Department of Defense (DoD) Grants

Open Department of Defense (DoD) grants

• DoD SBIR 26.2

  Up to $1.7Mopen

  DoD SBIR 26.2 is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II release for 2026 Topic 2, anticipate...

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• Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR)

  Up to $1.5Mopen

  Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). This opportunity supports mission...

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• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (DoD)

  Up to $1.3Mopen

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (DoD) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). Th...

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• Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

  Up to $1.0Mopen

  Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD SBIR program invest...

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• DoD SBIR 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

  Deadline: Jun 1, 2026open

  DoD SBIR 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD SBIR program seeks innovative technologies for nati...

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• DoD SBIR/STTR FY-2026 Release 1

  Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open

  DoD SBIR/STTR FY-2026 Release 1 is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). This is an expected release for DoD SBIR/STTR, with anticipated topics in...

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• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) FY2026 Release 1

  Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open

  The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) FY2026 Release 1 is a grant from the Department of Defense (DoD) that funds innovative research and tech...

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• Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research

  Deadline: May 18, 2028open

  Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Air Force Office of Scientific Researc...

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• DoD Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program, Technology/Therapeutic Development Award

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  DoD Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program, Technology/Therapeutic Development Award is a grant from the Department of Defense that funds translation ...

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• Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) Initiative

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  The Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) Initiative is a grant from the Department of Defense, managed through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane...

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• NDSEG (National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate) Fellowship Program

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  NDSEG (National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate) Fellowship Program is a grant from the Department of Defense (DoD) that funds U.S. citizens,...

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• DoD Small Business Innovation Research Program

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  DoD Small Business Innovation Research Program is a grant from the Department of Defense that funds U.S. small businesses pursuing scientific and tech...

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• SBIR/STTR Annual Broad Agency Announcements (BAA)

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  SBIR/STTR Annual Broad Agency Announcements is a grant from federal agencies participating in the SBIR and STTR programs that funds small business inn...

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• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding for GenAI Solutions (DoD)

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  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding for GenAI Solutions (DoD) is a grant from the Department of Defense (DoD) that funds small businesse...

• National Defense Education Program (NDEP) for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and Biotechnology Education, Outreach, and Workforce Initiative Programs

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  National Defense Education Program (NDEP) for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and Biotechnology Education, Outreach, and Wor...

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• DoD SBIR/STTR Programs (Various Solicitations)

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  DoD SBIR/STTR Programs (Various Solicitations) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and mea...

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• Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

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  Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD).

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• Strengthening America's Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base (SAMDIB) – Cornerstone Consortium (DoD)

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  Strengthening America's Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base (SAMDIB) – Cornerstone Consortium (DoD) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD)....

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• DoD Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Focused Program Award

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  DoD Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Focused Program Award is a grant from the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical R...

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• Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (DoD)

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  Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (DoD) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD STTR program is a parallel program to SBI...

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What Department of Defense (DoD) funds

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How to apply for Department of Defense (DoD) grants

Most Department of Defense (DoD) 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.