{"version": "opportunity-desk-v1", "publication": "https://pvweekly.com", "coverage": ["DARPA: agency listings.", "Grants.gov: manufacturing, critical minerals, autonomous, SBA.", "SAM.gov: not connected for systematic intake."], "notices": [{"provider": "darpa", "title": "Atomically Precise Molecules (APM)", "agency": "DARPA · Multi X Office", "number": "DARPA-PS-26-141", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "MXO is soliciting innovative proposals in the areas of new synthesis techniques for polymeric materials and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials. | See MXO", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-10-27", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9f7a4a6262ae4ccba3259b90700ce4c9/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-ps-26-141-1bc3b4312b", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-ps-26-141-1bc3b4312b/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "ONR FY27 NOFO for Young Investigator Program", "agency": "Defense · DOD-ONR", "number": "N0001426SF004", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program seeks proposals addressing research areas (as described in the ONR Science and Technology Department section of ONR's website at https://www.onr.navy.mil) which are of interest to ONR Program Officers will be considered. Contact information for each division (a subgroup of an S&T Department) is also listed within the S&T section of the website.", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Awards under this NOFO will be made only to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education which award degrees in science, engineering, or mathematics. U.S. Non-profit organizations operating primarily for scientific and educational services may also submit proposals. The Principal Investigator of a proposal must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident (on the date proposals are due), holding a first or second full-time tenure-track or tenure-track-equivalent faculty position at that…", "deadline": "2026-10-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363632", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-n0001426sf004-fe18fb0da1", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-n0001426sf004-fe18fb0da1/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program", "agency": "Transportation · DOT-FHWA", "number": "FHWA-PPPP-26-001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "This NOFO will award up to $26 million total in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025 and 2026 funding and remaining FY 2024 funding via cost reimbursable grants. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. Under Section 11204(c)(3) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58), the maximum amount of a grant under the PPPP Competitive Grant Program is $2 million. The PPPP Competitive Grant Program allows for the Federal share of the prioritization project to be 100 percent.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $2,000,000", "Total program funding: $26,000,000"], "eligibility": "Metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) that serve a census delineated urban area with a population of over 200,000.", "deadline": "2026-10-30", "deadline_note": "Application Due Date: 10/30/2026 at 11:59 PM ET. FHWA anticipates announcing selections under this NOFO in the March 2027.", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364011", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-fhwa-pppp-26-001-0a2de59ede", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-fhwa-pppp-26-001-0a2de59ede/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program", "agency": "Homeland Security · DHS-USCG", "number": "DHS-USCG-STATE-2027", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "This program is not open to the public. Eligibility is determined by federal statute. Applications can only be accepted from the designated state authority or agency.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $12,000,000"], "eligibility": "State governments", "deadline": "2026-10-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363847", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-dhs-uscg-state-2027-db21887a87", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-dhs-uscg-state-2027-db21887a87/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC)", "agency": "Transportation · DOT-OSDBU", "number": "OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION-4-FY2027-1", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), will provide financial assistance to an eligible 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization to establish, operate, and administer the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) . The SBTTAC will provide technical assistance, business development support, and access-to-capital resources to help small businesses compete for transportation-related contracts. The recipient will also conduct outreach, connect businesses with transportation agencies, financial institutions, prime contractors, and other resources, and report required Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to OSDBU. Region 4: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee. Note: The exact Federal award amount is $250,143.33 . The amount…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $250,143"], "eligibility": "Including 501(c )(6)", "deadline": "2026-10-31", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364004", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-ost-osdbu-2027-sbttac-region-4-fy2027-1-bdba557b84", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ost-osdbu-2027-sbttac-region-4-fy2027-1-bdba557b84/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 1)", "agency": "Transportation · DOT-OSDBU", "number": "OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION1-FY2027-1", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), announces the availability of funding under Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number OST/OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-Region1-FY2027-1 to establish and operate the Region 1 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) formerly known as the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC). The cooperative agreement is for one (1) award for a 10-months base year with two option years, based on performance. Link to Recorded NOFO Information Session (Webinar) - Aug 3, 2026, 1PM ET https://usdot.zoomgov.com/rec/share/84PjqpAOpvEeyc1B7HP-fmGEdi2tR7Le7sjEnHbep3ssbGuAideifzgmo282RsBh.lucHhIC2nlBYIlks?startTime=1785776732000 Passcode : Nzy1RYQ=", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $377,016"], "eligibility": "Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Private institutions of higher education", "deadline": "2026-10-31", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363996", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-ost-osdbu-2027-sbttac-region1-fy2027-1-294bf55e39", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ost-osdbu-2027-sbttac-region1-fy2027-1-294bf55e39/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)", "agency": "Transportation · DOT-OSDBU", "number": "OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION3-FY2027-1", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), announces the availability of funding under Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number OST/OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-Region3-FY2027-1 to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) formerly known as the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC). The cooperative agreement is for one (1) award for a 10-months base year with two option years, based on performance. Link to Recorded NOFO Information Session (Webinar) - Aug 3, 2026, 1PM ET https://usdot.zoomgov.com/rec/share/84PjqpAOpvEeyc1B7HP-fmGEdi2tR7Le7sjEnHbep3ssbGuAideifzgmo282RsBh.lucHhIC2nlBYIlks?startTime=1785776732000 Passcode : Nzy1RYQ=", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $231,183"], "eligibility": "State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education", "deadline": "2026-10-31", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363998", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-ost-osdbu-2027-sbttac-region3-fy2027-1-4bec9ca239", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ost-osdbu-2027-sbttac-region3-fy2027-1-4bec9ca239/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Industry Day: Surgical Competition", "agency": "DARPA · Biological Technologies Office", "number": "DARPA-PA-27-02", "type": "Industry day / event", "status": "Open", "summary": "BTO will host a virtual Industry Day for potential competitors in the DARPA Surgical Competition (DSC) on Nov. 4, 2026.| See Event", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-11-02", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/opp/375fce98cf2e44b2a21e5c65cb98f5df/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-pa-27-02-80ea5d8a21", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-pa-27-02-80ea5d8a21/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Liquid Surge", "agency": "DARPA · Defense Sciences Office", "number": "DARPA-PA-25-07-05", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "DSO is issuing a Disruption Opportunity (DO) in the technical domain of developing novel metrology for understanding wave propagation in compressible fluids. | See DO", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-11-03", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/33a06aa2901440c29518b95f8e099cfa/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-pa-25-07-05-d4dd8cd316", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-pa-25-07-05-d4dd8cd316/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Idea Development Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526BMFRPIDA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The BMFRP Idea Development Award (IDA) is intended to support innovative ideas and high-impact approaches based on scientifically sound evidence to move toward the BMFRP’s vision of understanding and curing BMF diseases. Distinctive Features: This funding opportunity is open to Established Investigators (EIs) and Early-Career Investigators (ECIs). Reviewers will assess Principal Investigators (PIs) using distinct review criteria based on their eligibility as an EI or ECI. Preliminary data is not required. Applications should demonstrate the ability to achieve interpretable results in the absence of preliminary data supporting the hypothesis.", "funding": ["Total program funding: $4,000,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-04", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362854", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526bmfrpida-dc2d81d1ed", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526bmfrpida-dc2d81d1ed/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526BMFRPIIRA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: Supports studies that further develop mature ideas, expand upon key discoveries, and have the potential to make significant advances in bone marrow (BMF) failure research and/or patient care. Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) applications may involve translational and clinical research including studies in preclinical models, research with human data and/or anatomical substances, and research with human subjects, as well as correlative studies associated with a clinical trial(s); however, this award mechanism does not support clinical trials. IIRA applications may also support Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling efforts such as lead compound characterization, and assessments of formulation and stability, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, dose/response and toxicology. Distinctive Features: This funding mechanism allows for a partnering Principal…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $1,250,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-04", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362855", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526bmfrpiira-7743c92586", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526bmfrpiira-7743c92586/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Resource Development Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526BMFRPRDA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) Resource Development Award (RDA) supports the development of a multiomic atlas generated from well-annotated human bone marrow failure (BMF) samples, with omic data derived from marrow specimens. The resulting dataset should serve as an open-access, durable resource for the BMF research and clinical communities and is expected to facilitate key discoveries that advance the understanding of BMF diseases. Distinctive Features: The application must include a robust Data Resource Sharing Plan that describes the means and timeline by which the fully developed resource will be made available to the scientific and clinical community.", "funding": ["Total program funding: $1,250,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-04", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362856", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526bmfrprda-23e6c9537a", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526bmfrprda-23e6c9537a/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Investigator-Initiated Research Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526RTRPIIRA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports studies that have the potential to make an important contribution to reconstructive transplant research, patient care, and/or quality of life. All projects must demonstrate solid scientific rationale with military-relevant utility. The Investigator-Initiated Research Award does not support clinical trials . Distinctive Features: · Scope: Applications may focus on any phase of research from basic through translational, including preclinical studies in animal models, and clinical research in human subjects or human anatomical substances. · Study Design and Feasibility: The study design should be rigorous and support maximal reproducibility and translational feasibility. A strong statistical plan with appropriate power analysis is important. · Impact…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $8,000,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-04", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363455", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526rtrpiira-c2d79c9cf9", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526rtrpiira-c2d79c9cf9/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "26-511", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "NSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the world. Our ability to support that mission requires a robust scientific and engineering (S&E) enterprise in the United States that allows scientists to innovate at the frontier. In addition to funding scientists, America needs next-generation scientific instrumentation that allows scientists to pursue new innovations. In many fields, it is critical that this new scientific instrumentation is developed in the United States. In support of this mission, NSF is initiating a pilot emphasis area for its SBIR/STTR programs to invest in startups and small businesses that are specifically developing enabling technologies that include next-generation instrumentation, novel experimental…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $40,000,000"], "eligibility": "*Who May Serve as PI: Who May Serve as PI: The primary employment of the Principal Investigator (PI) must be with the small business at the time of award and for the duration of the award, unless a new PI is named. Primary employment is defined as at least 51 percent employed by the small business. NSF normally considers a full-time work week to be 40 hours and considers employment elsewhere greater than 19.6 hours per week to conflict with this requirement. Occasionally, deviations…", "deadline": "2026-11-04", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362551", "observed_date": "2026-10-23", "slug": "opportunity-26-511-545768501e", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-26-511-545768501e/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Hubble", "agency": "DARPA · Biological Technologies Office", "number": "DARPA-PA-27-01", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "DARPA is soliciting proposals to develop an in-silico capability for mapping all protein-protein interactions. | See Program", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-11-05", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/opp/98c034706e4b430281ead1c3497e9d72/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-pa-27-01-e6213e2425", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-pa-27-01-e6213e2425/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Request for Information - Gauging Investor Interest in the Development and Commercialization of Subsurface Energy Technologies", "agency": "Energy · DOE-NETL", "number": "DE-FOA-0003671", "type": "Request for information", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to notify parties of its potential interest in connecting private capital/ public-private partnership programs to industry opportunities. This initiative provides HGEO’s technical expertise across the Office of Subsurface Energy’s three core program areas: Coal, Oil & Gas, and Geothermal. Ultimately, the goal is to use HGEO’s research and development (R&D) capabilities to support industry and capital.Through this RFI, DOE requests input from all stakeholders, particularly the financial sector, to gauge investor interest in the development and commercialization of subsurface-energy technologies. This is solely a request for information and not a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). DOE’s HGEO is not accepting applications for funding at this time.