1. Home
  2. Browse
  3. materials

materials funding

33 open opportunities tagged materials, across federal agencies and private foundations. Sorted by deadline.

24-564 • U.S. National Science Foundation

IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments

Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (hereinafter referred to as RED) is designed to build upon previous efforts in engineering education research.

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
$2,000,000award ceilingDue 2026-09-085 days left
ARM26BX03-NP006 • Department of Defense — ARMY

ARMY ARM26BX03-NP006 — xTech|Inversion Competition

S.S.

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-118 days left
DME26BZ05-NV001 • Department of Defense — DMEA

DMEA DME26BZ05-NV001 — Additive Manufacturing for Flexible Electronics

The Department of War (DoW) is seeking the development of additive manufacturing of electronics (AME) processes by small businesses. Additive Manufacturing Methods are being investigated as an alternative to standard commercial Advanced Packaging techniques and Organic Substrate Fabrication.

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-2320 days left
DME26TZ05-NP001 • Department of Defense — DMEA

DMEA DME26TZ05-NP001 — Cable Connector Enhancement

Development and validation of a robust, multiform factor applicable solution that is able to strengthen commercial of the shelf (COTS) cable connection points on variety of existing fabricated boards to remove the burden and re design and fabrication with custom solutions for enabling more robust connections.

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-2320 days left
DON26BZ05-DV084 • Department of Defense — NAVY

NAVY DON26BZ05-DV084 — DIRECT TO PHASE II: Innovative Flexible Fuel Cell Design

Develop and evaluate innovative fuel cell materials and processes to produce Class A, Type I crashworthy self-sealing fuel cells compliant with MIL-DTL-27422F.

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-2320 days left
OSW26TZ05-NV003 • Department of Defense — OSD

OSD OSW26TZ05-NV003 — High Throughput Wafer Scale Manufacturing of Custom Achromatic Infrared Meta Optics

Develop cost effective, high throughput wafer scale manufacturing processes for custom achromatic meta optic components operating in the mid wave infrared (MWIR, 3–5 µm) or long wave infrared (LWIR, 8–14 µm) spectral bands.

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-2320 days left
DPA26BZ05-DV018 • Department of Defense — DARPA

DARPA DPA26BZ05-DV018 — Hoboken - SBIR XL

Develop and demonstrate critical subsystems for an integrated underwater 3D concrete printing system capable of producing structural objects and repairs using local sediments and seawater, with minimal binder content, for expeditionary and commercial applications.

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-2320 days left
OSW26BZ05-NV016 • Department of Defense — OSD

OSD OSW26BZ05-NV016 — Desktop Instrument for Measuring Boresight Error as a Function of Incident Angle

A benchtop instrument that measures boresight error and boresight error slope as a function of window temperature, temperature gradient, and angle of incidence

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-2320 days left
DAF26BZ05-NV029 • Department of Defense — USAF

USAF DAF26BZ05-NV029 — Cost-Effective Composite Joints with Tailorable Performance and Geometry

The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls…

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-2320 days left
DAF26BZ05-DV030 • Department of Defense — USAF

USAF DAF26BZ05-DV030 — High Temp Semiconductor Transistors for Hot DoW Environments and Electronic Warfare

This D2P2 topic is seeking high temperature semiconductor electronics device solutions, informed by circuit design, applicable to high temperature DoW environments and eectronic warfare applications.

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-2320 days left
DPA26BZ05-DV022 • Department of Defense — DARPA

DARPA DPA26BZ05-DV022 — Commercialization of Ultra-High Payload-to-Weight UAS Subsystems

The overarching objective is to mature and commercialize revolutionary Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) subsystem designs capable of breaking the 4:1 payload-to-weight ratio.

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-2320 days left
N00173-24-S-BA01 • Naval Research Laboratory

NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research

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.

Review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-09-3027 days left
2023-NIST-CHIPS-SMME-01 • National Institute of Standards and Technology

CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

S. economic and national security.

Review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-11-01
PAR-25-336 • National Institutes of Health

Toward Translation of Nanotechnology Cancer Interventions (TTNCI; R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), entitled "Toward Translation of Cancer Nanotechnology Interventions (TTNCI)" is designed to enable the translation of nanotechnology-based cancer interventions relying on nanoparticle formulations and/or nano-devices.

4 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-11-16
PD-23-1242 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Plasma Physics

Proposals in the area of plasma physics submitted to the Division of Physics that are not governed by another solicitation (such as CAREER), should be submitted to the Division-wide solicitation: Division of Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects .

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedDue 2026-11-16
DE-FOA-0003612 • Office of Science

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI

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…

Review criteria on file
$16,000,000award ceilingDue 2026-12-17
ARM26BX03-DP007 • Department of Defense — ARMY

ARMY ARM26BX03-DP007 — xTech|Kinetic Reach Competition

S.S.

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-12-23
ARM26BX04-DV010 • Department of Defense — ARMY

ARMY ARM26BX04-DV010 — Ground-Based Affordable Mass (G-BAM)

The United States currently faces an "unprecedented" military buildup by China and increasing air and missile threats that demand a robust deterrent.

