Basic Scientific Research in Tennessee
Basic Scientific Research (12.431) awarded $111 million to recipients in Tennessee in 475 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.9% of the program's national total. University of Tennessee received the most, $52.0 million.
- Awarded in Tennessee$111 million
- Awards475
- Share of the program3.9%
- Rank among states6th of 50
- National total$2.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 164 | $18.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 148 | $24.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 143 | $26.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 127 | $12.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 150 | $28.1 million |
Recipients in Tennessee
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 16 | $52.0 million |
| Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated | Nonprofits | 444 | $49.9 million |
| University of Memphis | Colleges and universities | 7 | $5.5 million |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Colleges and universities | 7 | $2.7 million |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 1 | $599,896 |
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 Tennessee?
$111 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 475 awards. Tennessee ranks 6th of 50 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Basic Scientific Research money in Tennessee?
The largest recipient is University of Tennessee, with $52.0 million in 16 awards. Next are Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated and University of Memphis.
Can organizations in Tennessee 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 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