Defense grants in the United States
Explore Defense grants for companies in the United States. This list brings together funding for dual-use technology, defense research and security challenges from US innovation agencies, research funders and foundations, international programs open to applicants in the United States, and competitions any company can enter, with the deadline, award size and eligibility on every listing. Grants aimed at Defense in the United States come first.
Showing 121-144 of 405 grants
Marine Corps SBIR Phase II
🇺🇸MARCORSYSCOM · United States
Supports MCSC small businesses advancing successful concepts toward larger development contracts.
MassChallenge Security & Resiliency Traction Program
🇺🇸MassChallenge · United States
Runs MassChallenge Security and Resiliency Traction for early cyber, infrastructure, and defense-adjacent founders with scale preparation.
MURI (AFOSR)
🇺🇸AFOSR · United States
Supports multidisciplinary university consortia tackling mission challenges in Air Force research domains.
NASA Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program
🇺🇸NASA STMD · United States
Funds U.S. small businesses with completed NASA SBIR or STTR Phase II work through a NASA investment of $500,000 to $2,500,000 matched to an external investor commitment.
National Security Hackathon (by Army xTech)
🇺🇸Army · United States
Awards $50,000 in cash prizes to top teams at a national-security hackathon backed by the US Army.
Navy Catapult — MCSC Track (2nd Phase II)
🇺🇸MARCORSYSCOM · United States
Supports experienced MCSC companies with mission-specific second-stage contracts driven by customers.
Navy Catapult Phase II.5
🇺🇸Navy · United States
Supports Naval-selected second-stage development for experienced small businesses with strong track records.
Navy SBIR Transition Program (STP)
🇺🇸Navy · United States
Supports United States small businesses with no-cost transition services, market research, mentoring, and buyer showcase access.
NIJ Research and Evaluation of AI for Criminal Justice
🇺🇸NIJ · United States
Supports research teams and institutions for NIJ Research and Evaluation of AI for Criminal in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and defense innovation.
One NC SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds
🇺🇸NC BSTI · United States
Funds North Carolina small businesses preparing and submitting Phase I SBIR or STTR proposals to federal agencies.
One NC SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Funds
🇺🇸NC BSTI · United States
Funds North Carolina small businesses that have received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I award with matching grants to bridge the gap to Phase II.
ONR Young Investigator Program (YIP) — Between
🇺🇸ONR · United States
Supports early-career faculty with naval research grants fostering next-generation discoveries.
SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC)
🇺🇸SBA · United States
Pays entrepreneur support organisations such as accelerators and incubators to build startup ecosystems in underserved regions and critical tech sectors.
SCRA Federal Matching Grant
🇺🇸SCRA · United States
Funds South Carolina companies converting federal research awards toward development follow-through with match support.
SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Phase I
🇺🇸SpaceWERX · United States
Funds early-stage United States space small businesses with feasibility contracts for new space technologies.
SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Phase II
🇺🇸SpaceWERX · United States
Supports United States space firms advancing proven prototypes into stronger development and demonstration milestones.
SpaceWERX STRATFI
🇺🇸SpaceWERX · United States
Funds strategic growth support for United States space firms ready for major technical scale and deployment.
SpaceWERX TACFI
🇺🇸SpaceWERX · United States
Funds tactical development support for United States space firms advancing commercialization after early proof.
STEM Intern Partnership
🇺🇸OCAST · United States
Funds Oklahoma-based companies working on deep-tech projects to hire STEM student interns with non-dilutive grants of up to $30,000 per year.
VVP Launch Grant — Cycle 6
🇺🇸VIPC · United States
Funds early-stage Virginia startups through non-dilutive support before financing growth.
VVP Launch Note
🇺🇸VIPC · United States
Offers Virginia startups a VVP Launch Note to convert into equity during later financing rounds.
xTech Accelerator
🇺🇸Army · United States
Offers Army xTech competition finalists mentorship and support to transition their tech, no equity taken.
xTech|Adaptive Strike
🇺🇸Army · United States
Supports drone and counter-drone innovation through prizes and demonstration pathways.
xTech|Edge Strike: Ground
Army · United States
Supports mobile power, payload, and mobility innovation through substantial competitive prize initiatives.