The Department of Defense announced the Fiscal Year 2026 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI), a major competitive funding program with $170 million total across 22 topic areas. MURI supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education with emphasis on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. The program is jointly sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Topic areas span autonomous systems, AI and machine learning, quantum science, advanced materials, and other frontier research domains relevant to national defense. Individual MURI grants typically provide $1.25 million to $1.5 million per year for three years, with an option for two additional years. The funding opportunity number is W911NF25S0004. Optional white papers were due May 2, 2025, and full proposals are due September 5, 2025. MURI has operated for over 40 years and is one of the DoD's premier mechanisms for university-based fundamental research. The program emphasizes close management by Service Program Officers and requires true multidisciplinary collaboration.

Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) FY 2027 Solicitation is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). Requests pre-proposals for technology demonstrations at military installations to validate innovations in soil/water management, munitions response, and corrosion mitigation. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation An official website of the United States government Official websites use .mil .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization. Secure .mil websites use HTTPS ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, Other Chemicals of Concern For mobile, landscape view is recommended. ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation ESTCP released a solicitation on January 8, 2026. ESTCP projects are formal demonstrations in which innovative technologies are rigorously evaluated. Demonstrations are conducted at DoW facilities and sites to document improved efficiency, enhanced resilience, and cost savings. ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation Below are instructions and cost spreadsheets for submitting a pre-proposal. Researchers from Federal organizations, universities, and private industry can apply for ESTCP funding. DoW organizations should refer to the FY27 DoW instructions, other Federal organizations should refer to the FY27 Federal Instructions, and private industry and universities should refer to the FY27 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructions. To view the BAA, visit the website here . The due date for all pre-proposals is March 12, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. ET. Submittals must follow the directions as described in the instructions. All pre-proposals must respond to a Topic Area associated with the solicitation; Topic Areas are provided below. Please note the icons on the right of each Topic Area denote the organization type that may address the Topic Area. A separate FY 2027 ESTCP Solicitation for Topic Areas related to Installation Energy and Water will be released in early February with responses due in early April. FY27 ESTCP DoW Pre-Proposal Instructions FY27 ESTCP Federal Outside DoW Pre-Proposal Instructions FY27 ESTCP BAA PreProposal Instructions Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Other Chemicals of Concern Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy Resilience & Optimization) 3500 Defense Pentagon, RM 5C646 Washington, DC 20301-3500 About DoD | DoD Information Quality | No Fear Act | Plain Language | Privacy Program | USA.gov Other Chemicals of Concern Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy Resilience & Optimization) 3500 Defense Pentagon, RM 5C646 Washington, DC 20301-3500 About DoD | DoD Information Quality | No Fear Act | Plain Language | Privacy Program | USA.gov Application snapshot: target deadline March 12, 2026; published funding information $500,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Federal agencies, universities, and private sector organizations. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

