (large and small businesses), and foreign organizations/public entities, with no restriction on place of performance. No award amount is specified, and funding depends on the specific proposal. Proposals must advance the state of the art or basic knowledge rather than target specific devices.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF EPSCoR program funds research fellowships that build research capacity for investigators in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions through collaborative visits to host institutions. Eligibility is restricted to organizations located in RII-eligible jurisdictions, and proposals are limited to single early- or mid-career PIs at eligible institutions of higher education or non-degree-granting nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; postdocs in transitional appointments are not eligible. No award amount is listed.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds open-science work such as research data management, cyberinfrastructure, and scientific publication models that make research data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profit non-academic research organizations, federally recognized tribal nations, and certain federal agencies and FFRDCs. No award amount is listed.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Amount varies

This U.S. Army Research Office broad agency announcement funds collaborative research and fellowships in quantum computing and qubit development through the LPS Qubit Collaboratory. Eligibility is broad, including individuals, universities, nonprofits, small businesses, other for-profits, and FFRDCs, with collaboration alongside a government laboratory. No award amount is listed.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF solicitation funds Antarctic research that requires logistical fieldwork support from the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP), spanning Earth systems, biological, geochemical, and physical sciences. Eligible applicants are limited to U.S.-based non-profit non-academic research organizations (such as museums, observatories, and research laboratories), accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations; individuals and businesses are not among the listed eligible submitters. Available USAP logistical support is currently limited due to facility maintenance, so applicants should follow the solicitation's guidance. Award amounts are not specified.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This HUD notice of intent previews a future opportunity inviting unsolicited research proposals on housing and community development priorities such as affordability, homelessness, and housing stability. Eligible applicants are philanthropic entities (including 501(c)(3) foundations and public charities), other federal agencies, state or local governments, Indian tribes, tribally-designated housing entities, and colleges or universities; individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible, and no profit may be earned. Note a significant disqualifier: projects must include matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of total project cost. Award amounts are not specified in the notice.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Defense Health Agency broad agency announcement (BAA) solicits extramural basic and applied medical research and development proposals that benefit both military and civilian medical practice. Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply, subject to clarifications in the notice. No award amount is specified. The selection process is highly competitive, and projects must focus on advancing scientific knowledge rather than developing a specific system or product.

Air Force -- Research Lab · Amount varies

This Air Force Research Laboratory opportunity (CHEERS) solicits white papers, and potentially later technical and cost proposals, on human performance research areas defined in attached statements of objectives. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to clarification in the full announcement, so a range of organizations including businesses, nonprofits, and universities may be able to apply. Applicants must reference the related Multiple Authority Announcement to obtain required attachments. Award amounts are not specified, and specific eligibility terms are somewhat vague, so review the full solicitation carefully.

Air Force -- Research Lab · Amount varies

This Air Force Research Laboratory solicitation (CHEERS) seeks white papers, and potentially later proposals, on human-effectiveness and aerospace-medicine research for experimental and test purposes in defense development. Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply, subject to clarifications in the notice. No award amount is specified. Applicants must reference the related Multiple Authority Announcement to obtain required attachments, and the work is tied to specific defense research objectives.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Amount varies

This U.S. Army Research Laboratory Broad Agency Announcement solicits foundational (basic and applied) research proposals supporting Army modernization. Eligibility is broad, including universities, nonprofits, state and local governments, foreign organizations, and for-profit firms (large and small businesses). It uses a competitive merit-based process; no specific award amount is stated.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Amount varies

This U.S. Army DEVCOM Analysis Center Broad Agency Announcement solicits applied-research proposals supporting Army modernization, tool development, and data curation. Eligibility is broad, including universities, nonprofits, state and local governments, foreign organizations, and for-profit firms (large and small businesses). It uses a whitepaper-then-proposal process; no specific award amount is stated.