Department of Defense (DOD) Grants

Open Department of Defense (DOD) grants

• National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) Open Calls

  Up to $1.0Mopen

  National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) Open Calls is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects...

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• Department of Defense Vision Research Grants

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  Department of Defense Vision Research Grants is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD).

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• Hybrid Blockchain for Smart Contracts

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  Hybrid Blockchain for Smart Contracts is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Proposes a hybrid blockchain system leveraging smart contracts to e...

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• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II

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  The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II is a grant from the Department of Defense and other federal agencies that funds small b...

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• Microelectronics Commons

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  The Microelectronics Commons is a program from the Department of Defense that funds domestic microelectronics research, development, and prototyping c...

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

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

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• Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP) - Production OTAs (Phase 2)

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  Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP) - Production OTAs (Phase 2) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). The DBIMP provides fu...

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• AI for National Security Research

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  AI for National Security Research is a grant from the Department of Defense (DOD) that funds research advancing trustworthy artificial intelligence sy...

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• National Defense Education Program

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  National Defense Education Program is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). This program supports a wide variety of activities including professio...

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• AI Research for National Security

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  AI Research for National Security is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Funds AI research projects to enhance national defense capabilities.

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• SCABBARD: Supply Chain Assurance with Blockchain-Based Acquisition for Resilience and Deterrence

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  SCABBARD: Supply Chain Assurance with Blockchain-Based Acquisition for Resilience and Deterrence is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Develops...

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• PCN for Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

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  PCN for Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Develops a smart contract framework using blockchain to impro...

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• Securing the Supply Chain Using Blockchain Encryption and Digital Tokens

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  Securing the Supply Chain Using Blockchain Encryption and Digital Tokens is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Creates a software application t...

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• Blockchain Based Secure Data Sharing Platform

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  Blockchain Based Secure Data Sharing Platform is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Develops a blockchain infrastructure platform to secure and...

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• National Defense Education Program (NDEP) for STEM

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  National Defense Education Program (NDEP) for STEM is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Supports STEM education and outreach programs that inc...

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• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I

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  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Encourages small businesses to engage in federa...

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• America Makes: Next Generation Supply Chain and Manufacturing

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  America Makes: Next Generation Supply Chain and Manufacturing is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Supports projects to strengthen domestic su...

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• High Frequency Omni-Directional Acoustic Sensor with Open Architecture Telemetry

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  High Frequency Omni-Directional Acoustic Sensor with Open Architecture Telemetry is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). This pre-release SBIR op...

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• Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Grants

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  Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Grants is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Funds advanced research in areas including cyber...

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• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

  open

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). DOD SBIR supports high-risk R&D by small businesses in ...

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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.