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 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

• 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

• 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

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

  Deadline: Dec 1, 2026open

  National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Provides fellowships to...

• 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

• Advanced Materials for Ballistic Protection

  open

  Advanced Materials for Ballistic Protection is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). A program aimed at advancing materials science to improv...

  materials_sciencedefense_researchballistic protectionadvanced materialsmaterials science

• Defense Base Energy Efficiency Projects

  open

  Defense Base Energy Efficiency Projects is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) that funds energy efficiency improvements at military bas...

  energy_efficiencyresiliencedefense_researchenergy efficiencymilitary installations

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

  open

  Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) funds small businesses to conduct cooperative R&D with non...

  small_businessdefense_researchinnovationtechnology transferdual-use technology

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) Program

  open

  Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The SCALE program is a public-private-acade...

  workforce_developmenthigher_educationdefense_researchmanufacturingsmall_business

• 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

• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Solicitations

  open

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Solicitations is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense...

  artificial_intelligenceai_foundation_modelsai_roboticsquantum_computinghuman_computer_interaction

• 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...

  ai_foundation_modelsai_defensesmall_businessinnovative technologiesprocurement

• 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

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.