Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Virginia
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $24.4 million to recipients in Virginia in 62 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.7% of the program's national total. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University received the most, $6.8 million.
- Awarded in Virginia$24.4 million
- Awards62
- Share of the program0.7%
- Rank among states23rd of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 26 | $4.7 million |
| FY 2022 | 26 | $5.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 27 | $6.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 20 | $3.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 19 | $4.4 million |
Recipients in Virginia
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Colleges and universities | 25 | $6.8 million |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Colleges and universities | 13 | $6.7 million |
| George Mason University | Colleges and universities | 8 | $4.2 million |
| De Visser Research, LLC | Businesses | 2 | $3.3 million |
| Old Dominion University | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Colleges and universities | 3 | $836,504 |
| Riverside Research Institute | Nonprofits | 2 | $636,974 |
| Old Dominion University Research Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2 | $350,483 |
| National Institute of Aerospace Associates | Nonprofits | 1 | $310,440 |
| College of William and Mary | Colleges and universities | 3 | $266,592 |
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 Virginia?
$24.4 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 62 awards. Virginia ranks 23rd of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Virginia?
The largest recipient is Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, with $6.8 million in 25 awards. Next are Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia and George Mason University.
Can organizations in Virginia 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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