SBIR DMEA254-P001: RF Frontend Design (RFE) on Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) Open Topic is sponsored by Department of Defense (DMEA). DOD SBIR topic DMEA254-P001: RF Frontend Design (RFE) on Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) Open Topic. Component: Department of Defense (DMEA). Command: DMEA. Solicitation: DoD SBIR 2025.4. Phase(s): I, II, SPII. Status: Pre-Release. Open date: 3/4/2026. Application snapshot: target deadline March 25, 2026; published funding information Phase II: up to $1,750,000; eligibility guidance Small business concerns (SBCs) organized for profit, with a place of business in the United States; at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more U.S. citizens or permanent residents; no more than 500 employees including affiliates. Principal investigator must be primarily employed by the SBC. Some topics require a facility clearance and CMMC certification. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Colorado Small Business Grants and Programs (State) is sponsored by State of Colorado. State-level small business support requiring participation in at least four program events. Applicants must be 18+, U. S. citizens or legal residents, supporting minority and underrepresented entrepreneurs. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Small Business Grant Programs Click here for COVID-19 Resources & Information --> Get Started --> Customer Portal Grants to drive your business Small Business Grant Programs CEF does not offer any grants, but CEF helps administer several grant assistance programs for small businesses across Colorado. Boulder County Small Business Grant/Changing Economic Environment Program (2024) CEF helped to administer a $225,000 grant opportunity supporting small businesses in Unincorporated Boulder County impacted by the costs (including labor costs) of doing business in the County's rapidly changing economic environment. Boulder ARPA Small Business Grant Program CEF helped to administer this grant program, providing more than $500K in grant dollars to City of Boulder small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. El Paso County Regional Small Business Relief Fund CEF helped to administer two rounds of this grant program, providing more than $24 million in grant dollars to El Paso County small businesses and nonprofits. Marshall Fire Small Business CEF helped to administer 20 grants with this grant program, providing $400K in grant dollars to Boulder County small businesses impacted by the Marshall Fire. One source to look for grants or funding is the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Small Business Grant Programs CEF works with different partners to evaluate and distribute grant dollars for various programs. Small Business Grant Programs Small Business Grant Assistance Programs does not offer any grants, but CEF helps administer several grant assistance programs for small businesses across Colorado. As cities, counties, and other partners look to create new grant programs to help small businesses, we work diligently to facilitate those programs and make them available to you. One source to look for grants or funding is the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Boulder County Small Business Grant/Changing Economic Environment Program (2024) A program implementing a $225,000 one-time competitive grant opportunity supporting small businesses in Unincorporated Boulder County impacted by the costs (including labor costs) of doing business in the County's rapidly changing economic environment. This is now closed. Boulder ARPA Small Business Grant Program CEF helped to administer this grant program, providing more than $500K in grant dollars to City of Boulder small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. Marshall Fire Small Business Grants Program (2023) CEF helped to administer 20 grants with this grant program, providing $400K in grant dollars to Boulder County small businesses impacted by the Marshall Fire. El Paso County Regional Small Business Relief Fund CEF helped to administer two rounds of this grant program, providing Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Varies by program; eligibility guidance U. S. citizens or legal residents age 18+; participation in four program events required Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

YouthBuild (Department of Labor) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor. Federal funding for youth workforce training programs; could be adapted to support vocational training in food entrepreneurship like ice‑cream making. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Opportunity Listing - YouthBuild 2025 An official website of the United States government Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. You've been logged out. Please sign in again. YouthBuild 2025: FOA-ETA-26-38 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Assistance Listings: 17.274 -- YouthBuild Last Updated: December 23, 2025 View version history on Grants.gov Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), DOL will award grants through a competitive process to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth. YouthBuild prepares participants for quality jobs in various industry sectors, and includes wrap-around supportive services such as assistance in transportation, childcare, and housing. YouthBuild programs must offer participants construction training and hands-on experiences building affordable housing... for their community. Programs may also include a Construction Plus component, providing vocational training in additional high-demand industries. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA. Special district governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments City or township governments Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and state institutions of higher education See the Funding Opportunity, Section II.A for complete eligibility information. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization"s religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated YouthBuild_2025_FOA-ETA-26-38.pdf YouthBuild 2025 FOA-ETA-26-38.pdf Dec 23, 2025 03:20 PM UTC Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8.17.23.pdf Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf Dec 23, 2025 03:21 PM UTC Link to additional information Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training To give feedback, contact: simpler@grants.gov Grants.gov Support Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Varied—up to several million per grant; eligibility guidance Organizations serving youth in disadvantaged communities; nonprofit or public entities eligible ([startuplaunchday. com](https://startuplaunchday. com/grants/? utm_source=openai)). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

YouthBuild 2025 Grant Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Funds pre-apprenticeship programs for opportunity youth ages 16-24. While construction is a core requirement, the 'Construction Plus' component allows for vocational training in other high-demand sectors like mechanical repair. Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information $1,000,000 - $2,000,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, state/local governments, and Tribal entities. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.