What types of agencies buy Research Grants services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Research Grants services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Research Grants contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Research Grants?

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Research Grants Government Contracts

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

6 federal2 SLED12 forecastsUpdated daily

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6 federal contract opportunities classified as Research Grants.

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 seeks to foster innovative research that addresses Department of Defense needs, ultimately enhancing…

Posted Dec 8, 2025Due Jan 20, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPARA2502

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

YOUNG FACULTY AWARD (YFA) 2026

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Posted Oct 9, 2025Due Jan 20, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPARA2502

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

NASA INNOVATIVE ADVANCED CONCEPTS (NIAC) PHASE I

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NASA anticipates releasing a solicitation for the "NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I" program on or about June 3, 2025, as part of the Space Technology Research Announcement. This program invites U.S. organizations to explore innovative concepts over a nine-month period. Proposals must be submitted elect…

Posted May 16, 2025Due Jul 2, 2025Special NoticeNAICS 54171Sol: NNH25ZTR001N-26NIAC_A1

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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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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS) UTILIZATION

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NASA is announcing research opportunities for the utilization of the International Space Station (ISS) through the NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13ZBG001N, which is open for proposal submissions. This announcement, which was last published in June 2024, invites proposals focused on exploration technology demonstr…

Posted Dec 2, 2024Due Sep 30, 2029Special NoticeNAICS 54171Sol: 80JSC025ISSNRA

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

2024 Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Research Grant

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command is seeking applications for funding opportunities for the Fiscal Year 2024 Deployed War Fighter Protection (DWFP) Research Program. This program, administered by the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB), aims to provide protection for deployed warfighters. The funding is renewabl…

Posted Oct 20, 2023Due Dec 12, 2023Special NoticeNAICS 541715nanSol: W911SR-24-S-DWFP

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