Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in North Carolina
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $35.7 million to recipients in North Carolina in 59 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.0% of the program's national total. North Carolina State University received the most, $16.3 million.
- Awarded in North Carolina$35.7 million
- Awards59
- Share of the program1.0%
- Rank among states17th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 24 | $6.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 21 | $5.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 25 | $7.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 23 | $8.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 23 | $7.0 million |
Recipients in North Carolina
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Colleges and universities | 26 | $16.3 million |
| Duke University | Colleges and universities | 12 | $11.7 million |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Colleges and universities | 9 | $5.3 million |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Colleges and universities | 4 | $924,683 |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | Colleges and universities | 3 | $910,757 |
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Colleges and universities | 4 | $340,459 |
| Wildtrack Inc | Nonprofits | 1 | $274,973 |
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 North Carolina?
$35.7 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 59 awards. North Carolina ranks 17th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in North Carolina?
The largest recipient is North Carolina State University, with $16.3 million in 26 awards. Next are Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Can organizations in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States