Basic Scientific Research in Colorado
Basic Scientific Research (12.431) awarded $33.1 million to recipients in Colorado in 73 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.2% of the program's national total. The Regents of the University of Colorado received the most, $24.6 million.
- Awarded in Colorado$33.1 million
- Awards73
- Share of the program1.2%
- Rank among states21st of 50
- National total$2.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 30 | $5.7 million |
| FY 2022 | 28 | $5.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 32 | $7.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 29 | $7.0 million |
| FY 2025 | 25 | $6.9 million |
Recipients in Colorado
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colleges and universities | 39 | $24.6 million |
| Colorado State University | Colleges and universities | 13 | $3.2 million |
| Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines | Colleges and universities | 8 | $2.8 million |
| Contextualize, LLC | Small businesses | 1 | $748,096 |
| University of Denver | Colleges and universities | 2 | $621,998 |
| Synthio Chemicals Inc | Businesses | 1 | $484,582 |
| Fox Materials Consulting, LLC | Small businesses | 1 | $205,500 |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colleges and universities | 1 | $120,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colleges and universities | 1 | $116,000 |
| Telluride Science | Nonprofits | 3 | $79,920 |
Open opportunities under this program
- UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement
- FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)
- FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
- LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)
- DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH
- DEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH
- ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS
- US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement
- Staff Research Program
See all 12 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Basic Scientific Research money goes to Colorado?
$33.1 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 73 awards. Colorado ranks 21st of 50 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Basic Scientific Research money in Colorado?
The largest recipient is The Regents of the University of Colorado, with $24.6 million in 39 awards. Next are Colorado State University and Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines.
Can organizations in Colorado apply now?
Yes, 12 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 Scientific Research in other states
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