Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Delaware
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $21.5 million to recipients in Delaware in 14 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.6% of the program's national total. University of Delaware received the most, $20.5 million.
- Awarded in Delaware$21.5 million
- Awards14
- Share of the program0.6%
- Rank among states24th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $8.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 11 | $7.3 million |
| FY 2023 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 6 | $2.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $2.0 million |
Recipients in Delaware
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Colleges and universities | 12 | $20.5 million |
| Delaware State University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $1.0 million |
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 Delaware?
$21.5 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 14 awards. Delaware ranks 24th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Delaware?
The largest recipient is University of Delaware, with $20.5 million in 12 awards. Next is Delaware State University.
Can organizations in Delaware 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
Other large programs in Delaware
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Clean Energy Demonstrations
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Special Education Grants to States