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $2"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-05", "deadline_note": "Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to DE-FOA-0003671@netl.doe.gov by the specified due date and time. See Request for Information for additional details.", "notes": ["This requests information, not a funding application.", "The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363797", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003671-0e06b9dbfd", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003671-0e06b9dbfd/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Young Faculty Award", "agency": "DARPA · Defense Sciences Office", "number": "DARPARA2701", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "Young Faculty Award program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions. | See YFA program", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-11-05", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/88b29337f593428a888550c277e4be19/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpara2701-29c51bd583", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpara2701-29c51bd583/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526PRPEIRA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Parkinson’s Research Program (PRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for investigators in the early stages of their careers. The FY26 EIRA offers two funding levels, which align to the research career stage of the Principal Investigator (PI). Funding Level 1 (for fellows) requires the investigator to receive guidance from a designated Mentor, whereas Funding Level 2 (for early-career independent investigators) does not. Proposed research must address at least one of the four FY26 PRP Focus Areas . Distinctive Features: · The Early Investigator is considered the PI of the application and must exhibit strong potential for and commitment to pursuing a career as an investigator at the forefront of PD research; however, the PI is not required to have previous PD research experience. · Funding Level 1…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $4,200,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-06", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362866", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526prpeira-2ee6e3fb13", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526prpeira-2ee6e3fb13/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Parkinson’s, Investigator-Initiated Research Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526PRPIIRA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Parkinson’s Research Program (PRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports highly rigorous, multidisciplinary, high-impact research projects that have the potential to make an important contribution to Parkinson’s disease research. Research must address at least one of the four FY26 PRP Focus Areas . Distinctive Features: · Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option: Allows for more than one PI. One PI will be identified as the Initiating PI and will be responsible for the majority of the administrative tasks associated with application submission. The other PI(s) will be identified as Partnering PI(s), with a maximum of two Partnering PIs. · Preliminary data are required. · Clinical trials are allowed.", "funding": ["Total program funding: $10,000,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-06", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362868", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526prpiira-369b50005b", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526prpiira-369b50005b/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)", "agency": "Defense · DOD-ONR", "number": "N0001426SF003", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "In accordance with EO 14332, Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, dated 7 August 2025, and EO 14303, Restoring Gold Standard Science, dated 23 May 2025, this Announcement seeks proposals from universities to purchase equipment and instrumentation in support of research in areas of interest to the DoW, reflecting the basic research priorities for the Department of War and advancing the administration and agency priorities (c.f., OMB memo M-25-34 “Fiscal Year 2027 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities and Cross-Cutting Actions”). DoW interests include the areas of research supported by the Army Research Office (ARO), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). A central purpose of the DURIP is to provide equipment and instrumentation to enhance research related education in areas of interest and priority to the…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $3,000,000", "Total program funding: $28,000,000"], "eligibility": "This competition is open to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering except for-profit educational institutions.University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to participate in this competition.Federally Funded Research and Development Centers are not eligible to participate.", "deadline": "2026-11-06", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363378", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-n0001426sf003-969df8dadc", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-n0001426sf003-969df8dadc/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMC", "number": "W911NF26S0095", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Department of Army: The Department of War (DoW) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $3,000,000", "Total program funding: $28,000,000"], "eligibility": "This competition is open to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering except for-profit educational institutions. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to participate in this competition.", "deadline": "2026-11-06", "deadline_note": "Applications must be received no later than 06 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363379", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-w911nf26s0095-8677670dba", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-w911nf26s0095-8677670dba/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFOSR", "number": "NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $7,000,000", "Total program funding: $28,000,000"], "eligibility": "Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education", "deadline": "2026-11-06", "deadline_note": "Applications must be received no later than 06 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363374", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-nofoafrlafosr20260001-2c64add31e", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-nofoafrlafosr20260001-2c64add31e/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "RFI: Next Generation Hypersonic Cruise Missiles", "agency": "DARPA · Tactical Technology Office", "number": "DARPA-SN-26-93", "type": "Request for information", "status": "Open", "summary": "The primary intent of this RFI is to inform industry of a potential new DARPA program and to encourage innovative contractor/subcontractor teaming arrangements prior to formal solicitation. | See Office", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-11-06", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["This requests information, not a contract bid."], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7705c243eebd484d84775d79ba9d7f27/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-sn-26-93-59c672956b", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-sn-26-93-59c672956b/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Firefox", "agency": "DARPA · Biological Technologies Office", "number": "DARPA-PS-26-137", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "DARPA is soliciting approaches to overcome key technological hurdles to develop a 100-channel, non-invasive BCI with 50-micron spatial and 100-microsecond temporal resolution. | See Program", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-11-09", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/182eab6ca77d465f931c6dc118b939ca/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-ps-26-137-4fad59554e", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-ps-26-137-4fad59554e/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Proposers Day: Protein Palace", "agency": "DARPA · Multi X Office", "number": "DARPA-SN-27-01", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "DARPA will host an in-person Proposers Day in support of the Protein Palace program on Nov. 17, 2026, in Arlington, Va. | See Program", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-11-09", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9695c8a54af34991b31a5173ef4a7691/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-sn-27-01-1a25fc1bdd", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-sn-27-01-1a25fc1bdd/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "20-558", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase the community of researchers conducting PFE research. PIs are expected to have little or no experience conducting social science or education research. PFE: RIEF is not intended for established researchers in engineering education or other social science fields to initiate new projects. Those researchers should consider the Research in the Formation of Engineers program (https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/rfe-research-formation-engineers ). The NSF Engineering (ENG) Directorate has launched a multi-year initiative, the Professional Formation of Engineers, to create and support an innovative and inclusive engineering profession for the 21st Century. Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) refers to the…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $3,000,000"], "eligibility": "*Who May Serve as PI: The PFE: RIEF program is designed to expand the community of engineering faculty equipped to conduct research in professional formation of engineers. At least one (co) PI must be a member of an engineering department AND not have received engineering education or professional formation funding through EEC in the last three years. Submissions from faculty with active disciplinary research programs, or faculty seeking a shift in their research focus, are especially…", "deadline": "2026-11-10", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363764", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-20-558-5286b761da", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-20-558-5286b761da/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Vision, Translational Research Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526VRPTRA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Vision Research Program (VRP) Translational Research Award (TRA) supports translational research that transforms a promising discovery into new drugs, devices or clinical practice guidelines that are ready for definitive testing in clinical trials during or by the end of the period of performance. The TRA may be used to support preclinical studies, clinical research or a pilot clinical trial , but not a full-scale clinical trial . Research must align with at least one of the FY26 VRP Focus Areas . Distinctive Features: · If developing new drugs or device(s), the research team must include expertise in the regulatory approval process. · The TRA includes a Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option (PPIO) for two PIs, an Initiating PI and a Partnering PI. · Scored peer review criteria include Research Idea/Rationale, Research Strategy and…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $1,600,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-12", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362186", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526vrptra-c020cd0699", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526vrptra-c020cd0699/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Joint Warfighter Medical, Military Medical Research and Development Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526JWMRPMMRDA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Joint Warfighter Medical Research Program (JWMRP) Military Medical Research and Development Award (MMRDA) mechanism is intended to fund the logical continuation of previous Department of War (DOW)-funded research and development efforts relevant to the FY26 JWMRP that augment and accelerate high-priority medical requirements to meet the needs of Service Members and other Military Health System beneficiaries. The MMRDA supports a wide range of research projects spanning late-stage preclinical studies, late-state technology development efforts, technology demonstration, translational, and clinical research. Projects must be relevant to at least one of the FY26 JWMRP focus areas. Distinctive Features: To be eligible for JWMRP funding, applicants/offerors must have already received DOD/DOW core or DOD/DOW Congressional Special Interest funding. An MMRDA…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $8,800,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-16", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362857", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526jwmrpmmrda-dd5609f6b2", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526jwmrpmmrda-dd5609f6b2/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program", "agency": "Transportation · DOT-FHWA", "number": "FHWA-WCPP-26-002", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The purpose of the WCPP is to provide funding to eligible entities for projects seeking to improve safety of the traveling public by reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVC) and, in doing so, improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. This NOFO will award approximately $80 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding via cost reimbursable grants. DOT may also award any remaining and available funds from previous fiscal years under this opportunity. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. NOTE: The information under 'Award' on this page requires the specification of a minimum and maximum dollar value for anticipated awards due to Grants.gov system requirements. However, as stated in the NOFO, there are no minimum or maximum award sizes.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $80,000,000"], "eligibility": "The purpose of the WCPP is to provide funding to eligible entities for projects seeking to improve safety of the traveling public by reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVC) and, in doing so, improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. Eligible applicants under the WCPP are: • State Department of Transportation (State DOT); • Metropolitan planning organization (MPO); • Units of local government ; • A regional transportation authority; • A special purpose…", "deadline": "2026-11-16", "deadline_note": "No Explanation", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364009", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-fhwa-wcpp-26-002-6900224785", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-fhwa-wcpp-26-002-6900224785/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program", "agency": "Homeland Security · DHS-DHS", "number": "DHS-27-GPD-161-00-99", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "Using C-UAS Grant Program funds, eligible governments and their subrecipients may purchase unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Detection, Identifying, Monitoring, Tracking, and Mitigation (DIMT-M) technologies to support public safety officials in the protection of the public and critical infrastructure from nefarious or unlawful use of UAS consistent with 6 U.S.C. § 124n and 6 C.F.R. 124. The operation of certain detection and all mitigation technologies will be limited to accredited law enforcement and correctional agencies that meet the training, certification, accreditation, and authorized technology requirements of 6 C.F.R. 124 described in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). For Fiscal Year 2027, the remaining $250 million will be distributed to all 56 states and territories, with a focus on building national detection and response capacity across the nation, generally, as well…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $18,665,396", "Total program funding: $250,000,000"], "eligibility": "State governments", "deadline": "2026-11-16", "deadline_note": "5 PM ET", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364067", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-dhs-27-gpd-161-00-99-596cb895b8", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-dhs-27-gpd-161-00-99-596cb895b8/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Special Program Announcement for Office of Naval Research Research Opportunity: FY27 Communications and Networking Applied Research", "agency": "Defense · DOD-ONR", "number": "N0001426SBC11", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The proposed topic will develop and mature Communications and Networking technologies for Naval operations. Background: A Design for Maritime Superiority (2018) describes an operational architecture for distributed maritime operations (DMO) that \"... will provide accurate, timely, and analyzed information to units, warfighting groups, and fleets.\" A critical component of this architecture is the Naval Tactical Grid (NTG) to connect distributed units into groups and distributed groups into fleets. Communications and networking technologies that can provide seamless, robust, connectivity are key enablers for the NTG. These technologies will be deployed on a variety of platforms, both manned and unmanned, operating under challenging environmental and operational warfare conditions (lack of infrastructure, mobility, spectrum limitations, interference, multipath, atmospherics, jamming…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $500,000"], "eligibility": "All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for…", "deadline": "2026-11-16", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362836", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-n0001426sbc11-cc6d3d443d", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-n0001426sbc11-cc6d3d443d/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Native Entities Grant Program", "agency": "NIST · DOC-DOCNISTERA", "number": "2026-NTIA-NEGP", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "NTIA is soliciting applications for the Native Entities Grant Program (“Program”), authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, 1209 (November 15, 2021) (codified at 47 U.S.C. §1701, 1721, et seq.) (the “Digital Equity Act of 2021” or “Act”). The Act authorizes two programs that set aside funds for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations (collectively “Native Entities”): the “State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program” and the “Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.” To reduce administrative burden and cost, NTIA is releasing the funds for both programs through a single application process. Applicants should visit BroadbandUSA to download the NEGP-specific application forms in addition to those standard forms available for download on grants.gov. Native Entities Grant…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "The following entities are eligible to receive grants under the Native Entities Grant Program: 1. An Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native entity, or a Native Hawaiian organization (“Native Entity”); or 2. A partnership between Eligible Entities (“Consortium”). See Section III of this NOFO for additional information concerning the eligibility requirements for this program.", "deadline": "2026-11-17", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362842", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-2026-ntia-negp-6982b079ef", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-2026-ntia-negp-6982b079ef/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program", "agency": "NIST · DOC-DOCNISTERA", "number": "2026-NTIA-TBCP", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "NTIA is soliciting applications for funds remaining under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Division N, Title IX, Section 905(c), Public Law 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182 (Dec. 27, 2020) (Act), as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Division F, Title II, Section 60201, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429 (Nov. 15, 2021) (IIJA) (codified at 47 U.S.C. §1705). TBCP provides funding for grants to Eligible Entities to expand access to and adoption of: (i) broadband service on Tribal Land; or (ii) programs that promote remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources. Applicants should visit BroadbandUSA to download the TBCP-specific application forms in addition to those standard forms available for download on grants.gov. Native Entities Grant Program | BroadbandUSA", "funding": [], "eligibility": "The following entities are eligible to receive grants under the TBCP: 1. a Tribal Government; 2. a Tribal College or University; 3. the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Community, including Native Hawaiian Education Programs; 4. a Tribal organization; 5. or an Alaska Native Corporation. See Section III of this NOFO for additional information concerning the eligibility requirements for this program.", "deadline": "2026-11-17", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362843", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-2026-ntia-tbcp-1ad046dc61", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-2026-ntia-tbcp-1ad046dc61/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DOW Combat Readiness – Medical Research Program Translational Research Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526CRRPTRA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Combat Readiness – Medical Research Program (CRRP) Translational Research Award (TRA) supports hypothesis-driven innovative, high-impact translational research that will accelerate the movement of promising ideas and/or technologies in trauma care into solutions to maximize casualty survivability, improve patient care closer to the point of injury and/or trauma care guidelines. Preliminary data are required. Research using well-validated animal models is allowed. Distinctive Features: • **NEW for FY26** An investigator may be named as the Principal Investigator (PI) on only one FY26 CRRP TRA application. • Research supported by the FY26 CRRP TRA must represent a mature, translational research effort with a minimum biomedical technology readiness level (TRL) of 4 or knowledge readiness level (KRL) of 4.", "funding": ["Total program funding: $4,370,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-18", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362961", "observed_date": "2026-10-19", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526crrptra-fcb8e19bd4", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526crrptra-fcb8e19bd4/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526BCRPBTA122", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "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…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $10,600,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-18", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363670", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526bcrpbta122-bafc64da6d", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526bcrpbta122-bafc64da6d/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Breast Cancer, Clinical Research Extension Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526BCRPCREA2", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "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…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $8,400,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-18", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363671", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526bcrpcrea2-90c0594cf1", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526bcrpcrea2-90c0594cf1/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526ORPARA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Applied Research Award (ARA) seeks applied research applications focused on advancing optimal treatment and restoration of function for individuals with orthopaedic injuries sustained during combat or service-related activities. Distinctive Features: • Applied research is defined as work that refines concepts and ideas into potential solutions with a view toward evaluating technical feasibility of promising new knowledge products, pharmacologic agents, behavioral and rehabilitation interventions, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, clinical guidance and/or emerging approaches and technologies. • Preliminary data is required. • Military relevance : the ORP expects that research findings benefit Service Members, their families, Veterans and the general public. • Clinical research is not allowed.", "funding": ["Total program funding: $3,800,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-18", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362520", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526orpara-b861075c2a", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526orpara-b861075c2a/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526ORPCRA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Clinical Research Award (CRA) seeks clinical research that evaluates orthopaedic-specific factors and interventions. The ORP intends for research supported by this mechanism to generate clinically useful evidence with potential to optimize patient outcomes and inform clinical care or policy. Applications must address how the proposed research will impact patient care and reduce the burden of orthopaedic injury and sequela. The ORP expects that research findings benefit Service Members, their families, Veterans and the general public. To meet the intent of the award mechanism, applications must specifically address at least one of the FY26 ORP CRA Focus Areas. Distinctive Features: · The CRA offers two research levels. Research Level 1 (RL1) supports clinical research in the following FY26 ORP focus areas: ·…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $13,600,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-18", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362524", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526orpcra-8f528ae6bb", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526orpcra-8f528ae6bb/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Rare Cancers Idea Development Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526RCRPIDA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) promotes ideas that are ready for further development and have the potential to yield high-impact findings and new avenues of investigation. Distinctive Features: The RCRP encourages applicants to include an exploratory aim or sub-aim to support any necessary discovery-driven research. Preliminary data with disease-specific rationale are required. However, these data do not necessarily need to originate from studies of the proposed rare cancer type(s)/subtype(s) under study. Research should have high potential impact on rare cancers and the patient community.", "funding": ["Total program funding: $7,350,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-18", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362849", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526rcrpida-92e412e918", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526rcrpida-92e412e918/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Rare Cancers Resource and Community Development Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526RCRPRCDA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Resource and Community Development Award (RCDA) supports the development of research resources and clinical or preclinical datasets that will advance the field of rare cancers research and ultimately improve outcomes for individuals with rare cancers. Research supporting this funding opportunity should fill one of the following major gaps: Lack of research and clinical resources, including patient tissues, cell and tumor models. Lack of communication and dissemination strategies within scientific and patient communities for sharing rare cancers research and clinical findings. Lack of infrastructure for sharing data and other resources. Lack of therapeutics and mechanistic research to inform treatment development. Distinctive Features: Documentation of plans for engagement and partnerships with Patient Advocates…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $5,600,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-18", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362850", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526rcrprcda-454b638b00", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526rcrprcda-454b638b00/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Toxic Exposures Clinical Trial Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526TERPCTA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) Clinical Trial Award (CTA) mechanism supports the advancement, execution, and analysis of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the prevention, treatment, or management of symptoms, diseases or conditions associated with or resulting from military-related toxic exposures. Proposed projects may range from small proof-of-concept clinical trials (e.g., pilot, first-in-human, phase 0) designed to demonstrate the feasibility or inform the design of more advanced trials, through large-scale trials (including pragmatic clinical trials) to determine efficacy in relevant patient populations. Distinctive Features: To encourage applications that include meaningful and productive collaborations, the FY26 TERP CTA includes a Partnering Principal Investigator Option (PPIO) . One Principal…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $4,500,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-19", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362302", "observed_date": "2026-10-23", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526terpcta-a983bf26a7", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526terpcta-a983bf26a7/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Toxic Exposures Investigator Initiated Research Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526TERPIIRA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The fiscal year 2026 Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support studies that will make an important contribution toward research and/or patient care for diseases or conditions associated with military-related toxic exposures. Research projects may focus on any phase of research from basic laboratory research through translational research, including preclinical studies in animal models and human subjects, as well as correlative studies associated with an existing clinical trial. New Approach Methodologies may also be used. https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/terppreann", "funding": ["Total program funding: $2,400,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-19", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362304", "observed_date": "2026-10-23", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526terpiira-7875d9c76e", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526terpiira-7875d9c76e/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DoW Toxic Exposures Translational Research Award", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942526TERPTRA", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) Translational Research Award (TRA) is to support translational research that will accelerate the movement of promising ideas in military-related toxic exposure research into clinical applications, including health care products, interventions, technologies and/or clinical practice guidelines. Translational research may be defined as an integration of basic science and clinical observations. New Approach Methodologies may also be used. Applications should provide evidence for the reciprocal transfer of information between basic and clinical science, or vice versa, in developing and implementing the research plan. Distinctive Features: To encourage applications that include meaningful and productive collaborations, the FY26 TERP TRA includes a Partnering Principal Investigator Option (PPIO). One…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $6,000,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-11-19", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362305", "observed_date": "2026-10-23", "slug": "opportunity-ht942526terptra-32d1f4f61d", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942526terptra-32d1f4f61d/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "FY27 Small Business Development Center State of Kansas Network Rebid", "agency": "Small Business Administration · SBA", "number": "SB-OEDSB-27-001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Eligible organizations, as defined in Section 3.2, may apply to SBA for an award of financial assistance under this Funding Opportunity to fund an SBDC Program. SBDC Programs deliver professional, high quality, individualized business advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre- venture entrepreneurs. SBDCs shall provide problem solving assistance to help small businesses access capital, develop and exchange new technologies, and improve business planning, strategy, operations, financial management, personnel administration, marketing, export assistance, sales and other areas required for small business growth and expansion, management improvement, increased productivity, and innovation.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $1,144,946"], "eligibility": "Small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education", "deadline": "2026-11-19", "deadline_note": "Post Date Ends", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364132", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-sb-oedsb-27-001-f5645e63ac", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-sb-oedsb-27-001-f5645e63ac/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "RFI: Resilient Ultra Short Pulsed Laser Sources", "agency": "DARPA · Multi X Office", "number": "DARPA-SN-26-124", "type": "Request for information", "status": "Open", "summary": "MXO seeks information on compact, rugged millijoule-class ultra-short pulsed lasers. | See MXO", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-11-20", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["This requests information, not a contract bid."], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ff4a04859a05458a9f7437c9d33e6c68/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-sn-26-124-cc92a809a5", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-sn-26-124-cc92a809a5/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK)", "agency": "Energy · DOE-ARPAE", "number": "DE-FOA-0003630", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003630 - Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK) To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to DOE eXCHANGE at https://exchange.energy.gov/. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through DOE eXCHANGE (https://exchange.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using DOE eXCHANGE, please refer to the DOE eXCHANGE User Guide (https://exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials submitted through other means. For problems with DOE eXCHANGE, email ExchangeHelp@hq.doe.gov (with NOFO name and number in the subject line). Questions about this NOFO? Check the Frequently Asked Questions available at http://arpa-e.energy.gov/faq. For questions that have not already been answered, email…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $5,000,000", "Total program funding: $45,000,000"], "eligibility": "See Section II.A. of the NOFO.", "deadline": "2026-11-20", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364136", "observed_date": "2026-10-21", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003630-03e4b3c6e9", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003630-03e4b3c6e9/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR)", "agency": "Energy · DOE-ARPAE", "number": "DE-FOA-0003631", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003631 - Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR) To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to DOE eXCHANGE at https://exchange.energy.gov/. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through DOE eXCHANGE (https://exchange.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using DOE eXCHANGE, please refer to the DOE eXCHANGE User Guide (https://exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials submitted through other means. For problems with DOE eXCHANGE, email ExchangeHelp@hq.doe.gov (with NOFO name and number in the subject line). Questions about this NOFO? Check the Frequently Asked Questions available at http://arpa-e.energy.gov/faq. For questions that have not already been answered…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $4,630,944", "Total program funding: $45,000,000"], "eligibility": "Small businesses", "deadline": "2026-11-20", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364135", "observed_date": "2026-10-21", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003631-2580ae83f4", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003631-2580ae83f4/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "SBIR: TRIAGE-X", "agency": "DARPA · Small Business Programs Office", "number": "DPA26BZ06-DV028", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "This topic seeks to develop and demonstrate capability with autonomous medical triage systems to recognize chemical toxidromes and physically deliver the corresponding antidote or life-saving intervention. | See Topic", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-11-25", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/solicitation-documents/active-solicitations", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-dpa26bz06-dv028-7409d6154f", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-dpa26bz06-dv028-7409d6154f/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program", "agency": "Energy · DOE-ID", "number": "DE-FOA-0003339", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "U.S. Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program The application deadline for current review cycle, anticipated selection notification date for the current review cycle, and anticipated award date for current review cycle have changed. See date changes on page 6 of NOFO Part 1. Also, applications must now be submitted within the respective application period (July 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026). See date changes on page 24 of NOFO Part 1.