Engineering in Alabama
Engineering (47.041) awarded $38.4 million to recipients in Alabama in 144 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.9% of the program's national total. University of Alabama received the most, $15.3 million.
- Awarded in Alabama$38.4 million
- Awards144
- Share of the program0.9%
- Rank among states28th of 53
- National total$4.3 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 41 | $12.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 43 | $7.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 40 | $5.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 39 | $6.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 23 | $5.8 million |
Recipients in Alabama
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Colleges and universities | 59 | $15.3 million |
| Auburn University | Colleges and universities | 44 | $13.6 million |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research and Technology Corporation | Colleges and universities | 15 | $2.9 million |
| University of South Alabama | Colleges and universities | 9 | $2.7 million |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Colleges and universities | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Alabama a & M University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $591,231 |
| Alabama State University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $341,089 |
| Tuskegee University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $315,262 |
| Nanoxort LLC | Small businesses | 1 | $256,000 |
| Truspin Nanomaterial Innovation, Inc | Small businesses | 1 | $256,000 |
Open opportunities under this program
- PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI)
- GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)
- Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
- EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC)
- Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
- NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)
See all 35 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Engineering money goes to Alabama?
$38.4 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 144 awards. Alabama ranks 28th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Engineering money in Alabama?
The largest recipient is University of Alabama, with $15.3 million in 59 awards. Next are Auburn University and The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research and Technology Corporation.
Can organizations in Alabama apply now?
Yes, 35 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Engineering in other states
Other large programs in Alabama
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Head Start