Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Pennsylvania
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $420 million to recipients in Pennsylvania in 151 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 11% of the program's national total. National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining received the most, $309 million.
- Awarded in Pennsylvania$420 million
- Awards151
- Share of the program11%
- Rank among states2nd of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 62 | $69.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 63 | $54.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 78 | $101 million |
| FY 2024 | 59 | $118 million |
| FY 2025 | 54 | $78.0 million |
Recipients in Pennsylvania
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining | Nonprofits | 2 | $309 million |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Colleges and universities | 47 | $42.1 million |
| Carnegie-Mellon University | Colleges and universities | 32 | $25.5 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Colleges and universities | 15 | $9.5 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Colleges and universities | 28 | $8.5 million |
| Coherent Corp | Businesses | 1 | $8.4 million |
| Calgon Carbon Corporation | Businesses | 1 | $5.3 million |
| Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute | Nonprofits | 1 | $4.6 million |
| Lehigh University | Colleges and universities | 7 | $3.3 million |
| Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Colleges and universities | 7 | $2.2 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 Pennsylvania?
$420 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 151 awards. Pennsylvania ranks 2nd of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Pennsylvania?
The largest recipient is National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, with $309 million in 2 awards. Next are The Pennsylvania State University and Carnegie-Mellon University.
Can organizations in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Special Education Grants to States
- Child Care and Development Block Grant