Science in Texas
Science (43.001) awarded $269 million to recipients in Texas in 586 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 5.6% of the program's national total. Southwest Research Institute received the most, $137 million.
- Awarded in Texas$269 million
- Awards586
- Share of the program5.6%
- Rank among states6th of 52
- National total$4.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 200 | $36.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 231 | $53.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 229 | $44.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 240 | $57.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 230 | $77.9 million |
Recipients in Texas
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Research Institute | Nonprofits | 179 | $137 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | Colleges and universities | 105 | $41.3 million |
| Texas a & M University | State and local governments | 40 | $10.6 million |
| William Marsh Rice University | Nonprofits | 29 | $10.5 million |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Colleges and universities | 25 | $8.7 million |
| University of Houston System | State and local governments | 26 | $7.5 million |
| University of Texas at Arlington | State and local governments | 17 | $7.1 million |
| Texas A&m Engineering Experiment Station | State and local governments | 13 | $5.5 million |
| Texas Tech University System | State and local governments | 25 | $3.6 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | State and local governments | 6 | $3.5 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 Texas?
$269 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 586 awards. Texas ranks 6th of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Science money in Texas?
The largest recipient is Southwest Research Institute, with $137 million in 179 awards. Next are University of Texas at Austin and Texas a & M University.
Can organizations in Texas 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 Texas
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Unaccompanied Alien Children Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii