Basic and Applied Scientific Research in Colorado
Basic and Applied Scientific Research (12.300) awarded $119 million to recipients in Colorado in 148 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 2.9% of the program's national total. Colorado State University received the most, $63.4 million.
- Awarded in Colorado$119 million
- Awards148
- Share of the program2.9%
- Rank among states12th of 53
- National total$4.1 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 81 | $28.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 76 | $30.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 68 | $26.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 55 | $22.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 38 | $12.1 million |
Recipients in Colorado
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Colleges and universities | 61 | $63.4 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colleges and universities | 59 | $35.2 million |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | Nonprofits | 5 | $7.5 million |
| Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines | Colleges and universities | 14 | $7.0 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colleges and universities | 4 | $2.6 million |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institute | Nonprofits | 1 | $2.0 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colleges and universities | 3 | $708,658 |
| Colorado School of Mines Building Corporation | Nonprofits | 1 | $450,000 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Special Program Announcement for Office of Naval Research Research Opportunity: FY27 Communications and Networking Applied Research
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
- NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research
- FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
- Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School
- Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) Broad Agency Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026
Questions people ask
How much Basic and Applied Scientific Research money goes to Colorado?
$119 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 148 awards. Colorado ranks 12th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Basic and Applied Scientific Research money in Colorado?
The largest recipient is Colorado State University, with $63.4 million in 61 awards. Next are The Regents of the University of Colorado and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
Can organizations in Colorado apply now?
Yes, 7 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Basic and Applied Scientific Research in other states
- California
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- Maryland
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- District of Columbia
- Michigan
- Washington
- Virginia
Other large programs in Colorado
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Special Education Grants to States
- Federal Transit Formula Grants