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 Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE), a DHS Center of Excellence, Broad Request for Proposals for the year 2025. CAOE is seeking full research proposals that address issues and challenges identified by CAOE, DHS, or its federal partners to convey a comprehensive understanding of the identified problem area within four outlined thematic areas, demonstrate knowledge of prior research, identify knowledge/capability gaps, and propose innovative solutions. Who should apply: Educational Institutions, but collaboration with federal laboratories, industry partners, and nonprofit organizations is encouraged where appropriate to foster applicability to the Homeland Security Enterprise and transdisciplinary collaboration. | Office of University Programs | December 2, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. MT |
| The DHS S&T Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) is accepting applications for its 2025 Cohort. HSSS is a unique program that pairs program formed teams with a federally funded technology to assess the commercialization potential. 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.