Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Maryland
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $123 million to recipients in Maryland in 146 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.3% of the program's national total. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. received the most, $28.6 million.
- Awarded in Maryland$123 million
- Awards146
- Share of the program3.3%
- Rank among states8th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 58 | $30.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 52 | $19.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 63 | $28.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 50 | $23.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 45 | $20.1 million |
Recipients in Maryland
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. | Nonprofits | 5 | $28.6 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Colleges and universities | 51 | $26.7 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Colleges and universities | 52 | $24.7 million |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | Colleges and universities | 21 | $19.4 million |
| Appili Therapeutics USA Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $11.6 million |
| Universities Space Research Association | Nonprofits | 4 | $6.9 million |
| Military Health Research Foundation, Inc | Nonprofits | 2 | $2.3 million |
| Morgan State University | Colleges and universities | 5 | $1.5 million |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Colleges and universities | 3 | $956,755 |
| Towson University | Colleges and universities | 1 | $187,479 |
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 Maryland?
$123 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 146 awards. Maryland ranks 8th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Maryland?
The largest recipient is The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., with $28.6 million in 5 awards. Next are University of Maryland, College Park and The Johns Hopkins University.
Can organizations in Maryland 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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- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies