Basic and Applied Scientific Research in Tennessee
Basic and Applied Scientific Research (12.300) awarded $29.6 million to recipients in Tennessee in 41 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.7% of the program's national total. University of Tennessee received the most, $14.2 million.
- Awarded in Tennessee$29.6 million
- Awards41
- Share of the program0.7%
- Rank among states28th of 53
- National total$4.1 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 16 | $3.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 14 | $3.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 21 | $7.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 21 | $8.0 million |
| FY 2025 | 14 | $7.8 million |
Recipients in Tennessee
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 19 | $14.2 million |
| Vanderbilt University | Colleges and universities | 14 | $9.3 million |
| University of Memphis | Colleges and universities | 3 | $3.1 million |
| Tennessee State University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $1.2 million |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 2 | $992,985 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nonprofits | 1 | $849,468 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
- 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 Tennessee?
$29.6 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 41 awards. Tennessee ranks 28th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Basic and Applied Scientific Research money in Tennessee?
The largest recipient is University of Tennessee, with $14.2 million in 19 awards. Next are Vanderbilt University and University of Memphis.
Can organizations in Tennessee apply now?
Yes, 8 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 Tennessee
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Head Start