Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Illinois
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $105 million to recipients in Illinois in 160 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 2.8% of the program's national total. University of Illinois received the most, $49.8 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$105 million
- Awards160
- Share of the program2.8%
- Rank among states9th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 71 | $19.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 57 | $21.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 70 | $26.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 57 | $21.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 46 | $15.5 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 92 | $49.8 million |
| The University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 27 | $29.9 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 35 | $22.6 million |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.3 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.1 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 Illinois?
$105 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 160 awards. Illinois ranks 9th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is University of Illinois, with $49.8 million in 92 awards. Next are The University of Chicago and Northwestern University.
Can organizations in Illinois 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 Illinois
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant