Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Alabama
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $14.3 million to recipients in Alabama in 20 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.4% of the program's national total. University of Alabama received the most, $6.8 million.
- Awarded in Alabama$14.3 million
- Awards20
- Share of the program0.4%
- Rank among states29th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 8 | $1.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 8 | $791,881 |
| FY 2023 | 9 | $2.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 7 | $7.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 6 | $3.0 million |
Recipients in Alabama
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Colleges and universities | 8 | $6.8 million |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Colleges and universities | 2 | $3.3 million |
| Auburn University | Colleges and universities | 6 | $2.4 million |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research and Technology Corporation | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.7 million |
| University of South Alabama | Colleges and universities | 1 | $187,943 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Air Force Fiscal Year 2027 Young Investigator Program (YIP)
- AFRL/AFOSR-Taiwan NSTC Frontiers in Materials and Nanostructures: AI-Driven Discovery, Quantum Geometry, and Energy-Efficient Information Technologies 2027-2030
- AFRL/AFOSR Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 University Center for High-Speed Aerothermoelasticity
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
- US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Indo-Pacific Fundamental Research Collaboration Opportunities
- CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas
- CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas
- FOUNDATIONS OF TRUSTED SYSTEMS
- Coordinating Austere Nodes through Virtualization and Analysis of Streams (CANVAS)
- Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments
See all 18 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money goes to Alabama?
$14.3 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 20 awards. Alabama ranks 29th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Alabama?
The largest recipient is University of Alabama, with $6.8 million in 8 awards. Next are University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University.
Can organizations in Alabama apply now?
Yes, 18 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in other states
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- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Head Start