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $8,000,000", "Total program funding: $50,000,000"], "eligibility": "County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments", "deadline": "2026-11-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358100", "observed_date": "2026-10-18", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003339-45c922bda0", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003339-45c922bda0/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT)", "agency": "Energy · DOE-GFO", "number": "DE-FOA-0003647", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "Modification 000002: Updated Appendix A and the definition of “Construction and demolition waste”, also denoted as “C&D Waste”, to align with the programmatic authorizing statute for the Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office listed in NOFO Part 1, Section III.G. Statutory Authority. • “Construction and demolition waste,” for the purposes of this NOFO and consistent with the statutory authorities1, refers to waste organic materials from buildings, roads and bridges, and other sectors, but not included in municipal solid waste. It includes wood waste materials, including waste pallets, crates, dunnage, manufacturing and construction wood wastes (other than pressure-treated, chemically-treated, or painted wood wastes), and landscape or right-of-way tree trimmings. Updated Section III.D. Key Requirements and Section III.F. Applications Specifically Not of Interest to specify that target…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $20,000,000", "Total program funding: $58,000,000"], "eligibility": "As one of the main goals of this NOFO is to move technologies quickly to market, participation of the following entities is limited as follows: Institutions of higher education are eligible to participate as a recipient or subrecipient for Topic Area 1 but are only eligible to participate as a subrecipient for Topic Area 2. Provided there is no conflict of interest, DOE FFRDCs3 are eligible to apply for funding as subrecipients but are not eligible to apply as recipients. Non-DOE FFRDCs are…", "deadline": "2026-12-01", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363815", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003647-b0afdccea6", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003647-b0afdccea6/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "2027 Small Business Development Centers CORE", "agency": "Small Business Administration · SBA", "number": "SB-OEDSB-26-002", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The SBDC Program is the SBA’s largest matching technical assistance grant program, funding a service delivery network to provide high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDCs, in partnership with SBA’s Small Business Development Centers Office (SBDCO) and SBA District Offices, develop programs and provide business management and other services that enhance the economic development goals and objectives of SBA and their other respective state and local funding partners.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $8,393,834", "Total program funding: $140,000,000"], "eligibility": "An eligible candidate is an existing SBDC Recipient currently funded under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program. An application submitted by an entity that is not a currently funded SBDC Lead Center SBDC will not be considered.", "deadline": "2026-12-03", "deadline_note": "No Explanation", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364137", "observed_date": "2026-10-21", "slug": "opportunity-sb-oedsb-26-002-d3fa453630", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-sb-oedsb-26-002-d3fa453630/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program Cooperative Agreement", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMC", "number": "W911NF-27-R-A001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The Department of War (DoW) seeks innovative applications to cooperatively partner with eligible entities in the implementation and execution of the SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program. The Department intends to award ONE (1) CA award, with a maximum award of up to $1,300M over a ten-year period of performance. The National Defense Education Program (NDEP) supports the Department's priorities to improve lethality, warfighting, and readiness by developing America’s future technical workforce poised to create advanced technologies, tools, and capabilities necessary to ensure the United States (U.S.) military remains the most powerful and advanced, capable of deterring adversaries and protecting American interests at home and abroad. NDEP is executed by OUSW(R&E) and ensures the Department’s ability to develop and access high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $1,300,000,000"], "eligibility": "To be qualified potential applicants must have the following: •Management capability and adequate financial and technical resources to administer the program of activities envisioned under the SMART Program, •A satisfactory record of administering such programs or activities (if a prior recipient of an award) •A satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics • Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive a CA under applicable laws and regulation.", "deadline": "2026-12-03", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364008", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-w911nf-27-r-a001-4db353adf8", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-w911nf-27-r-a001-4db353adf8/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Intrinsic Market Resilience", "agency": "DARPA · Information Processing Techniques Office", "number": "DARPA-PS-26-138", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "The IMR program aims to develop repair methods to protect essential economic sectors against devastating attacks that exploit the public interfaces of modern markets. | See Program", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-12-07", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/opp/0466c9d241a047b2b9adb8926e8d2d3c/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-ps-26-138-5316405623", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-ps-26-138-5316405623/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1", "agency": "Energy · DOE-ID", "number": "DE-FOA-0003577", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1Research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by 2030. The objective of this program is to advance the scientific and technological maturity of silicon carbide cladding for nuclear fuel rods for future use in commercial light water reactors.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $62,500,000", "Total program funding: $50,000,000"], "eligibility": "Special district governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses", "deadline": "2026-12-07", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364026", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003577-78c3a3e876", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003577-78c3a3e876/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program", "agency": "Defense · DOD-ONR", "number": "N0001426SF001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals: • enhancing the research and educational capabilities of HBCU/MIs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, • encouraging cross-institutional, collaborative efforts that explore innovative solutions to naval science and technology (S&T) challenges, and • increasing the engagement of students in STEM fields important to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. This particular NOFO aims to enhance the research capacity and research infrastructure for HBCU/MIs. Competitive white papers and invited full proposals submitted to this NOFO must clearly and succinctly describe efforts that advance basic naval-relevant S&T, engage faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expand the research…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $525,000", "Total program funding: $1,575,000"], "eligibility": "As provided in 10 U.S.C. §4144, eligibility for this competition is only open to “covered educational institutions,” which are defined as:A. institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.); orB. accredited post-secondary minority institutions.The Principal Investigator (PI) and all proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens on September 18, 2026 (Friday), the date white papers are due. In addition, the PI…", "deadline": "2026-12-11", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362871", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-n0001426sf001-262bca5638", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-n0001426sf001-262bca5638/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI", "agency": "Energy · PAMS-SC", "number": "DE-FOA-0003612", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The DOE Office of Science (SC), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Office of Electricity (OE), and Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Office (HGEO) hereby announce interest in receiving applications from interdisciplinary teams addressing the Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges to accelerate scientific discovery and research and development (R&D) workflows using novel artificial intelligence (AI) models and frameworks. By achieving AI advantage, these teams will advance the DOE's mission and ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through science and technology. Teams are encouraged to leverage the extensive scientific and data resources of the DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the National…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $16,000,000", "Total program funding: $293,760,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-12-17", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361526", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003612-821a00457d", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003612-821a00457d/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA 2025", "agency": "Defense · DOD-DARPA-TTO", "number": "HR001125S0011", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) creates technological surprise and provides new options for national security, by demonstrating revolutionary platforms and systems with cutting-edge technology. TTO demonstrates compelling hardware at scales that demonstrate disruptive capability, with designs that reduce risk and cost by managing complexity, and which can be manufactured responsively and affordably. TTO is soliciting innovative executive summaries and proposals that enhance the nation’s ability to rapidly build, adapt and sustain force structures with the following focus areas: Design/Build/Buy, Surge and Sustain, Long Range Effects, and Disruptive Innovation.", "funding": [], "eligibility": "All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.", "deadline": "2026-12-22", "deadline_note": "See Full Announcement for details.", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359782", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-hr001125s0011-52f16bb6a0", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-hr001125s0011-52f16bb6a0/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research", "agency": "Defense · DOD-ONR-NRL", "number": "N00173-24-S-BA01", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Amendment 0008 The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for acceptance of White Papers. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. -------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0007 The purpose of this amendment is to add Summary Topic 61-24-06 - AFFF ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY OF FLUORINE-FREE FOAM (F3) WITH NON-ASPIRATING SPRINKLER NOZZLES to Appendix 1 in it’s entirety. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. -------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0006 The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for acceptance of White Papers. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. -------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0005 The purpose of this amendment is to provide a searchable list of Summary Topics contained in Appendix 1. Expanded descriptions…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2026-12-30", "deadline_note": "Extend close date", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352741", "observed_date": "2026-10-23", "slug": "opportunity-n00173-24-s-ba01-25fb25e06d", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-n00173-24-s-ba01-25fb25e06d/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "QBI 2026", "agency": "DARPA · Multi X Office", "number": "DARPA-PA-26-02", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "The Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) aims to examine approaches for constructing a utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer and computational workflows that include quantum compute steps. | See Program", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-12-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/56606fabc12b49bcb35372128e7cc26d/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-pa-26-02-0c413b629e", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-pa-26-02-0c413b629e/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "QBI Topic: Independent Verification and Validation", "agency": "DARPA · Multi X Office", "number": "DARPA-PA-26-02-01", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "DARPA is issuing a Quantum Benchmarking Initiative topic (QBIT) inviting submissions of innovative infrastructure, equipment, and expertise available to provide independent verification and validation. | See Program", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2026-12-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3fc74819705a4a81b205327ba4537973/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-pa-26-02-01-8bb045a8e0", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-pa-26-02-01-8bb045a8e0/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology", "agency": "Defense · DOD-ONR", "number": "N0001425SB001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines. All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.", "funding": [], "eligibility": "All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for…", "deadline": "2026-12-31", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356605", "observed_date": "2026-10-19", "slug": "opportunity-n0001425sb001-6caa26063d", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-n0001425sb001-6caa26063d/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot", "agency": "Energy · PAMS-SC", "number": "DE-FOA-0003673", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "American scientists and engineers will power the super intelligence (SI) revolution in science and innovation through the Genesis Mission . DOE SC hereby invites applications from United States (U.S.) Institutions of Higher Education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions to develop and demonstrate the effectiveness of novel four-year doctoral training pilots with dual competency in SI and another scientific discipline. Two high-impact research experiences are required as part of the pilot, one at a DOE National Laboratory or SC user facility and one in industry. The purpose of this pilot is to lay the foundation for the first cohort of Genesis Mission Graduate Fellows, representing a new generation of Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers with exceptional training in SI and scientific disciplines along with practical research experiences. All graduate fellowships supported by this…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $20,000,000", "Total program funding: $100,000,000"], "eligibility": "In accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 910.126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions as the lead applicant. This restriction on the lead applicant is necessary because only institutions of higher education and doctoral-granting institutions offer doctoral training programs. Applications may include subawards to institutions of higher education, industry, DOE National Laboratories, and SC user facilities.", "deadline": "2027-01-12", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364033", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003673-e8b975771b", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003673-e8b975771b/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027", "agency": "Defense · DOD-DARPA-DSO", "number": "DARPARA2701", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions, particularly those without prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of War (DoW) needs and DARPA’s mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security. The YFA program provides high-impact funding to researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative DoW capabilities. Ultimately, the YFA program developes the next generation of researchers focused on national security issues.", "funding": [], "eligibility": "All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.", "deadline": "2027-01-13", "deadline_note": "See Full Announcement for details.", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364129", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-darpara2701-3e83f90118", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpara2701-3e83f90118/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "NOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies", "agency": "Energy · DOE-GFO", "number": "DE-FOA-0003662", "type": "Notice of intent", "status": "Forecast", "summary": "The U.S Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) intends to establish, on behalf of the Analysis and Strategy Office (ASO), the PROSPECT Program—Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies—and anticipates investing up to $100 million, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, to strengthen the nation's educational capacity in critical minerals and materials.