The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) offers a variety of opportunities for engagement, including requests for information, calls for proposals, and announcements of other funding and unfunded partnerships.
| Opportunity | S&T Program | Due Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense (CBTS), a DHS Center of Excellence, is soliciting proposals for research to address current and emerging challenges. This 2025-2026 Request for Proposal invites submissions that address topics about threat and vulnerability detection and port capacity. Please join us for a Q&A session on December 5 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT. Who should apply: Educational Institutions. | Office of University Programs | January 7, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. CT |
The DHS S&T Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) is accepting applications for its 2025 Cohort. Who should apply: Entrepreneurs at any stage of their career (technologists, business experts, career shifters, veterans, and re-entrants to the workforce). Individuals or teams are welcome to apply. | Homeland Security Startup Studio | January 15, 2024 |
| Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) to the scientific and technical communities to propose novel ideas that address DHS Components' highest priority operational needs. Who should apply: Entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, medium to large businesses, academia, national labs, recognized R&D organizations, international. | S&T Long Range Broad Agency Announcement | May 31, 2029, at 11:59 p.m. ET |
DHS Innovation, Research and Development Opportunities of Interest
- Transportation Security Administration’s Innovative Demonstrations for Enterprise Advancement (IDEA) Broad Agency Announcement
Other DHS Funding Opportunities
- Browse the full list of DHS opportunities at SAM.gov.
- Learn how to do business with DHS.
- Search for grant opportunities on Grants.gov.
- Visit the Government Acquisition & Grants Portal to learn how vendors and grant applicants, find, respond to and win opportunities for contracts, grants, and other types of assistance funding.
Connect with Us
S&T has a dedicated industry liaison who is focused on directing our private sector partners to the appropriate point of contact. If you have any questions on S&T partnership opportunities or would like to tell us about your capabilities, please email SandT.Innovation@hq.dhs.gov.