Science in District of Columbia
Science (43.001) awarded $174 million to recipients in District of Columbia in 280 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.6% of the program's national total. Catholic University of America (the) received the most, $101 million.
- Awarded in District of Columbia$174 million
- Awards280
- Share of the program3.6%
- Rank among states8th of 52
- National total$4.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 91 | $29.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 97 | $29.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 94 | $29.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 93 | $38.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 108 | $47.6 million |
Recipients in District of Columbia
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of America (the) | Colleges and universities | 83 | $101 million |
| Universities Space Research Association | Nonprofits | 18 | $23.2 million |
| American University | Colleges and universities | 45 | $8.2 million |
| George Washington University (the) | Nonprofits | 41 | $6.0 million |
| Smithsonian Institution | Nonprofits | 16 | $5.2 million |
| Carnegie Institution of Washington | Nonprofits | 13 | $4.8 million |
| American Geophysical Union | Nonprofits | 5 | $3.9 million |
| Georgetown University | Nonprofits | 7 | $3.7 million |
| Challenger Center for Space Science Education | Nonprofits | 1 | $3.1 million |
| World Wildlife Fund, Inc. | Nonprofits | 1 | $2.7 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- ROSES25: A.15 Biosphere
- 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
See all 12 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Science money goes to District of Columbia?
$174 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 280 awards. District of Columbia ranks 8th of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Science money in District of Columbia?
The largest recipient is Catholic University of America (the), with $101 million in 83 awards. Next are Universities Space Research Association and American University.
Can organizations in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
- National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
- Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: National Clean Investment Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
- Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs
- International Broadcasting Independent Grantee Organizations
- Highway Planning and Construction