¿ The activities under this anticipated PROSPECT Program support collaborative approaches that strengthen educational pathways across the entire critical minerals and materials value chain—from mineral resource development and extraction through processing, manufacturing, recycling, and related supply chain activities. Specifically, the planned PROSPECT Program would build on existing investments in critical minerals and materials research…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $1"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2027-01-15", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363510", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003662-928271147d", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003662-928271147d/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Office-wide BAA: Strategic Technology Office", "agency": "DARPA · Strategic Technology Office", "number": "DARPA-PS-26-09", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "This announcement seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not addressed by ongoing STO programs or other published DARPA solicitations. | See STO", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2027-01-17", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/opp/5abc1a0ed8ab4c5e8f6aa62aa745d210/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-ps-26-09-9ea73231eb", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-ps-26-09-9ea73231eb/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Cancer Advancement through Partnerships in Research and Infrastructure (CAPRI) (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)", "agency": "HHS-NIH11", "number": "PAR-28-062", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Limited Competition that invites applications from eligible organizations to apply. Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the applications will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious applications will be considered for funding. This funding opportunity seeks to support the Cancer Advancement through Partnerships in Research and Infrastructure (CAPRI). The CAPRI Program establishes and strengthens comprehensive, mutually beneficial and meaningful partnerships between Resource Limited Institutions (RLIs) and NCI-designated Cancer Centers (CCs) to accelerate collaborative and innovative cancer. The Program achieves this by strategically building institutional capacity, advancing research capabilities, enhancing the impact of innovative cancer research…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Other Eligible ApplicantsEligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations.Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign…", "deadline": "2027-01-25", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360393", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-par-28-062-fd83ec5ed5", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-par-28-062-fd83ec5ed5/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Fox Tail", "agency": "DARPA · Defense Sciences Office", "number": "DARPA-PS-26-136", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "DARPA is soliciting proposals in the general area of extreme-scale hydrodynamics, including, but not limited to, high amplitude wave propagation, very high Reynolds number flows, and abrupt phase changes. | See DSO", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2027-01-29", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/opp/544aaeb3e0a148d1be7c36ca60d9e844/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-ps-26-136-74c7a5d301", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-ps-26-136-74c7a5d301/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC)", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "26-524", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program serves a critical role in helping the NSF Directorate for Engineering focus on important emerging areas in a timely way. The EFRI program invests in potentially transformative ideas that offer the opportunity for significant shifts in foundational engineering knowledge. EFRI-funded research must have strong potential for long-term impact on strategic technology priorities and/or national science and technology (S&T) missions identified in the Administration's Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 Research and Development (R&D) Budget Priorities Memorandum. Such impacts need not be fully realized within the duration of the research period; however, proposers are expected to articulate how a proposal is use-inspired and may lay the foundations for stated priorities. This EFRI solicitation leverages a portfolio of both two-year EArly-concept…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $30,000,000"], "eligibility": "*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their…", "deadline": "2027-02-11", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363622", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-26-524-1496e11576", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-26-524-1496e11576/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance", "agency": "Homeland Security · DHS-DHS", "number": "DHS-26-MT-029-000-98", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program provides federal funds to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments. The goal is to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in participating communities. FMA funds a variety of flood mitigation activities to lower flood risk to policyholders and reduce the NFIP’s financial exposure.", "funding": ["Total program funding: $400,000,000"], "eligibility": "U.S. Territories; District of ColumbiaLocal governments must apply through their state or territory.", "deadline": "2027-02-26", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364124", "observed_date": "2026-10-22", "slug": "opportunity-dhs-26-mt-029-000-98-04556fc8c3", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-dhs-26-mt-029-000-98-04556fc8c3/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "26-506", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research products into safe and sustainable ecosystems that address national and societal challenges. Open-source tools such as software, hardware, machine learning models, languages, and data platforms are designed to be shared as they are publicly-accessible and modifiable. These tools spark innovation in critical fields as varied as artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, banking, healthcare, research, education, next-gen manufacturing, mobility, and National security (including cybersecurity). PESOSE supports the creation of managing organizations for these ecosystems, ensuring strong governance, distributed development, and broad user communities across academia, industry, and government. PESOSE also supports enhancements to the…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $40,000,000"], "eligibility": "*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation. -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or…", "deadline": "2027-03-02", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361333", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-26-506-1ca0f9e56d", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-26-506-1ca0f9e56d/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Deployed Warfighter Protection FY27", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMC-ACCAPGD", "number": "AFPMB-BAA-27-01", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The DWFP Program’s mission is to protect deployed military personnel from arthropod vectors of medically relevant disease pathogens, including (but not limited to) arthropod disease vectors of tick-borne pathogens and mosquito-borne arboviruses, as well as nuisance biting arthropods and emerging arthropod threats such as the New World Screwworm fly. The DWFP Program seeks to fund original and innovative research that supports the Advanced Technology Development of new insecticides, or improved formulations of existing insecticides for vector control, new technology or enhanced modalities of personal protection from biting arthropods, or improved efficacy and sustainability of equipment for application of pesticides.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $1,100,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2027-03-17", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363946", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-afpmb-baa-27-01-1bdea639d2", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-afpmb-baa-27-01-1bdea639d2/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMC", "number": "W911NF-20-S-0008", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is \"to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.\" The United States Military Academy is located at West Point, New York. USMA executes research to enhance the education of cadets, develop the faculty professionally, and address important issues facing the Army and the Nation. In addition, the Academy conducts research and analysis in emerging fields that may realize novel or vastly improved Army capabilities. At West Point, research is organized and administered through centers and institutes, most of which reside within academic departments. These centers and institutes, affiliated with each other through…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Eligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses) for scientific, technology, engineering, mathematics, education, policy development, ethics, culture, history, and economic analyses projects and proposals. Whitepapers and proposals will be evaluated only if they are for novel study and experimentation…", "deadline": "2027-03-31", "deadline_note": "N/A", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/325932", "observed_date": "2026-10-21", "slug": "opportunity-w911nf-20-s-0008-3d5b5f7099", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-w911nf-20-s-0008-3d5b5f7099/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFOSR", "number": "NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Capacity Building opportunity. The program is sponsored and managed by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R&E]), awarded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The DoD plans to award FY26 DEPSCoR appropriations through this announcement. DEPSCoR's objectives are to: (1) increase the number of university researchers in eligible States/Territories capable of performing science and engineering (S&E) research responsive to the needs of the DoD. (2) enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education (IHEs) in eligible States/Territories (listed below) to develop, plan, and execute S&E research…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $1,500,000", "Total program funding: $6,000,000"], "eligibility": "This funding opportunity aims to support the strategic objectives of IHEs (either individually or in partnership with others) in DEPSCoR States/Territories to achieve basic research excellence in areas of high relevance to the DoD. IHEs in the following States/Territories are eligible to apply for this DEPSCoR opportunity under this announcement: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota…", "deadline": "2027-04-05", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363530", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-nofoafrlafosr20260003-6dc4a1e824", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-nofoafrlafosr20260003-6dc4a1e824/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFOSR", "number": "NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260004", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Research Collaboration (RC) opportunity. The program is sponsored and managed by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R&E]), awarded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The DoD plans to award FY26 DEPSCoR appropriations through this announcement. DEPSCoR's objectives are to: (1) increase the number of university researchers in eligible States/Territories capable of performing science and engineering (S&E research responsive to the needs of the DoD; and (2) enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education (IHE) in eligible States/Territories (listed below) to develop, plan, and execute…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $600,000", "Total program funding: $14,400,000"], "eligibility": "This funding opportunity aims to create basic research collaborations between a pair of researchers, namely 1) Applicant/Principal Investigator (PI), henceforth referred to as Applicant, a full-time faculty member who has never served as a PI on a prior DoD directly funded research Prime award and 2) Collaborator/co-Principal Investigator (co-PI), henceforth referred to as Collaborator, an investigator who will provide mentorship to the Applicant and has served as a PI on a DoD directly funded…", "deadline": "2027-04-05", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363526", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-nofoafrlafosr20260004-2e160a9c4d", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-nofoafrlafosr20260004-2e160a9c4d/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMC", "number": "W911NF26S1000", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "Army Research Office (ARO): DoW's MURI program addresses high-risk basic research and attempts to understand or achieve something that has never been done before. The program was initiated 40 years ago and it has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service Program Officers and their active role in providing research guidance. See Section I. Other Information for topic descriptions and more information.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $7,500,000", "Total program funding: $170,000,000"], "eligibility": "This MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education. To the extent that it is part of a U.S. institution of higher education and is not designated as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) is eligible to submit a proposal to this MURI…", "deadline": "2027-04-09", "deadline_note": "Applications must be received no later than 09 April 2027 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363905", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-w911nf26s1000-aba630f5ac", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-w911nf26s1000-aba630f5ac/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFOSR", "number": "NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260002", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Description: See full announcement in Related Documents folder for detailed descriptions of the SPECIFIC MURI TOPICS.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $15,000,000", "Total program funding: $170,000,000"], "eligibility": "This MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education. To the extent that it is part of a U.S. institution of higher education and is not designated as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) is eligible to submit a proposal to this MURI…", "deadline": "2027-04-09", "deadline_note": "Applications must be received no later than 09 April 2027 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363899", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-nofoafrlafosr20260002-d8eb245588", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-nofoafrlafosr20260002-d8eb245588/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)", "agency": "Defense · DOD-ONR", "number": "N0001426SF002", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "Established in 1985, the Department of War Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program funds U.S. academic research teams to conduct high-impact basic research that addresses future challenges faced by the Department of War. The MURI program specifically supports U.S. university teams investigating complex, DoW-relevant problem sets at the intersection of multiple scientific disciplines. MURI teams bring together world-class faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students—helping to develop a technically advanced, defense-aware scientific workforce and strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $7,500,000"], "eligibility": "This MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoW institutions of higher education. To the extent that it is a part of a U.S. institution of higher education and is not designated as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) is eligible to submit a proposal to this MURI…", "deadline": "2027-04-09", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363906", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-n0001426sf002-fb0ad5c051", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-n0001426sf002-fb0ad5c051/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "IUSE / Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED)", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "24-564", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (hereinafter referred to as RED) is designed to build upon previous efforts in engineering education research. Specifically, previous and ongoing evaluations of the NSF Engineering Education and Centers Division program and its predecessors, as well as those related programs in the Directorate for STEM Education, have shown that prior investments have significantly improved the first year of engineering students’ experiences, incorporating engineering material, active learning approaches, design instruction, and a broad introduction to professional skills and a sense of professional practice – giving students an idea of what it means to become an engineer. Similarly, the senior year has seen notable change through capstone design experiences, which ask students to synthesize the technical knowledge, skills, and abilities they have gained with…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $2,000,000", "Total program funding: $8,000,000"], "eligibility": "*Who May Serve as PI: For all tracks, the Principal Investigator (PI) must be a Department Chair/Head (or equivalent) of a department for whom a significant percentage of students will graduate or transfer to a program with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology. The PI must be empowered to provide leadership for the proposed change process. In cases where the institutional responsibilities of a Department Chair/Head do not enable them to support the degree of change…", "deadline": "2027-04-13", "deadline_note": "Planning (Track 1) proposals", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353413", "observed_date": "2026-10-23", "slug": "opportunity-24-564-438c2b6b2b", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-24-564-438c2b6b2b/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Office-wide BAA: Multi X Office", "agency": "DARPA · Multi X Office", "number": "DARPA-PS-26-115", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. | See MXO", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2027-06-04", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2b5fd12340a642e4ac3d1f5c21ecaeed/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-ps-26-115-415b448bb8", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-ps-26-115-415b448bb8/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Office-wide BAA: Tactical Technology Office", "agency": "DARPA · Tactical Technology Office", "number": "DARPA-PS-26-123", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "TTO seeks to create decisive advantages across all warfighting domains. | See