Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in New Mexico
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $50.7 million to recipients in New Mexico in 36 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.4% of the program's national total. University of New Mexico received the most, $28.6 million.
- Awarded in New Mexico$50.7 million
- Awards36
- Share of the program1.4%
- Rank among states14th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 16 | $6.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 17 | $21.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 15 | $6.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 15 | $10.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 10 | $5.5 million |
Recipients in New Mexico
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | Colleges and universities | 23 | $28.6 million |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Colleges and universities | 3 | $18.4 million |
| New Mexico State University | Colleges and universities | 8 | $2.7 million |
| Directed Energy Professional Society | Nonprofits | 2 | $1.1 million |
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 New Mexico?
$50.7 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 36 awards. New Mexico ranks 14th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in New Mexico?
The largest recipient is University of New Mexico, with $28.6 million in 23 awards. Next are New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and New Mexico State University.
Can organizations in New Mexico 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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