U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Grants

Open U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) grants

• National Defense Education Program (NDEP) for STEM Programs

  Up to $10Mopen

  National Defense Education Program (NDEP) for STEM Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD seeks innovative applications to...

  k12_educationstem_educationworkforce_developmenteducation_researchstem education

• Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs

  Up to $2.0Mopen

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

  defense_researchhuman_computer_interactionai_healthcaresbirsttr

• SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

  Up to $46KDeadline: Dec 4, 2026open

  SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Provides full tuition, an annual stipend, and guaranteed emplo...

  education_researchstemaimachine learningworkforce development

• Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

  Deadline: Oct 1, 2026open

  Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is a Congressionally authorize...

  small_businessdefense_researchinnovationsmall business innovation researchsbir

• Department of Defense - Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)

  Deadline: Oct 1, 2026open

  Department of Defense - Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Multiple disease-...

  health_disparitiesinfectious_diseasemedical_researchdisease_studiesimmunology

• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship

  Deadline: Nov 1, 2026open

  National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). A highly competitive fellowship...

  higher_educationdefense_researchstem_educationyouth_developmentadult_education

• SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

  Deadline: Dec 4, 2026open

  SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measura...

  artificial_intelligenceai_foundation_modelsai_cybersecuritydata_sciencecybersecurity

• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

  open

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD SBIR program invests in small business tec...

  sbir_sttrsmall_businessdefense_researchautonomous_systemsartificial_intelligence

• National Youth Sports Program

  open

  National Youth Sports Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) administered through the National Council of Youth Sports that fund...

  youth_sportsyouth_developmentcommunity_developmentyouth sportssummer sports

• Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)

  open

  Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by U.S. Depar...

  defense_researchbasic_researchconvergence_researchnational_securitymultidisciplinary research

• DoD Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Research and Education Program

  open

  DoD Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Research and Education Program is a grant from U.S. Depar...

  artificial_intelligenceai_foundation_modelsai_roboticsai_cybersecurityai_ethics_research

• DoD SBIR/STTR Annual Broad Agency Announcements (BAA)/Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)

  open

  DoD SBIR/STTR Annual Broad Agency Announcements (BAA)/Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD SB...

  sbir_sttrsmall_businessdefense_researchnational_securityinnovation

• DoD Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) Program

  open

  DoD Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). APFIT aims to...

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

  open

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

  small_businessdefense_researchautonomous_systemsai_roboticsnational_security

• Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

  open

  Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of ...

  defense_researchair_force_researchnavy_researchautonomous_systemsmaterials_science

• Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

  open

  Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Similar to SBIR, the STTR program focuses on foste...

  small_businessdefense_researchinnovationsmall business innovation researchtechnology transfer

• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (DoD SBIR)

  open

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (DoD SBIR) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD SBIR program aims to stimulate ...

  small_businessdefense_researchinnovationsmall business innovation researchsbir

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

  open

  Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is a federal grant program administered by participating agencies including NSF, NIH, DOD, NASA, and...

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

  open

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

  sbir_sttrdefense_researchnational_securityinnovationsmall_business

• Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Broad Agency Announcements (BAA)/Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)

  open

  Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Broad Agency Announcements (BAA)/Commerc...

  small_businessdefense_researchnational_securityinnovationsbir

What U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awards:

How to apply for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) grants

Most U.S. 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.