Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in South Carolina
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $47.9 million to recipients in South Carolina in 47 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.3% of the program's national total. Advanced Technology International received the most, $40.1 million.
- Awarded in South Carolina$47.9 million
- Awards47
- Share of the program1.3%
- Rank among states15th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 14 | $8.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 16 | $10.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 25 | $11.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 24 | $12.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 17 | $4.9 million |
Recipients in South Carolina
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology International | Nonprofits | 29 | $40.1 million |
| Clemson University | Colleges and universities | 13 | $5.3 million |
| University of South Carolina | Colleges and universities | 5 | $2.6 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 South Carolina?
$47.9 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 47 awards. South Carolina ranks 15th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in South Carolina?
The largest recipient is Advanced Technology International, with $40.1 million in 29 awards. Next are Clemson University and University of South Carolina.
Can organizations in South Carolina 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
Other large programs in South Carolina
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Head Start