Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Connecticut
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $19.6 million to recipients in Connecticut in 38 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.5% of the program's national total. Yale Univ received the most, $14.1 million.
- Awarded in Connecticut$19.6 million
- Awards38
- Share of the program0.5%
- Rank among states25th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 14 | $3.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 15 | $3.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 14 | $3.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 16 | $4.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 14 | $4.0 million |
Recipients in Connecticut
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Univ | Colleges and universities | 23 | $14.1 million |
| University of Connecticut | Colleges and universities | 11 | $4.8 million |
| RTX Corporation | Businesses | 2 | $454,810 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | Colleges and universities | 1 | $116,560 |
| Connecticut College | Colleges and universities | 1 | $100,000 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
- 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)
See all 19 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money goes to Connecticut?
$19.6 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 38 awards. Connecticut ranks 25th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Connecticut?
The largest recipient is Yale Univ, with $14.1 million in 23 awards. Next are University of Connecticut and RTX Corporation.
Can organizations in Connecticut apply now?
Yes, 19 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
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