Basic and Applied Scientific Research in Illinois
Basic and Applied Scientific Research (12.300) awarded $80.4 million to recipients in Illinois in 144 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.9% of the program's national total. University of Illinois received the most, $34.1 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$80.4 million
- Awards144
- Share of the program1.9%
- Rank among states18th of 53
- National total$4.1 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 63 | $15.8 million |
| FY 2022 | 62 | $15.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 72 | $19.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 67 | $13.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 54 | $15.6 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 55 | $34.1 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 46 | $19.8 million |
| The University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 26 | $14.3 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 6 | $6.5 million |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Colleges and universities | 5 | $3.7 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Northern Illinois University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $518,946 |
| UI Labs | Nonprofits | 1 | $500,000 |
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 Illinois?
$80.4 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 144 awards. Illinois ranks 18th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Basic and Applied Scientific Research money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is University of Illinois, with $34.1 million in 55 awards. Next are Northwestern University and The University of Chicago.
Can organizations in Illinois 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 Illinois
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant