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Research Funding Government Contracts

35 government contract opportunities classified as Research Funding, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

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14 federal contract opportunities classified as Research Funding.

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

FINANCING OPTIONS FOR SUPERCOMPUTER HARDWARE AT OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY

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The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking information from qualified financial institutions for lease-to-own financing options for the Discovery supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This Request for Information aims to identify potential providers capable of supporting high-performance computing needs.

Posted Jan 16, 2026Due Feb 20, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541519Sol: ACQFY26004

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2026

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The DARPA Young Faculty Award (YFA) program seeks to support early-career researchers in academia and non-profit institutions by providing funding for innovative research that addresses Department of Defense needs. This solicitation aims to foster the next generation of researchers focused on national security issues.

Posted Dec 31, 2025Due Jan 20, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPARA2502

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

YOUNG FACULTY AWARD (YFA) 2026

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals for the Young Faculty Award (YFA) program, aimed at supporting early-career researchers in academia and non-profit institutions. This program provides funding for innovative research that addresses Department of Defense needs, fostering the n…

Posted Dec 15, 2025Due Jan 20, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPARA2502

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

ARPA-H FUNCTIONAL REPAIR OF NEOCORTICAL TISSUE (FRONT)

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The ARPA-H is seeking proposals for the Functional Repair of Neocortical Tissue (FRONT) Program. Interested parties must submit a solution summary before full proposals. Multiple awards are anticipated, and a Proposers' Day event will be held in Arlington, VA to facilitate collaboration. For more details, visit the pro…

Posted Jul 30, 2025Due Sep 25, 2025SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: ARPA-H-SOL-25-120

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

NASA SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PHASE I FISCAL YEAR 2025 SOLICITATION

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NASA is inviting proposals for the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I for fiscal year 2025. This solicitation outlines objectives, deadlines, funding details, and eligibility criteria across several chapters. The program aims to foster innovation in small businesses, particularly those owned by s…

Posted May 19, 2025Due May 21, 2025SolicitationNAICS 541713Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 80NSSCFY25STTRPI

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

NASA SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PHASE I FISCAL YEAR 2025

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NASA is inviting proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I for fiscal year 2025. This solicitation outlines objectives, deadlines, funding details, and eligibility criteria across various chapters. The program aims to support small businesses in developing innovative technologies for N…

Posted May 19, 2025Due May 21, 2025SolicitationNAICS 541713Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 80NSSCFY25SBIRPhaseI

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

UNIVERSITY DAY

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The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals from U.S. universities for short-term seedling projects in a specific research area, with a proposal due date of May 21, 2025. This opportunity is open to universities without existing contracts with AFRL/RW, and only one research area topic may be proposed per of…

Posted May 14, 2025Due May 21, 2025SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: FA8651-22-S-0001CALL05

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DARPA "Venture Horizons" Request for Information

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued an amendment to its "Venture Horizons" Request for Information (RFI), updating the response spreadsheet and adding a new presentation. This RFI aims to identify top-tier investors who can engage with DARPA's subject matter experts for potential investment…

Posted May 12, 2025Due Jun 15, 2025Special NoticeSol: DARPA_05122025

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) MILITARY BURN RESEARCH PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY/THERAPEUTIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD

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The Department of Defense's Defense Health Agency is soliciting proposals for the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Burn Research Program Technology/Therapeutic Development Award through a Broad Agency Announcement. This initiative aims to support applied research that benefits military and civilian medical practices. Eligible…

Posted May 5, 2025Due Sep 9, 2025Special NoticeSol: HT942525MBRPTTDA

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Advanced Research Concepts (ARC)

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The Advanced Research Concepts (ARC) program, under the Department of Defense's DARPA, is seeking proposals for innovative projects that address high-risk/high-reward questions. This solicitation, identified by NAICS Code 541715, aims to rapidly explore a variety of promising ideas for limited-scope investments, ultima…

Posted Apr 30, 2025Due Nov 26, 2025SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-EA-25-02

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

BARDA DRIVE EZ-BAA (EZBAA - 22-100-SOL-00003)

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The Department of Health and Human Services has reissued the BARDA DRIVe EZ-BAA, now designated as EZ-BAA-22-100-SOL-00003, which replaces previous versions. This solicitation includes various Areas of Interest (AOIs) such as ReDIRECT, Lab at Home, and Vaccines on Demand, with specific amendments detailing updates and …

Posted Apr 22, 2025Due Oct 18, 2027SolicitationNAICS 541714Sol: DRIVeEZBAA22100SOL00003

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES

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The Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals under the Biological Technologies Office's Broad Agency Announcement. This amendment introduces an accelerated award option, outlines the classified submissions process, and clarifies eligibility fo…

Posted Apr 2, 2025Due Sep 10, 2025SolicitationNAICS 541714Sol: HR001124S0034

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (ESTCP) - ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS OPEN TOPICS BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)

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The Department of Defense's Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is seeking white papers for innovative technology demonstrations addressing environmental and energy needs. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) invites both small and large businesses to submit proposals for funding considerati…

Posted Feb 18, 2025Due Aug 21, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: W912HQ24S0005

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH

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The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center is seeking research proposals through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The purpose of this opportunity is to support applied research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 3…

Posted Jan 5, 2023Due Jan 5, 2028SolicitationNAICS 541715nanSol: W911NF-23-S-0003

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