TTO", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2027-06-17", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/opp/4bafe32bf3e14551b8164db3e8a4b990/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-ps-26-123-aa4be7545f", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-ps-26-123-aa4be7545f/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide", "agency": "Defense · DOD-DARPA-IPTO", "number": "HR001126S0011", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing IPTO programs or other published solicitations. Potential proposers are highly encouraged to visit the IPTO technical office page (https://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/ipto) to view current and upcoming IPTO programs and solicitations in order to avoid proposing efforts that duplicate existing activities or that are responsive to other published IPTO solicitations.", "funding": [], "eligibility": "All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.", "deadline": "2027-06-22", "deadline_note": "See Full Announcement for details.", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362905", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-hr001126s0011-412a2a078a", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-hr001126s0011-412a2a078a/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Office-wide BAA: IPTO", "agency": "DARPA · Information Processing Techniques Office", "number": "HR001126S0011", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing IPTO programs or other published solicitations. | See IPTO", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2027-06-22", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8c0b487df44b45d0a7c6d97fcaa29b9f/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-hr001126s0011-4f59dfeb38", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-hr001126s0011-4f59dfeb38/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA", "agency": "Defense · DOD-DARPA-DSO", "number": "HR001126S0015", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting proposals which investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.", "funding": [], "eligibility": "All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.", "deadline": "2027-08-27", "deadline_note": "See Full Announcement for details.", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363738", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-hr001126s0015-26ef4596fd", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-hr001126s0015-26ef4596fd/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "Office-wide BAA: Defense Sciences Office", "agency": "DARPA · Defense Sciences Office", "number": "HR001126S0015", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Open", "summary": "DSO is soliciting proposals which investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. | See DSO", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": "2027-08-27", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/opp/b77f1caefb244d1193ded7f6187ede52/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-hr001126s0015-a850a91f31", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-hr001126s0015-a850a91f31/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program", "agency": "Transportation · DOT-NHTSA", "number": "NHTSA-693JJ926R000024-FY26", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "While the agency will consider innovative enhancements to existing countermeasures, the goal is to develop evidence-based projects that are scalable and transferable for use by State and local law enforcement agencies. The primary intent of this of the ITSE Grant Program is to 1) develop innovative traffic safety enforcement programs that demonstrate effectiveness by reducing the number of motor vehicle crashes due to one or more of the subject risky driving behaviors; and 2) ensure the traffic safety enforcement programs are repeatable and scalable for use by law enforcement throughout the United States. In addition to those goals, the Department seeks to fund projects that advance the priorities of this Administration as described in DOT’s mission statement and across executive orders.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $20,000,000", "Total program funding: $20,000,000"], "eligibility": "Applicants eligible for an award include a State or local agency, authority, association, educational institution, or nonprofit organization that demonstrates that it has organizational capacity and experience to carry out the responsibilities of administering, coordinating, and implementing the activities of this NOFO, as explained in Section III ‘Program Description’, and based upon the documentation submitted by the applicant as required in Section IV ‘Application Contents and Format’. Only…", "deadline": "2027-09-01", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363446", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-nhtsa-693jj926r000024-fy26-ead43da52d", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-nhtsa-693jj926r000024-fy26-ead43da52d/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "26-504", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biological Research has the potential to pave the way for breakthroughs in biotechnology and bio-system design that will create innovations, new industries, and jobs. To capitalize on this promise, the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) will make awards for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) to recent doctoral degree recipients, for proposals with a research and training focus at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Sciences to Strengthen and Safeguard Biotechnology Innovations. Applying AI to highly complex biological systems will reveal unknown mechanisms in the natural world that hold promise for technological developments. Candidates with AI and/or biology experience will develop deep expertise in both by proposing additional training in both areas. These combinations of current…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $16,500,000"], "eligibility": "*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Proposals must be submitted by the individual, not the host institution, and awards are made directly to Fellows. Each postdoctoral Fellow must identify a sponsoring scientist(s) and must affiliate with an appropriate U.S. or international host institution at the time of proposal submission. Appropriate U.S. organizations include institutions of higher education, private nonprofit institutes and museums, government…", "deadline": "2027-09-28", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361249", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-26-504-a86b224561", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-26-504-a86b224561/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFRL", "number": "FA238424S2334", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), is soliciting white papers (and potentially later technical and cost proposals) on the research located in the Statements of Objectives attached to the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) Opportunity FA2384-24-S-2233. List of Attachments: 1. \"Open Period Solicitation 1_BAA Amend 01\" 2. \"Attachment 1 - List of Provisions and Clauses (BAA)\" Related Notice: Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) FA238424S2233, \"Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)\" Note: You MUST refer to the related notice identified above in order to obtain all additional attachments referenced herein (e.g. CHEERS Industry Guide, Statements of Objectives (SOO), and S&T…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2027-09-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360261", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-fa238424s2334-acd98c9b2b", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-fa238424s2334-acd98c9b2b/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFRL", "number": "FA238424S2335", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), is soliciting white papers (and potentially later technical and cost proposals) on the research located in the Continuing Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) Statements of Objectives, FA238424S2233. This Solicitation is limited to those efforts that meet the requirements of 10 USC 4023, which includes the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments may each buy ordnance, signal, chemical activity, transportation, energy, medical, space- flight, telecommunications, and aeronautical supplies, including parts and accessories, and designs thereof, that the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary concerned considers necessary for experimental or test purposes in the…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2027-09-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360262", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-fa238424s2335-3e17c9cda7", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-fa238424s2335-3e17c9cda7/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DOD Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research & Development FY23-FY27 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT for Extramural Medical Research", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT942523SBAA1", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The USAMRDC’s mission is to provide solutions to medical problems of importance to the American Service Member at home and abroad, as well as to the general public at large. The scope of this effort and the priorities attached to specific projects are influenced by changes in military and civilian medical science and technology (S&T), operational requirements, military threat assessments, and national defense strategies. Extramural research and development programs play a vital role in the fulfillment of the objectives established by the USAMRDC. General information on the USAMRDC can be obtained at https://mrdc.health.mil/. This BAA is intended to solicit extramural research and development ideas using the authority provided by 10 USC 4001. The BAA is issued under the provisions of the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-369), as implemented in FAR 6.102(d)(2) and…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2027-09-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/343725", "observed_date": "2026-10-18", "slug": "opportunity-ht942523sbaa1-4c674d938c", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht942523sbaa1-4c674d938c/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program", "agency": "Energy · PAMS-SC", "number": "DE-FOA-0003665", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "SC hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for support of work in the following program areas: · Advanced Scientific Computing Research · Basic Energy Sciences · Biological and Environmental Research · Fusion Energy Sciences · High Energy and Nuclear Physics · Isotope R&D and Production. On September 3, 1992, DOE published in the Federal Register the Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program (now called the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program), 10 C.F.R. part 605, as a Final Rule, which contained a solicitation for this program. Information about submitting applications, eligibility, limitations, evaluation and selection processes and other policies and procedures are specified in 10 C.F.R. part 605. This NOFO is our annual open solicitation that covers all research areas in SC and is open throughout the fiscal year (FY). Any research…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $10,000,000", "Total program funding: $400,000,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2027-09-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363993", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003665-f479f1c603", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003665-f479f1c603/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Advanced Technological Education (ATE)", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "24-584", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "With a focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions (grades 7-12, IHEs), industry, and economic development agencies to promote improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians. It is strongly recommended that projects be faculty-led and required that courses and programs are credit-bearing, although materials developed may also be used for incumbent worker education. Materials may also be adapted and implemented as credit-bearing courses. The ATE program supports curriculum development; professional development of college faculty and secondary school teachers; career pathway development for both students and incumbent workers; and other…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $7,500,000", "Total program funding: $74,000,000"], "eligibility": "*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation. -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or…", "deadline": "2027-10-07", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355100", "observed_date": "2026-10-21", "slug": "opportunity-24-584-95db9d26f3", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-24-584-95db9d26f3/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMC", "number": "W911NF-23-S-0001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The purpose of this combined Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 35 and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.204 (henceforth referred to as “BAA”) is to solicit research proposals for submission to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) for funding consideration. Prior to this announcement, ARL announced two separate BAAs to support the mission: 1) W911NF-17-S-0002 titled “Army Research Laboratory Army Research Office Broad Agency Announcement for Fundamental Research”; and 2) W911NF-17-S-0003 titled “Army Research Laboratory Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Scientific Research”. This announcement succeeds BAA W911NF-17-S-0002 and BAA W911NF-17-S-0003 combining the opportunities into a single announcement. ARL’s mission as the…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Eligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses). For ARO Targeted Opportunities, please see the specific eligibility requirements in the II.A.3 ARO Targeted Opportunities section above. For specific Other Transactions for Prototypes eligibility requirements, please see the “Other Transaction for…", "deadline": "2027-11-20", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344592", "observed_date": "2026-10-18", "slug": "opportunity-w911nf-23-s-0001-59fac18921", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-w911nf-23-s-0001-59fac18921/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current", "agency": "Homeland Security · DHS-DHS", "number": "DHS-26-MT-144-000-99", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "FMA Swift Current aims to better align the delivery of FMA flood mitigation funding to the disaster survivor experience. The FMA grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized Indian/Native American Tribal Governments, and local governments to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and within NFIP-participating communities. FMA funds a variety of flood mitigation activities that are designed to reduce flood risk to NFIP policyholders in an effort to reduce the NFIP’s financial exposure.", "funding": ["Total program funding: $600,000,000"], "eligibility": "US Territories; District of ColumbiaLocal governments must apply through their State or Territory", "deadline": "2028-01-31", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363151", "observed_date": "2026-10-18", "slug": "opportunity-dhs-26-mt-144-000-99-252cb2ebdb", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-dhs-26-mt-144-000-99-252cb2ebdb/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMC", "number": "W911NF-23-S-0010", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which sets forth research areas of interest to the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the acquisition of basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement through the competitive selection of proposals, and 10 U.S.C. 4001, 10 U.S.C. 4021, and 10 U.S.C. 4022, which provide the authorities for issuing awards under this announcement for basic and applied research. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA and selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of Public Law 98-369, \"The Competition in Contracting Act of…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Proposals are sought from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and for- profit organizations, domestic or foreign, for research and development (R&D) in those areas specified in SECTION II. A of this BAA. Foreign organization and foreign public entities are advised that security restrictions may apply that could preclude their participation in these efforts. Countries included on the U.S. State Department List of Countries that Support Terrorism are excluded from…", "deadline": "2028-04-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347858", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-w911nf-23-s-0010-347c6a6018", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-w911nf-23-s-0010-347c6a6018/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMRAA", "number": "HT9425-23-S-SOC1", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The FY23 -FY28 Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Biomedical Research and Development - HT9425-23-S-SOC1.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $50,000,000", "Total program funding: $10,000,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2028-07-31", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349586", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-ht9425-23-s-soc1-a217820aea", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-ht9425-23-s-soc1-a217820aea/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Development of Candidate Medical Countermeasures (MCMs) and Technologies Against Radiological/Nuclear or Chemical Threats (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)", "agency": "HHS-NIH11", "number": "RFA-AI-27-014", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support research that advances understanding of the natural history of radiation or chemical exposures; develops relevant injury models; identifies and validates diagnostic tools, biomarkers, or triage technologies; and supports the development of effective medical countermeasures (MCMs) to mitigate or treat acute and/or delayed injuries resulting from radiological/nuclear or chemical public health emergencies.", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or…", "deadline": "2028-10-09", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361833", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-rfa-ai-27-014-9548a4915a", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-rfa-ai-27-014-9548a4915a/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMC", "number": "W911NF-24-S-0008", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "This BAA sets forth research areas of interest to the Army Applications Lab (AAL). This BAA is issued under paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the competitive selection of basic and applied research proposals, and 10 U.S.C. 2358, 10 U.S.C. 2371, and 10 U.S.C. 2371b, which provide the authorities for issuing awards under this announcement for basic and applied research. The definitions of basic and applied research may be found at 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 22.105. The definitions of basic and applied research may be found at 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 22.105. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA and selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provision of Public Law 98- 369, \"The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984\" and subsequent…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Eligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses) for scientific research in areas provided within the BAA.", "deadline": "2029-04-04", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355150", "observed_date": "2026-10-21", "slug": "opportunity-w911nf-24-s-0008-cbbeaaaa3c", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-w911nf-24-s-0008-cbbeaaaa3c/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFRL", "number": "RDK-RAD-FOA-2024", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Original Solictation: Closing Date of the FOA FROM: 18 July 2024 TO: 18 July 2029 Cost Ceiling $49M Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC) Agreements Officer Mariah Salazar Agreements Specialist Monique Esquibel-Sena Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil Solicitation Amend 1: Closing Date of the FOA FROM: 18 July 2024 TO: 18 July 2029 Cost Ceiling $49M Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC) Agreements Officer Mariah Salazar Agreements Specialist Monique Esquibel-Sena Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil (Revisions made: Updated information on Mandatory Letter of Intent to allow for interested parties to submit Letters of Intent through Valid Eval portal) Solicitation Amend 2: Closing Date of the FOA FROM: 18 July 2024 TO: 18 July 2029 Cost Ceiling $49M Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC) Agreements…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $49,000,000"], "eligibility": "See FOA for Eligibility", "deadline": "2029-07-18", "deadline_note": "See FOA", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355499", "observed_date": "2026-10-21", "slug": "opportunity-rdk-rad-foa-2024-aa1cf9ba3f", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-rdk-rad-foa-2024-aa1cf9ba3f/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFOSR", "number": "FA955026S0002", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The Air Force Office of Scientific Research manages the basic research investment for the Department of the Air Force. Conferences and workshops constitute key forums for research and technology interchange. We provide partial support for conferences and workshops as defined in the DoW Joint Travel Regulations in special areas of science that bring experts together to discuss recent research or educational findings, or to expose other researchers or advanced graduate students to new research and educational techniques in our areas of research interest. Our research interests are described in the most recent version of our general Broad Agency Announcement titled, “Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research” posted on Grants.gov. We can only consider funding requests from U.S. institutions of higher education (IHE) or nonprofit organizations as described in 2 CFR…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $2,000,000"], "eligibility": "Only some organizations are eligible to submit proposals for conference or workshop support. We can consider conference or workshop funding requests from U.S. institutions of higher education (IHE) or nonprofit organizations, including foreign public entities and foreign organizations operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest.", "deadline": "2029-08-31", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363745", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-fa955026s0002-1502a37e46", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-fa955026s0002-1502a37e46/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "SEEDING CRITICAL ADVANCES FOR LEADING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL (SCALEUP) READY", "agency": "Energy · DOE-ARPAE", "number": "DE-FOA-0003467", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The purpose of this modification is to clarify the meaning of the Program Policy Factors in Section V.C. To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to the ARPA-E website at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx ). For detailed guidance on using ARPA-E eXCHANGE, please refer to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider concept papers submitted through other means. For problems with ARPA-E eXCHANGE, email ExchangeHelp@hq.doe.gov (with NOFO name and number in the subject line). Questions about this NOFO? Check the Frequently Asked Questions available at http://arpa-e.energy.gov/faq . For questions that have not already been answered, email…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $20,000,000"], "eligibility": "See Section II.A. of the NOFO.", "deadline": "2029-09-29", "deadline_note": "Open continuously until otherwise amended.", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356623", "observed_date": "2026-10-19", "slug": "opportunity-de-foa-0003467-b0f9e7bf0f", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-de-foa-0003467-b0f9e7bf0f/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School", "agency": "Defense · DOD-ONR-SUP", "number": "N00244-26-S-NPS-F001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "This FOA is intended for proposals related to basic and applied research in the STEM categories, and not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement. The proposal submission process has two stages: I. Applicants are encouraged to submit a white paper first to Grants@NPS.edu, ; and II. Applicants must submit a full proposal through Grants.gov (do not submit white papers through Grants.gov, only full proposals) Applicants are encouraged to submit a White Paper in advance of a Full Proposal to minimize the labor and other costs associated with the production of detailed full proposals that have little chance of being selected for funding. Based on an assessment of the white papers, the responsible Research Program Officer will provide informal feedback notification to the prospective awardees to encourage or discourage submission proposals. The Research Program…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $20,000,000"], "eligibility": "Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education", "deadline": "2030-01-13", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361099", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-n00244-26-s-nps-f001-748ce36424", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-n00244-26-s-nps-f001-748ce36424/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction", "agency": "Defense · DOD-DTRA", "number": "HDTRA1-25-S-0001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "** Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026** This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 2 MARCH 2026. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil Thrust Area-specific correspondence must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil", "funding": ["Total program funding: $500,000,000"], "eligibility": "See Section 3. “Eligibility Information”, of the BAA for full Eligibility Requirements.", "deadline": "2034-09-30", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356612", "observed_date": "2026-10-19", "slug": "opportunity-hdtra1-25-s-0001-710bc63c8f", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-hdtra1-25-s-0001-710bc63c8f/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFRL", "number": "FA2391-23-S-2403", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2043-05-10", "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349554", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-fa2391-23-s-2403-5db9f01887", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-fa2391-23-s-2403-5db9f01887/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFRL", "number": "FA238424S2233", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (AFRL/RH) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is intended to provide a comprehensive strategy for AFRL/RH and USAFSAM's range of Science and Technology (S&T) requirements, allowing for progression from basic research to technology maturation and transition. 20 Nov 2025: Amendment 01 - Annual Update The CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) MUST be reviewed in tandem with the solicitations in order to have access to all applicable attachments and instructions. There are three (3) open, 2-step, solicitations currently accepting white papers. Please see below for solicitation numbers. Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA), Notice FA238424S2233: 1. CHEERS MAA Open Period 1 – Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Solicitation FA238424S2334 2. CHEERS MAA…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "The following guidance is provided for Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) contemplating submitting a proposal in response to a solicitation, as either a prime or subcontractor. FAR 35.107-1(c)(4) prohibits an FFRDC from competing with any non-FFRDC concern in response to a Federal agency request for proposal for other than the operation of an FFRDC (with exceptions stated in DFARS 235.017-1(c)(4)). There is no regulation prohibiting an FFRDC from responding to a…", "deadline": "2044-08-22", "deadline_note": "", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360258", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-fa238424s2233-a31d961895", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-fa238424s2233-a31d961895/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Transport Phenomena (TP)", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "PD-26-366Y", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The Transport Phenomena (TP) program supports fundamental research to understand, model, and control the transport of mass, momentum, energy, and species across multiple scales. Innovative TP research supports advances in artificial intelligence; manufacturing; biotechnology; microelectronics; energy generation, extraction, and utilization; nuclear energy; quantum science and engineering; and other national priorities. TP projects involve experiments, theory, and/or computational modeling. They aim to improve understanding and to create novel analytical techniques. While projects focus on fundamental principles, they also have a clear vision of how research outcomes will benefit applications in engineering. TP supports research on the dynamics of single- and multiphase systems. Special interests include flow separation, transition to turbulence, drag reduction, cavitation…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2076-08-20", "deadline_note": "Proposals accepted anytime", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362063", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-pd-26-366y-9a3babcd6a", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-pd-26-366y-9a3babcd6a/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Engineering (ENG): Chemical, Bioengineering, Energy, and Transport Systems (CBET)", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "26-518", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational engineering research for chemical, bioengineering, energy, and transport systems through the following programs: The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program supports foundational engineering research in chemical and biochemical processes for chemicals, fuels, energy, and materials. The Engineering Biological and Biomedical Systems (EBBS) program supports foundational engineering research on platforms, devices, organisms, tissues, and processes that advance knowledge and control of biological functions. The Energy, Water, and Resource Engineering (EWRE) program supports foundational engineering research to manage energy, water, minerals, and material resources. The Transport Phenomena (TP) program supports foundational engineering research to understand, model, and control the transport of…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $100,000,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2076-10-05", "deadline_note": "Proposals accepted anytime", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363616", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-26-518-9840689eac", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-26-518-9840689eac/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Engineering (ENG): Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "26-515", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research projects for civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation through the following programs: The Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations (AMDO) program supports foundational research on advanced manufacturing, materials and service processes; their integration into facilities, supply chains, and other systems; and the optimal operation and design of these systems. The Engineering for the Built Environment (EBE) program supports foundational research on civil infrastructure and civil infrastructure systems, from materials to network sciences, for prosperous, resilient, and safe communities. The Intelligent and Interactive Dynamic Systems (IIDS) program supports foundational research to advance the science and engineering of intelligent dynamic systems, including engineered…", "funding": ["Total program funding: $100,000,000"], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": "2076-10-05", "deadline_note": "Proposals accepted anytime", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363614", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-26-515-67967fbefa", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-26-515-67967fbefa/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Broad Agency Announcement for Fundamental AI Research", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMC-ACCRI", "number": "W519TC-25-S-0001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Forecast", "summary": "The purpose of this combined Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 35 and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.204 (henceforth referred to as “BAA”) is to solicit research proposals for submission to the U.S. Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C) for funding consideration. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), for the Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C), is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the acquisition of basic, applied, and advanced research and that part of development not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement. This will be done through the competitive selection of proposals, and 10 U.S.C. 4001, 10 U.S.C. 4021, and 10 U.S.C. 4022…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Eligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses).", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358687", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-w519tc-25-s-0001-475f676f7a", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-w519tc-25-s-0001-475f676f7a/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Chemical Process Systems (CPS)", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "PD-26-367Y", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "Society relies on chemical processes to turn raw materials into useful products. The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program invests in fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to make them more efficient, sustainable, and resilient. New CPS technologies for manufacturing, biotechnology, critical minerals, energy, food, and other national priorities will help make the U.S. more competitive and secure. Research supported by the CPS program covers the full breadth of chemical and biochemical process innovation. It spans reaction engineering and molecular thermodynamics; reactor design; catalysis; electrochemical systems; separations; and process design. The program encourages proposals that connect the molecular scale to process and plant scales. The CPS program explores active-site structure and function, reaction mechanisms, in situ and operando characterization…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "Proposals accepted anytime", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362061", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-pd-26-367y-4b33e70ac8", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-pd-26-367y-4b33e70ac8/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering", "agency": "National Science Foundation · NSF", "number": "PD-24-8084", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Large-scale simulations and the ability to accumulate massive amounts of data have revolutionized science and engineering. The goal of the Computational and Data-enabled Science and Engineering (CDS&E) meta-program is to identify and capitalize on opportunities for major scientific and engineering breakthroughs through new computational and data-analysis approaches and best practices. The CDS&E meta-program supports projects that harness computation and data to advance knowledge and accelerate discovery above and beyond the goals of the participating individual programs. The intellectual drivers may be in an individual discipline or cut across more than one discipline in various Divisions and Directorates. A CDS&E proposal should enable and/or utilize the development and adaptation of advances in research and infrastructure in computational and data science. The CDS&E meta-program…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "Proposals accepted anytime", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356055", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-pd-24-8084-ccccc3edd2", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-pd-24-8084-ccccc3edd2/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental", "agency": "Economic Development Administration · DOC-EDA", "number": "EDA-DISASTER-2025", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "Through this Disaster NOFO, EDA will award investments in regions experiencing severe economic distress or other economic harm resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024. EDA’s goal under this NOFO is to assist communities recovering from a disaster by realizing opportunities to recover and change the economic trajectory of the community for the better. In other words, EDA funding seeks to help communities recover and set them on a path to exceed their previous pre-disaster baseline. EDA seeks projects that are responsive to community needs post-disaster by engaging all aspects of the community, with special focus on private industry partners. This Disaster NOFO provides funding through three pathways: Readiness Path – Standalone non-construction projects designed to increase a community’s readiness to…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $50,000,000", "Total program funding: $1,447,000,000"], "eligibility": "Eligible applicants under the FY25 Disaster program include a(n): District organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); Indian tribe or a consortium of Indian tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a state, including a special purpose unit of a state or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions, institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher…", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "There are no submission deadlines. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the publication of a new Disaster Supplemental NOFO, cancellation of this Disaster Supplemental NOFO or all available funds have been expended.", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359225", "observed_date": "2026-10-18", "slug": "opportunity-eda-disaster-2025-e9b3eb86a4", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-eda-disaster-2025-e9b3eb86a4/"}, {"provider": "darpa", "title": "ERIS", "agency": "DARPA · Strategic Technology Office", "number": "DARPA-PS-25-05", "type": "Research solicitation", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "DARPA and the Applied Research Institute (ARI) are initiating a long-term, open call for new and novel technology solutions to support the Expedited Research Implementation Series initiative.", "funding": [], "eligibility": "See official notice", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "The agency lists multiple closing dates for this linked notice. Consult the official notice for the applicable deadline.", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://sam.gov/opp/fabda3a3d150457d97068977672ec750/view", "observed_date": "2026-10-24", "slug": "opportunity-darpa-ps-25-05-3618d055f9", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-darpa-ps-25-05-3618d055f9/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs", "agency": "Economic Development Administration · DOC-EDA", "number": "PWEAA2023", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "PLEASE FIND THE NOFO IN THE 'DOCUMENTS' SECTION OF THIS POST This opportunity has been updated as of May 11, 2026 Program Overview: EDA has authority to provide grants to meet the full range of communities’ and regions’ economic development needs from planning and technical assistance to construction of infrastructure. These grants are made through a series of Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) that can be found on EDA’s website at https://www.eda.gov/funding/funding-opportunities and are designed to support the economic development activities most useful to a community based on its needs and circumstances. EDA funds community or regionally generated ideas and assists communities to advance to the next level of economic development. This NOFO sets out EDA’s application submission and review procedures for two of EDA’s core economic development programs authorized under the Public…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $30,000,000"], "eligibility": "Pursuant to Section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(a)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 (Eligible Recipient), eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or…", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "There are no application submission deadlines. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the publication of a new PWEAA NOFO, cancellation of this PWEAA NOFO, or all available funds have been expended. EDA intends to review applications expeditiously upon receipt of the complete application.", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346815", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-pweaa2023-597f1166f3", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-pweaa2023-597f1166f3/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "FY26 US DOT Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grants (DIIG) Program", "agency": "Transportation · DOT-DOT X-50", "number": "DOT-HASS-FY26-DIIG", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Forecast", "summary": "The Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grants (DIIG) Program will provide grants to eligible government entities to facilitate the use of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), referred to herein as drones, in critical infrastructure inspection. The objective is to increase the widespread adoption of drones and relevant technologies in support of more efficient Inspection, Operation, Construction, Maintenance, and Repair (IOCMR) of critical infrastructure to improve worker safety related to critical infrastructure projects. The program is established by Section 912 of Public Law 118-63 and Public Law 119-75. Eligible uses of grant funds include purchasing, leasing, or enhancing drone systems; contracting for services when internal expertise is lacking in the government entities; and supporting program management for these systems and operations. The DIIG Program prioritizes projects that…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $9,000,000", "Total program funding: $9,000,000"], "eligibility": "An eligible applicant must be one of the following:•A State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States, or a political subdivision thereof.•A unit of local government.•A Tribal government.•A metropolitan planning organization.•A consortia of more than one of the entities listed above.", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363242", "observed_date": "2026-10-18", "slug": "opportunity-dot-hass-fy26-diig-fcc99a5333", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-dot-hass-fy26-diig-fcc99a5333/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane", "agency": "Defense · DOD-ONR-SEA-CRANE", "number": "N0016424SNB35", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Check notice", "summary": "This announcement seeks revolutionary research ideas, and technology demonstrators that offer potential for advancement and improvement of NSWC Crane’s primary mission areas. NSWC Crane is a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command. NSWC Crane supports a wide range of government agencies in the interest of national security. NSWC Crane may publish BAAs and other solicitations in response to specific needs. This BAA is issued to seek innovative solutions and ideas for topics not covered via other means. It is strongly encouraged that potential proposers review existing NSWC Crane solicitations to avoid duplication of effort and to contact the identified points of contact for each BAA topic to discuss specific details of the needs. The mission of NSWC Crane is to provide research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition engineering, in-service engineering and technical…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\"", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "indefinite opportunity.", "notes": ["The source observation is more than seven days old; confirm current availability."], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352238", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-n0016424snb35-9bb802cc2c", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-n0016424snb35-9bb802cc2c/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "NIOSH Robotics and Intelligent Mining Technology and Workplace Safety Research (U60)", "agency": "HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA", "number": "RFA-OH-27-044", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Forecast", "summary": "Purpose This NOFO supports applied research to advance automation, robotics, and intelligent mining systems that improve safety and health in U.S. mining operations. Projects should deliver field-ready solutions that strengthen communication, self-escape, refuge performance, and overall safety through modern autonomy, sensing, and decision-support technologies. Background Mining remains hazardous. In 2025, MSHA recorded 33 fatalities, including powered-haulage and machinery incidents. Early 2026 data show continued roof and rib failures and pressure-vessel events. Although the 2025 injury rate reached a historic low, gaps persist in emergency communication reliability, low-visibility self-escape, and refuge performance. Advances in robotics and intelligent systems offer potential for rapid assessment, resilient communications, and improved decision-making. Approach The Miner Health…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $2,000,000", "Total program funding: $10,000,000"], "eligibility": "Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.Congress intends for the award to go to a U.S. academic institution that (1) offers an ABET accredited undergraduate program in mining or mineral engineering (under the Mining and Similarly Named Engineering Programs criteria) and (2) offers…", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363292", "observed_date": "2026-10-18", "slug": "opportunity-rfa-oh-27-044-d3f410d00c", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-rfa-oh-27-044-d3f410d00c/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) Broad Agency Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026", "agency": "Defense · DOD-ONR-SEA-N00178", "number": "N00178-26-0001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Forecast", "summary": "This BAA is open only to colleges and universities. On behalf of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers, NSWC DD is soliciting research of interest in support of the NEEC. The topics of interest are listed in the attached NEEC BAA FY26 Pre-Release in the related documents tab. The Pre-Release Period closed on 8/29/2025. All communication from that point forward should be sent to the Business Point of Contact at NSWCDD-CTO-ACQ@us.navy.mil until the formal Notice of Funding Opportunity is Published. During the pre-release period, topics are published with the NEEC Directors names, phone numbers, and/or email addresses. Colleges & Universities are encouraged to communicate directly with the NEEC Directors to ask technical questions to improve their understanding of a particular topic’s requirements. Once the formal Notice of Funding Opportunity is posted, direct…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $450,000"], "eligibility": "Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360183", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-n00178-26-0001-f90bbf7b61", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-n00178-26-0001-f90bbf7b61/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Pacific Disaster Center", "agency": "Defense · DOD-WHS", "number": "HQ003426NFOECAD02", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Forecast", "summary": "On behalf of the Office of the Secretary of War/Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)) and the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy (OUSW(P)), the Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, (WHS/AD) seeks applications for sole-source awards from the University of Hawaii for the continuation of work for the Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) program.", "funding": [], "eligibility": "The only eligible applicant is the University of Hawaii.", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363549", "observed_date": "2026-10-17", "slug": "opportunity-hq003426nfoecad02-51b53f74cf", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-hq003426nfoecad02-51b53f74cf/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AFOSR", "number": "FA955026S0001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "AFOSR plans, coordinates, and executes the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) basic research program in response to technical guidance from AFRL and requirements of the Air Force. Additionally, the office fosters, supports, and conducts research within Air Force, university, and industry laboratories; and ensures transition of research results to support U.S. Air Force needs. The focus of AFOSR is on research areas that offer significant and comprehensive benefits to our national war fighting and peacekeeping capabilities. These areas are organized and managed in two scientific Departments: Engineering and Information Science (RTA), Physical and Biological Sciences (RTB), and our international offices (EAORD, SOARD, and AOARD). The research activities managed within each Department are summarized in this section.", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $10,000,000"], "eligibility": "See Announcement", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "Open until superseded", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362681", "observed_date": "2026-10-22", "slug": "opportunity-fa955026s0001-10e60728c5", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-fa955026s0001-10e60728c5/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)", "agency": "Defense · DOD-USAFA", "number": "FA7000-21-S-0001", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "The USAFA invests in an active research program for three main reasons. First and foremost, research significantly enhances the cadet learning experience. Our research is done by, for and with cadets who work alongside fellow cadets and faculty mentors. Research provides cadets with rich independent learning opportunities as they tackle ill-defined problems and are challenged to apply their knowledge and abilities. Second, our research program provides opportunities essential for faculty development. Research broadens and deepens the experience base of the faculty. This infuses current, relevant, state-of-the-art and cutting-edge applications and examples into the curriculum. This also helps our faculty remain current in their respective fields. Third, at USAFA we strive to conduct research to enhance the ability of the Air Force to perform its mission. There are ongoing research…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $99,000,000"], "eligibility": "White papers and proposals from Federal Agencies, including subcontracting/sub-Non-Federal Entity (NFE) efforts will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal agencies should contact the Department of Research associated with the given technical area listed in Section I of the BAA to discuss funding through internal Government procedures.", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "This announcement remains open until superseded. White papers are reviewed and evaluated as they are received and may be submitted at any time. The white paper/proposal submission process is discussed in sections IV and V of this BAA. Proposals will be due according to specific instructions contained in a separate RFP notice resulting from favorable white paper evaluations or calls issued against this BAA. Calls may be placed against this BAA…", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/330175", "observed_date": "2026-10-20", "slug": "opportunity-fa7000-21-s-0001-832a4fe9fd", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-fa7000-21-s-0001-832a4fe9fd/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Program: Tissue Procurement Center (R24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)", "agency": "HHS-NIH11", "number": "RFA-RM-28-014", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Forecast", "summary": "The purpose of the Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Network is to advance the discovery of biological processes and disease mechanisms mediated by somatic mutations in human tissues. Since 2023, the program has generated multi-omic somatic mutation datasets from a standardized set of human tissues spanning all three germ layers. Building on the Stage 1 foundation, the NIH intends to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeking support for the SMaHT Tissue Procurement Center (TPC) initiative. The TPC will enable functional analyses of these healthy and clinically relevant tissue samples, providing critical resources to support characterization of somatic mosaicism and its role in human biology and disease. The Tissue Procurement Center will support the Network by collecting, processing, storing, and rapidly distributing high-quality, well-characterized human tissue…", "funding": [], "eligibility": "Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363857", "observed_date": "2026-10-16", "slug": "opportunity-rfa-rm-28-014-bdae467588", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-rfa-rm-28-014-bdae467588/"}, {"provider": "grants", "title": "Tactical Behaviors for Autonomous Maneuver", "agency": "Defense · DOD-AMC", "number": "W911NF-22-S-0011", "type": "Grant / cooperative agreement", "status": "Open", "summary": "**UPDATE 5 APRIL 2024: The proposal submission date has been updated to 24 April 2024. The FOA has been amended to reflect this submission date and include a Question and Answer document based on questions received from interested applicants. Other than the updated proposal submission date in the FOA, the actual FOA Amendment has not been changed. However, the answers provided in the Q&A document are considered part of the FOA Amendment.** **CYCLE 2 UPDATE 20 MARCH 2024 - THE OPPORTUNITY WEBINAR FOR CYCLE 2 WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA MS TEAMS AT 1500 EDT ON 22 MARCH 2024 AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_5fa41fe6fa874484b473d8a6ba7921c6%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e9f6fc39-8f22-44e5-8bd0-64f0cde32305%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d **UPDATE 14 MARCH 2024 - CYCLE…", "funding": ["Per-award ceiling: $2,300,000"], "eligibility": "It is our goal for the program to include a diverse group of Applicants with varied long-term interests.Applicants may be institutions of higher education, for-profit, or non-profit organizations. FederallyFunded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) may propose as well, with effort as allowed bytheir sponsoring agency and in accordance with their sponsoring agency policy. Proposals may consistof teams from any combination of organizations (e.g., prime and subawardees), but this is not…", "deadline": null, "deadline_note": "Proposals for Cycle 2 are due no later than 24 April 2024.", "notes": [], "source_url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/339728", "observed_date": "2026-10-18", "slug": "opportunity-w911nf-22-s-0011-a32ef1451f", "url": "https://pvweekly.com/opportunity-w911nf-22-s-0011-a32ef1451f/"}]}