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DHS Science and Technology Directorate

Supports DHS Science and Technology Directorate, advising and funding homeland security solutions for resilience and risk reduction.

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Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs4
Active grants3
Total grants4
About

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate is the Department of Homeland Security's research and development arm and science adviser, focused on mission problems in border security, cybersecurity, chemical and biological defense, first responder capability, and critical infrastructure resilience. It works with small businesses, startups, universities, national laboratories, and international partn…

Programs & grants under this funder
DHS S&T Long Range Broad Agency Announcement

Offers broad solicitation support for the United States to advance novel homeland security research from any mission partner.

1 grant
DHS LRBAA 24-01 — Research
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
DHS SBIR Phase I

Provides early-stage homeland security innovation grants in the United States to test technical feasibility ideas.

1 grant
DHS SBIR Phase I
Between cycles
— pool
DHS SBIR Phase II

Funds development-focused security innovation in the United States to progress proven concepts into prototypes.

1 grant
DHS SBIR Phase II (invite-only)
Open
— pool
DHS S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP)

Offers non-dilutive support for United States and international startups adapting commercial technologies for homeland security.

1 grant
DHS SVIP — Topic
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.dhs.gov