Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Ohio
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $148 million to recipients in Ohio in 116 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 4.0% of the program's national total. Cincinnati Univ of received the most, $44.3 million.
- Awarded in Ohio$148 million
- Awards116
- Share of the program4.0%
- Rank among states5th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 40 | $15.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 45 | $27.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 61 | $39.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 46 | $49.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 32 | $16.6 million |
Recipients in Ohio
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Univ of | Colleges and universities | 40 | $44.3 million |
| The Ohio State University | Colleges and universities | 41 | $40.9 million |
| University of Dayton | Colleges and universities | 8 | $35.6 million |
| Ohio Aerospace Institute | Nonprofits | 1 | $23.1 million |
| Case Western Reserve University | Colleges and universities | 10 | $8.1 million |
| Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education | Nonprofits | 1 | $4.6 million |
| Wright State University | Colleges and universities | 6 | $1.1 million |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | Nonprofits | 1 | $625,000 |
| Applied Optimization, Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $509,996 |
| The University of Akron | Colleges and universities | 2 | $420,362 |
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 Ohio?
$148 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 116 awards. Ohio ranks 5th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Ohio?
The largest recipient is Cincinnati Univ of, with $44.3 million in 40 awards. Next are The Ohio State University and University of Dayton.
Can organizations in Ohio 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.
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