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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Program: Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) is sponsored by DEPT OF DEFENSE.
To partner with like-minded organizations in managing the Department's merit-based SMART scholarship program and in awarding scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in any of the 22 STEM disciplines of critical importance to the national security mission.
The SMART Scholarship Program also offers internships to all scholars and guaranteed placement into a civilian STEM position after completion of a post-secondary academic degree. This listing is currently active. Program number: 12.
631. Last updated on 2026-01-16.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Subject Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, Small business (less than 500 employees), Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization, Other private institutions/organizations Subject to language in funding opportunity announcement. Eligible applicant types include: For-Profit Organization, Small Business Person, Not-for-Profit Organization, Nonprofit Organization. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $95,000,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Program: Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) is offered by DEPT OF DEFENSE and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program is sponsored by DEPT OF DEFENSE. To maintain technological superiority in the scientific areas relevant to Air Force needs; to prevent technological surprise to our nation and create it for our adversaries; to maintain a strong research infrastructure composed of Air Force laboratories, industry, and universities; and to complement the national research effort. This listing is currently active. Program number: 12.800. Last updated on 2026-01-21.
Congressionally Directed Assistance is sponsored by DEPT OF DEFENSE. To implement Congressionally directed assistance for the purposes identified in the Department of Defense (“DoD”) annual appropriations act. The resulting assistance instruments support a variety of Congressional priorities. DoD awards the appropriate assistance instruments for the Congressionally identified purposes consistent with its authority, including applicable requirements for merit-based or competitive processes. This listing is currently active. Program number: 12.599. Last updated on 2026-01-20.
Uniformed Services University Medical Research Projects is sponsored by DEPT OF DEFENSE. The mission of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences is to educate, train, and comprehensively prepare uniformed services health professionals, scientists, and leaders to support the Military and Public Health Systems, the National Security and National Defense Strategies of the United States, and the readiness of our Uniformed Services. The Research Support Division is responsible for grant and cooperative agreement execution as codified in 10 USC 2358 and 10 USC 2113(g). The Division proactively leads the grants/cooperative agreements process - announcing, awarding, and administering grants/cooperative agreements - advancing the Agency’s mission to serve the University’s students, faculty, and staff. This listing is currently active. Program number: 12.750. Last updated on 2026-01-21.
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