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Rockefeller Cities Deliver AI Grants
Deadline: November 29th, 2026 (Round 1)
Budget: $500,000 - $2,000,000 per grant
The Rockefeller Foundation and the OpenAI Foundation are funding AI projects that nonprofits, university labs and public benefit corporations build with city governments. This page covers eligibility, the city-partner rule, deadlines and how to apply.
DARPA Liquid Surge (DARPA-PA-25-07-05)
Deadline: November 3rd, 2026 (abstracts)
Award Type: Other Transaction
DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office wants new ways to measure and model wave propagation in liquids. Abstracts are due November 3, 2026, and proposals December 14, 2026. This page covers the scope, award type and how to submit.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research Program (NSF SBIR/STTR)
Deadline: November 4th, 2026 (then March 4th and July 7th, 2027)
Funding Award Size: $305K + $1.25M+ in follow-on funding
Description: Apply for NSF SBIR/STTR funding for high-risk, high-impact technologies. U.S. startups can receive up to $305K in Phase I funding and up to $1.25M in Phase II. Project Pitch submissions begin June 2, 2026.
U.S. DOT SBIR Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Phase I
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $200k
Description: The U.S. DOT SBIR FY26 Phase I pre-solicitation is open through May 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Explore key dates, funding opportunities, and how to prepare for the upcoming solicitation.
Department of Education - SBIR/STTR Opportunities (IA, IB, and DT2)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $250k - $1m
Description: ED/IES SBIR Phase IA, Phase IB, and Direct to Phase II. Learn funding amounts, eligibility, and which track is right for your edtech startup. Deadlines June 29, 2026.
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISIONAIR SYSTEMS GROUP, PROPULSION & POWER ENGINEERING BAA
Deadline: September 30th, 2027
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5M
Description: Apply for FY26 Navy propulsion and power R&D funding through NAWCAD’s open BAA. Submit white papers by 30 September 2026 across energy, propulsion, and aircraft systems.
SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) – U.S. Department of the Air Force
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5M
Description: Flexible Air Force funding for innovative commercial technologies in AI/ML, cyber, and defense applications through a rolling CSO process with white paper submissions and invited proposals.
Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Deadline: Rolling until January 25, 2031
Funding Award Size: $500k - $5m
Description: The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is funding innovative research in simulation, training technologies, human performance, and STEM education. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
National Defense Stockpile (NDS) Research & Qualification BAA – DLA
Deadline: Rolling until May 1, 2028 (white papers)
Funding Award Size: $250k to $10 million
Description: Funding for research, development, and qualification of strategic and critical materials to strengthen domestic supply chains and support Department of Defense requirements.
Installation Energy & Water - Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP)
Deadline: Rolling through August 20th, 2027
Funding Award Size: $300K to $5M+
Description: Funding for demonstration and validation of mature energy, water, cybersecurity, and building technologies that improve resilience, efficiency, and mission assurance at DoD installations.
5G Deployable Systems – Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Est. Future $500K to $5 million (Currently RFI Only)
Description: Market research request for deployable 5G systems to support DHS operational needs.
Position, Navigation, & Timing at the Tactical Edge – Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5 million
Description: Market research call seeking Assured and Alternate Position, Navigation, & Timing technologies enabling operations in GNSS-denied or contested environments across dismounted, vehicle, maritime, and uncrewed platforms.
Project WILLFUL – Next Generation Specialist Vehicles – Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC)
Deadline: Rolling until January 1, 2027
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5 million
Description: Funding and collaboration to research, integrate, and demonstrate novel technologies on a high-mobility specialist vehicle platform to inform future UK land manoeuvre capabilities.
Science & Technology Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA 24-01) – Department of Homeland Security
Deadline: Rolling until May 31, 2029
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5 million
Description: Funding for scientific and technical research that enhances homeland security capabilities across DHS operational environments and mission areas.
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5M
Description: This BAA solicits innovative basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, and prototype efforts that advance naval aviation capabilities and directly support Department of the Navy mission needs.
Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies R&D (MuSTeR) BAA
Deadline: Rolling through January 20th, 2027
Funding Award Size: Est. $100K to $10M
Description: The Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking innovative research and development in advanced radio frequency (RF) and electro-optical / infrared (EO/IR) sensing technologies to support future air, space, and command-and-control sensor systems.
Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Office-Wide BAA - DARPA
Deadline: Rolling through June 17th, 2027
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5 million
Description: DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office seeks revolutionary defense technologies and systems that enable rapid design, manufacturing, sustainment, and disruptive battlefield capability across multiple focus areas.
Space Propulsion Research and Innovation for Neutralizing Satellite Threats (SPRINT) – U.S. Air Force
Deadline: Rolling until January 23, 2027
Funding Award Size: $100K to $10 Million+
Description: Funding for research and development of spacecraft propulsion technologies to improve resiliency and counter satellite threats, including chemical, electric, and multi-mode propulsion systems.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI): Strengthening Agricultural Systems – USDA NIFA
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $1 Million to $10 Million
Description: Funding for large-scale, integrated research, education, and extension projects that strengthen U.S. agricultural systems, expand markets, combat pests and diseases, improve nutrition and health outcomes, and enhance farmer prosperity.
Fast and Curious – DARPA Defense Sciences Office (DSO)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Est. $1M to $5M
Description: Funding to develop and demonstrate ultra-low-energy, high-speed logic devices that surpass CMOS performance limits for next-generation defense computing applications.