Basic and Applied Scientific Research in Texas
Basic and Applied Scientific Research (12.300) awarded $132 million to recipients in Texas in 301 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.2% of the program's national total. University of Texas at Austin received the most, $24.5 million.
- Awarded in Texas$132 million
- Awards301
- Share of the program3.2%
- Rank among states11th of 53
- National total$4.1 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 127 | $30.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 124 | $26.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 137 | $29.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 123 | $23.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 113 | $22.2 million |
Recipients in Texas
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Colleges and universities | 57 | $24.5 million |
| William Marsh Rice University | Colleges and universities | 39 | $24.1 million |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Colleges and universities | 42 | $20.3 million |
| Texas A&m Engineering Experiment Station | Colleges and universities | 44 | $16.5 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | Colleges and universities | 25 | $11.3 million |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Colleges and universities | 14 | $5.9 million |
| University of Houston System | Colleges and universities | 8 | $4.9 million |
| Texas Tech University System | Colleges and universities | 14 | $4.9 million |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Colleges and universities | 14 | $4.9 million |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service | Nonprofits | 1 | $2.9 million |
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 Texas?
$132 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 301 awards. Texas ranks 11th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Basic and Applied Scientific Research money in Texas?
The largest recipient is University of Texas at Austin, with $24.5 million in 57 awards. Next are William Marsh Rice University and University of Texas at Arlington.
Can organizations in Texas 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 Texas
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Unaccompanied Alien Children Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii