U.S. Department of Defense Grants

Open U.S. Department of Defense grants

• Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program

  Deadline: Dec 1, 2026open

  Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. Provides full...

  stem_educationworkforce_developmentdefense_researchstem scholarshiptuition funding

• Broad Agency Announcement for Fundamental AI Research

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  Broad Agency Announcement for Fundamental AI Research is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. Seeks AI research and development proposals in suppo...

  artificial_intelligenceai_foundation_modelsai_defenseai_scienceartificial intelligence

• DOD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

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  DOD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense that funds innovative science and technology solutions fr...

  defense_researchsmall_businessinnovationdefense technologysmall business innovation

• Laboratory-University Collaboration Initiative (LUCI) Fellowships

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  Laboratory-University Collaboration Initiative (LUCI) Fellowships is a U.S. Department of Defense program that fosters collaboration between DoD labor...

  defense_researchnational_securitydefense researchlaboratory collaborationuniversity partnership

• Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) Grants

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  Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) Grants is a U.S. Department of Defense program that funds improvements to community infrastructure nea...

  community_developmenturban_planningresiliencemilitary infrastructureinstallation resiliency

• Military OneSource Relocation Assistance Program

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  The Military OneSource Relocation Assistance Program is a program from the U.S. Department of Defense that provides relocation support services to all...

  veteranscommunity_developmentpublic_safetymilitary familiesrelocation assistance

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

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  Department of Defense Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. The DoD STTR Program requires smal...

  small_businessdefense_researchinnovationsmall business technology transfersttr

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

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

  small_businessdefense_researchinnovationsmall business innovationdefense technology

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Implementation

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  Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Implementation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. A phased rollout of cybersecurity req...

  cybersecuritynational_securitydefense_researchcybersecuritycmmc

• Defense Production Act Title III and Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Funding

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  Defense Production Act Title III and Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Funding is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. Defense Produ...

  defense_researchnational_securitydefensemilitaryindustrial_base

• Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Data Strategic Direction Support

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  Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Data Strategic Direction Support is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. This opportunity supports missi...

  data_sciencedefense_researchcybersecuritydata strategybusiness intelligence

• Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP)

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  The Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense that funds research into cancers with limited treatment option...

  cancer_researchpublic_healthbiomedical_researchrare cancersoncology

• DoD SBIR 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

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  DoD SBIR 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. This is an umbrella announcement covering annual DoD SBIR/ST...

  small_businessdefense_researchnational_securityinnovationsbir

• Increasing the Adoption of Semi-autonomous AI Agents within the DoD and Industry

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  Increasing the Adoption of Semi-autonomous AI Agents within the DoD and Industry is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. Renze Consulting, LLC rec...

  artificial_intelligenceai_defensesmall_businesssemi-autonomous aicognitive architecture

• Defense Production Act Title III - Lithium-ion Battery Supply Chain Investment

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  Defense Production Act Title III - Lithium-ion Battery Supply Chain Investment is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. Aims to expand domestic pro...

  defense_researchenergy_efficiencybattery supply chainlithium-ioncritical materials

• DOD SBIR/STTR Programs - Battery Technology Topics

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  DOD SBIR/STTR Programs - Battery Technology Topics is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. DoD invests ~$43 million annually in lithium battery te...

  defense_researchbattery technologylithium batteriesdefense applicationsenergy storage

• Department of Defense Office of Industrial Base Growth Programs

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  Department of Defense Office of Industrial Base Growth Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. The DoD offers programs to support small b...

  small_businessdefense_researchsbir_sttrnational_securitysmall business

• Defense Production Act Title III - Lithium-ion Battery Supply Chain Investment

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  Defense Production Act Title III - Lithium-ion Battery Supply Chain Investment is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. This opportunity supports m...

  defense_researchnational_securitymanufacturingelectric_vehiclesenergy_efficiency

• DOD SBIR/STTR Opportunities

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  DOD SBIR/STTR Opportunities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. Multiple solicitations for small business innovation in defense technologies i...

  sbir_sttrsmall_businessdefense_researchnational_securitydefense technology

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Program

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  Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. Program to reserve certain contracts exclus...

  small_businessveteransdefense_researchnational_securityservice-disabled veteran

What U.S. Department of Defense funds

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How to apply for U.S. Department of Defense grants

Most U.S. Department of Defense 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.