Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in District of Columbia
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $11.5 million to recipients in District of Columbia in 32 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.3% of the program's national total. George Washington University (the) received the most, $8.0 million.
- Awarded in District of Columbia$11.5 million
- Awards32
- Share of the program0.3%
- Rank among states31st of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 8 | $1.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 14 | $1.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 12 | $3.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 12 | $3.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 10 | $2.8 million |
Recipients in District of Columbia
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University (the) | Colleges and universities | 10 | $8.0 million |
| Howard University | Colleges and universities | 4 | $1.6 million |
| National Academy of Sciences | Nonprofits | 10 | $1.2 million |
| Georgetown University | Colleges and universities | 3 | $310,580 |
| Universities Space Research Association | Nonprofits | 2 | $274,828 |
| American University | Colleges and universities | 1 | $150,621 |
| Catholic University of America (the) | Colleges and universities | 1 | $150,000 |
| SW Design School LLC | Colleges and universities | 1 | $50,000 |
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 District of Columbia?
$11.5 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 32 awards. District of Columbia ranks 31st of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in District of Columbia?
The largest recipient is George Washington University (the), with $8.0 million in 10 awards. Next are Howard University and National Academy of Sciences.
Can organizations in District of Columbia 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.
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in other states
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