Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Rhode Island
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $16.4 million to recipients in Rhode Island in 28 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.4% of the program's national total. Brown University received the most, $13.9 million.
- Awarded in Rhode Island$16.4 million
- Awards28
- Share of the program0.4%
- Rank among states27th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 11 | $5.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 9 | $3.3 million |
| FY 2023 | 10 | $3.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 10 | $3.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $913,789 |
Recipients in Rhode Island
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Colleges and universities | 15 | $13.9 million |
| University of Rhode Island | Colleges and universities | 6 | $1.6 million |
| Gordon Research Conferences | Nonprofits | 7 | $906,650 |
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 Rhode Island?
$16.4 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 28 awards. Rhode Island ranks 27th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Rhode Island?
The largest recipient is Brown University, with $13.9 million in 15 awards. Next are University of Rhode Island and Gordon Research Conferences.
Can organizations in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- National School Lunch Program
- Special Education Grants to States