OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesFA955026S0001

Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Air Force Office of Scientific ResearchNo deadline listedUp to $10,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is the Air Force Office of Scientific Research's broad basic research announcement, funding fundamental science in engineering, information, physical, and biological sciences relevant to Air Force needs. It fits research-performing organizations such as universities, industry labs, and nonprofits with genuine R&D capability. Retail, construction, finance, and other businesses without a research mission should not bother applying.

Best for
University research groups, Industry labs doing basic science, Nonprofit research organizations, Small businesses with Air Force-relevant R&D
Not for
Retail, construction, or finance businesses without a research angle, Organizations seeking funding outside basic research
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
70
Good Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transit)
53
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
50
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
50
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
50
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
49
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
48
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
47
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
45
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
44
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
43
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, State and local governments, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $10,000,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $10,000,000, with about 9,999 awards expected. The notice does not publish typical award sizes.
Who can apply for this grant?
Universities, industry labs, and other research organizations may apply, including small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and government entities. The notice says to see the announcement for full eligibility details.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The notice does not say specifically. Small businesses and for-profits are listed as eligible applicant types, but you should check the announcement for details on sole proprietors and single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are listed among the applicant types that may apply.

Summary

Broad AFOSR basic research announcement supporting fundamental science in engineering/information and physical/biological sciences relevant to Air Force needs. Universities, industry labs, and other research organizations may apply; awards up to $10M.

About this grant

AFOSR plans, coordinates, and executes the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) basic research program in response to technical guidance from AFRL and requirements of the Air Force. Additionally, the office fosters, supports, and conducts research within Air Force, university, and industry laboratories; and ensures transition of research results to support U.S. Air Force needs. The focus of AFOSR is on research areas that offer significant and comprehensive benefits to our national war fighting and peacekeeping capabilities. These areas are organized and managed in two scientific Departments: Engineering and Information Science (RTA), Physical and Biological Sciences (RTB), and our international offices (EAORD, SOARD, and AOARD). The research activities managed within each Department are summarized in this section.

Who can apply

See Announcement

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Defense
  • Science
  • Research

Program contact

Calvin D Scott Grantorafosr.baa@us.af.mil703-696-7308

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