Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Grants

Open Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) grants

• Advanced Robotics & Automation for Manufacturing Cooperative Agreement

  Up to $88Mopen

  Advanced Robotics & Automation for Manufacturing Cooperative Agreement is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Supports the Advanced Rob...

  manufacturingroboticsautomationmanufacturingadvanced_technology

• Functional Materials Open BAA (AFRL/RX)

  Up to $48MDeadline: Oct 26, 2028open

  Functional Materials Open BAA (AFRL/RX) is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This two-step BAA (FA8650-22-S-5002) solicits white pape...

  materials_sciencedefense_researchfunctional materialswarfareprotection

• Artificial Intelligence and Next Generation Distributed Command and Control (C2)

  Up to $20MDeadline: Aug 30, 2028open

  Artificial Intelligence and Next Generation Distributed Command and Control (C2) is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that funds a...

  artificial_intelligencedefense_researchcybersecurityaidistributed command

• Munitions Directorate Open BAA (FA8651-22-S-0001)

  Up to $1.0MDeadline: Mar 21, 2027open

  The Munitions Directorate Open BAA (FA8651-22-S-0001) is a broad area announcement from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that funds research a...

  defense_researchbasic_researchconvergence_researchmunitionsresearch and development

• High Power Electromagnetics (HPEM) Modeling and Effects BAA (FA9451-22-S-0001)

  Deadline: Dec 21, 2026open

  High Power Electromagnetics (HPEM) Modeling and Effects BAA (FA9451-22-S-0001) is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This Broad Agency...

  defense_researchnational_securityai_cybersecurityautonomous_systemshigh power electromagnetics

• AFRL Airman Systems Directorate Open Broad Agency Announcement

  Deadline: Apr 15, 2027open

  AFRL Airman Systems Directorate Open Broad Agency Announcement is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that funds research into human...

  ai_healthcarehuman_computer_interactionbiomedical_researchhuman-centered technologybio-behavioral

• Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Request for Information for High Hypersonic Reentry Flight Experiment Program

  Deadline: Apr 30, 2027open

  Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Request for Information for High Hypersonic Reentry Flight Experiment Program is sponsored by Air Force Research ...

  defense_researchair_force_researchautonomous_systemsspace_technologyhypersonic reentry

• Extreme Computing (AI in Embedded and Edge Systems)

  Deadline: Sep 20, 2028open

  Extreme Computing (AI in Embedded and Edge Systems) is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Invests in efficient computing architectures...

  artificial_intelligenceai_foundation_modelsai_defenseautonomous_systemsdata_science

• Multispectral Sensing & Detection Division Research (BAA)

  Deadline: Sep 25, 2028open

  Multispectral Sensing & Detection Division Research (BAA) is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that supports research in antenna t...

  air_force_researchdefense_researchcybersecurityspace_technologyautonomous_systems

• Functional Materials Open BAA (AFRL/RX)

  Deadline: Oct 26, 2028open

  Functional Materials Open BAA (AFRL/RX) is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and m...

  materials_sciencedefense_researchfunctional materialsmaterials sciencetechnology development

• AFRL Tactical Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

  Deadline: Nov 22, 2028open

  AFRL Tactical Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate that funds research...

  small_businessair_force_researchartificial_intelligenceveteranstactical communications

• Air Dominance Board Agency Announcement (BAA) - Artificial Intelligence/Autonomy and Machine Learning

  Deadline: Oct 31, 2029open

  Air Dominance Board Agency Announcement (BAA) - Artificial Intelligence/Autonomy and Machine Learning is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (A...

  artificial_intelligenceai_foundation_modelsai_roboticsai_defenseartificial intelligence

• Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)

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  Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER) is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). PACER is a Broad Agency Anno...

  air_force_researchdefense_researchspace_technologymaterials_scienceaerospace

• AFRL Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)

  open

  AFRL Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (A...

  defense_researchair_force_researchai_cybersecurityautonomous_systemsdirected energy

• CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas

  open

  CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that solicits white papers and technical proposals...

  defense_researchai_foundation_modelsai_roboticsai_cybersecurityautonomous_systems

• AFRL SBIR: Acoustic Sensing for Air Force Operations

  open

  AFRL SBIR: Acoustic Sensing for Air Force Operations is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This SBIR grant funds small businesses deve...

  defense_researchsmall_businessair_force_researchacoustic sensingair force operations

• AFRL Diverse Collegiate R&D Collaboration Program

  open

  The AFRL Diverse Collegiate R&D Collaboration Program is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that supports collaborative research an...

  air_force_researchenergy_efficiencyautonomous_systemsmaterials_scienceaerospace research

• Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA)

  open

  The Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement is a grant from the Air Force Research Labor...

  defense_researchair_force_researchbiomedical_researchai_healthcareai_foundation_models

• SBIR Phase II: A Prototype for Geosynchronous Satellite Surveillance using Passive RF Collection

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  SBIR Phase II: A Prototype for Geosynchronous Satellite Surveillance using Passive RF Collection is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AF...

  space_technologydefense_researchai_cybersecuritysatellite surveillancegeosynchronous orbit

• CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas

  open

  CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that solicits research proposals addressing human ...

  defense_researchair_force_researchbasic_researchai_foundation_modelsai_robotics

What Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) funds

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How to apply for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) grants

Most Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.