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...

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

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

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• Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Open Broad Agency Announcement

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  The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory that funds scientific ...

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• CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas

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  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

• Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery (RAPID) ARA

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  Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery (RAPID) ARA is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This Advanced Research Announ...

  artificial_intelligenceai_cybersecurityai_foundation_modelsdata_scienceautonomous_systems

• AFRL SBIR: Acoustic Sensing for Air Force Operations

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  AFRL SBIR: Acoustic Sensing for Air Force Operations is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Funds small businesses developing acoustic ...

  defense_researchsmall_businessair_force_researchacoustic sensingair force operations

• AFWERX and SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Solicitations

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  AFWERX and SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Solicitations is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). AFWERX and SpaceWERX, divisions of the Air Force Re...

  sbir_sttrsmall_businessdefense_researchinnovationsmall business innovation research

• Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

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  Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that solicits year-...

  air_force_researchspace_technologyai_foundation_modelsquantum_computingmaterials_science

• Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Internships & Fellowships

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  Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Internships & Fellowships is a program from the Air Force Research Laboratory that funds stipend-paid research ex...

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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.