1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Pre-release December 4 2024, applications open January 8 2025, deadline February 5 2025 at 12:00 PM EST. These deadlines are past as of April 2026.
DoD SBIR 25. 1 and STTR 25. A Solicitations is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD).
The DoD SBIR and STTR programs offer small businesses funding for innovative research and development projects with defense and dual-use applications, prioritizing topics that address key defense challenges, including cybersecurity. The pre-release period is December 4, 2024 – January 7, 2025, with applications opening January 8, 2025.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Department of Defense (DoD)” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
DoD SBIR 25. 1 and STTR 25. A Solicitations Open Soon | E.
B. Howard Consulting DoD SBIR 25. 1 and STTR 25.
A Solicitations Open Soon The Department of Defense (DoD) is gearing up to release its 25. 1 SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and 25. A STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) solicitations, offering small businesses a pathway to secure funding for innovative research and development projects with defense and dual-use applications.
These programs provide critical non-dilutive funding to foster technological advancements that align with DoD’s mission and priorities. With the pre-release scheduled for December 4, 2024 , and applications opening January 8, 2025 , now is the time to start planning your submission.
Pre-Release Period: December 4, 2024 Applications Open: January 8, 2025 Submission Deadline: February 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST Why Participate in the DoD SBIR/STTR Programs? The DoD SBIR and STTR programs are designed to engage small businesses in federal R&D with strong commercialization potential.
They support innovative technologies that address the challenges faced by the military while offering opportunities to adapt these solutions for broader markets. SBIR 25. 1: Targets early-stage R&D projects that meet DoD-specific needs, fostering groundbreaking innovations that can be further developed for military or commercial use.
STTR 25. A: Focuses on collaborations between small businesses and research institutions, enabling academic research to transition into practical applications. During the pre-release period (December 4, 2024 – January 7, 2025), you can review topics of interest and connect with the topic authors to ask technical questions.
Once the solicitation opens on January 8, direct communication with the topic authors will no longer be allowed, so use this period wisely to refine your approach.
The DoD SBIR/STTR programs prioritize topics that address key defense challenges, including emerging technologies in areas such as: Artificial intelligence and machine learning The competition for DoD funding is fierce, and preparing a strong application requires time and attention to detail. Starting early allows you to: Review solicitation topics to ensure alignment with DoD priorities.
Refine your technical approach and commercialization strategy. Engage with topic authors during the pre-release period. Navigate necessary registrations, including SAM.
gov and the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP). With applications closing on February 5, 2025 , the clock is ticking to take advantage of this opportunity. The DoD SBIR/STTR programs offer a critical pathway to funding that can accelerate your innovation while opening doors to potential military and commercial markets.
Visit the DoD SBIR/STTR Opportunities website for detailed information on the solicitation and topics. Ready To Take the Next Step? We assist our clients in locating, applying for, and evaluating the outcomes of non-dilutive grant funding.
We believe non-dilutive funding is a crucial tool for mitigating investment risks, and we are dedicated to guiding our clients through the entire process—from identifying the most suitable opportunities to submitting and managing grant applications.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses. Specific eligibility criteria will be outlined in the solicitation. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by topic Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 5, 2025. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
DoD Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), administered by the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, supports basic research in science and engineering at U. S.
Manufacturing USA: Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Project Calls is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued through the ARM Institute, a Manufacturing USA Institute. Project calls fund research and development in advanced manufacturing robotics, integrating sensor technologies, end-effector development, software, artificial intelligence, materials science, human-machine behavior modeling, and quality assurance. The ARM Institute's mission is to deploy robotic technology that strengthens the domestic manufacturing innovation ecosystem. Only ARM Institute members may submit proposals. Eligible applicants include universities, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations operating as US entities within a consortium. Award amounts vary by project call scope.
The OCRP Outcomes Consortium Development Award supports a multi-institutional research effort conducted by leading ovarian cancer researchers and consumer advocates that specifically focuses on identifying and understanding predictors of disease outcomes in ovarian cancer patients. This effort will be executed through a two-stage approach using two separate award mechanisms: this FY12 Outcomes Consortium Development Award, which will enable the consortium to lay the groundwork for the research project, including proof of concept, and the FY14 Outcomes Consortium Award, which will support the execution of the full research project. Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-12-OCRP-OCDA. Assistance Listing: 12.420. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $1.3M total program funding.
SBIR/STTR Programs is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR and STTR programs support U.S. small businesses in developing high-risk, high-impact medical materiel technologies with potential for wider commercialization, including those that could leverage AI for warfighter health and survival. This program seeks proposals that demonstrate both technical innovation and real clinical relevance in areas such as trauma care, battlefield triage, far-forward telemedicine, and digital health systems with AI-enabled triage.
Defense Health Agency (DHA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR program provides funding and support for small businesses to develop innovative healthcare technologies and solutions that benefit the military. It focuses on biomedical and health-focused technologies that enhance medical readiness, clinical care delivery, force health protection, operational medicine, and military healthcare modernization. Topics are aligned with real-world needs such as trauma care, telemedicine, infectious disease diagnostics, and wearable monitoring tools.