3 review criteria on file
amount not statedDue 2026-12-23
W911QY25R0023 • ACC APG - Natick

US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement

The Soldier Center is seeking solutions in the following scientific and technical areas: Combat Feeding & Equipment – Ration development, field feeding systems Soldier Protection & Survivability – Headborne protection, modular armor, chemical/biological protection, nanotechnology Modeling & Simulation – Soldier effectiveness, operational…

amount not statedDue 2030-02-27
W911NF25S0007 • Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Staff Research Program

The ARO is soliciting proposals for Staff Research Program opportunities. The purpose of the program is to enable ARO scientific staff to maintain and expand professional competence in support of fulfilling the ARO mission through the conduct of hands-on, basic research.

Review criteria on file
$10,000,000award ceilingDue 2030-06-02
DE-FOA-0002265 • Idaho Field Office

University Nuclear Leadership Program– Scholarship and Fellowship Support

A.S.

Review criteria on file
$3,000,000award ceilingDue 2030-10-14
W911NF-17-S-0003-SPECIALNOTICE-LC-CSAC • Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Low-Cost Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (LC CSAC)

gov Opportunity W911NF-17-S-0003-SPECIALNOTICE-LC-CSAC, is to fund a team or multiple teams to design, manufacture, and deliver a battery-powered atomic clock that achieves identical (or better) size, weight, and power (SWaP) and performance to the commercially available chip-scale atomic clock (CSAC) with a selling price goal of Precise…

Review criteria on file
amount not statedRolling
PD-23-1179 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Nanoscale Interactions

The Nanoscale Interactions program is part of theEnvironmental Engineering and Sustainabilitycluster, which also includes: 1) the Environmental Engineering program; and 2) the Environmental Sustainability program.

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling
PD-23-7236 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Biophotonics

TheBiophotonicsprogram is part of the Engineering Biology and Health cluster, which also includes: 1) theBiosensingprogram; 2) theCellular and Biochemical Engineeringprogram; 3) theDisability and Rehabilitation Engineeringprogram; and 4) theEngineering of Biomedical Systemsprogram.

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling
PD-18-1517 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices

TheElectronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices (EPMD) Programsupports innovative research on novel devices based on the principles of electronics, optics and photonics, optoelectronics, magnetics, opto- and electromechanics, electromagnetics, and related physical phenomena.

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling
PD-26-367Y • U.S. National Science Foundation

Chemical Process Systems (CPS)

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.

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling
PD-23-5345 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Engineering of Biomedical Systems

TheEngineering of Biomedical Systemsprogram is part of the Engineering Biology and Health cluster, which also includes: 1) theBiophotonicsprogram; 2) theBiosensingprogram; 3) theCellular and Biochemical Engineeringprogram; and 4) theDisability and Rehabilitation Engineeringprogram.

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling
23-612 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs

Materials Research is the field of science where physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering naturally converge in the pursuit of the fundamental understanding of the properties of materials and the phenomena they host. Materials are abundant and pervasive, serving as critical building blocks in technology and innovation.

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling
PD-18-7222 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research

Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research (XC) coordinates and supports crosscutting activities within the Division of Materials Research (DMR) and more broadly across NSF. The emphasis within XC is diversity and inclusion, international cooperation, and education (including experiential learning at REU/RET Sites).

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling
23-611 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Condensed Matter and Materials Theory

CMMT supports theoretical and computational materials research in the topical areas represented in DMR's other Topical Materials Research Programs (these are also variously known as Individual Investigator Award (IIA) Programs, or Core Programs, or Disciplinary Programs), which are: Condensed Matter Physics (CMP), Biomaterials (BMAT),…

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling
PD-20-7909 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Biosensing

The Biosensing program is part of the Engineering Biology and Health cluster, which also includes 1) the Biophotonics program; 2) the Cellular and Biochemical Engineering program; 3) the Disability and Rehabilitation Engineering program; and 4) the Engineering of Biomedical Systems program.

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling
PD-23-1403 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Process Systems, Reaction Engineering, and Molecular Thermodynamics

TheProcess Systems, Reaction Engineering, and Molecular Thermodynamicsprogram is part of the Chemical Process Systems cluster, which also includes: 1) theCatalysisprogram; 2) theElectrochemical Systemsprogram; and 3) theInterfacial Engineeringprogram.

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling
PD-23-7644 • U.S. National Science Foundation

Electrochemical Systems

TheElectrochemical Systemsprogram is part of the Chemical Process Systems cluster, which also includes: 1) theCatalysisprogram; 2) theInterfacial Engineeringprogram; and 3) theProcess Systems, Reaction Engineering, and Molecular Thermodynamicsprogram.

2 review criteria on file · agency framework
amount not statedRolling

See which materials opportunities fit your work

An account is free and shows the full announcement, the review criteria reviewers score you against, and whether you are actually eligible — including the windows that close before the deadline does.

No card required.

Related subjects