Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Tennessee
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $33.0 million to recipients in Tennessee in 24 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.9% of the program's national total. University of Tennessee received the most, $17.9 million.
- Awarded in Tennessee$33.0 million
- Awards24
- Share of the program0.9%
- Rank among states20th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 10 | $2.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 14 | $6.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 9 | $3.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 6 | $18.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 7 | $2.5 million |
Recipients in Tennessee
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 1 | $17.9 million |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 13 | $8.4 million |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Colleges and universities | 9 | $6.4 million |
| Fisk University | Colleges and universities | 1 | $399,989 |
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 Tennessee?
$33.0 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 24 awards. Tennessee ranks 20th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Tennessee?
The largest recipient is University of Tennessee, with $17.9 million in 1 award. Next are University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Can organizations in Tennessee 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
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- Highway Planning and Construction
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- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Head Start