Science in Colorado
Science (43.001) awarded $361 million to recipients in Colorado in 870 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 7.6% of the program's national total. The Regents of the University of Colorado received the most, $182 million.
- Awarded in Colorado$361 million
- Awards870
- Share of the program7.6%
- Rank among states3rd of 52
- National total$4.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 380 | $70.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 350 | $72.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 329 | $66.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 330 | $63.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 320 | $88.0 million |
Recipients in Colorado
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | State and local governments | 471 | $182 million |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | Nonprofits | 148 | $76.9 million |
| Colorado State University | Colleges and universities | 94 | $32.9 million |
| Bae Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. | Businesses | 14 | $21.0 million |
| Space Science Institute | Nonprofits | 66 | $17.6 million |
| Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines | Colleges and universities | 27 | $7.2 million |
| Space Lab Technologies, LLC | Small businesses | 1 | $5.2 million |
| Atmospheric & Space Technology Research Associates LLC | Businesses | 12 | $4.0 million |
| Honeybee Robotics LLC | Businesses | 5 | $3.2 million |
| The Aspen Global Change Institute, Inc. | Nonprofits | 5 | $2.1 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- ROSES25: C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities
- ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science
- ROSES25: A.14 Atmosphere
- ROSES 2025: D.4 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks
- Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5)
- ROSES 2025: A.16 Cryosphere
- ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
- ROSES 2025: A.18 Geosphere
- ROSES 2025: A.17 Hydrosphere
- ROSES 2025: D.10 Astrophysics Theory
See all 12 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Science money goes to Colorado?
$361 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 870 awards. Colorado ranks 3rd of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Science money in Colorado?
The largest recipient is The Regents of the University of Colorado, with $182 million in 471 awards. Next are University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and Colorado State University.
Can organizations in Colorado apply now?
Yes, 12 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Science in other states
Other large programs in Colorado
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Special Education Grants to States
- Federal Transit Formula Grants