Federal and state sponsors
The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds scientific research in a variety of domains. The NSF Guide to Programs for the current fiscal year is available online. Recent NSF funding announcements as well as FastLane access, an interactive real-time system used to conduct NSF business over the Internet, are available online. (back to top)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services funds research through the following offices and services.
U.S. Department of Education funds programs to strengthen learning and teaching in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions. (back to top)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture funds a variety of programs through the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service. (back to top)
The U.S. Department of Commerce funds technology-oriented programs through the National Institutes of Standards and Technology and supports research in atmospheric and ocean sciences through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (back to top)
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has several sources of funding, including: Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Army Research Office, Army Medical Research & Material Command, Army Research Laboratory, Army Research Institute: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Office of Naval Research, Naval Research Laboratory, and the DOD Laboratory Community. (back to top)
The U.S. Department of Energy funds research in the sciences through the Office of Science. (back to top)
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development works to create opportunities for home ownership, provide housing assistance for low-income families, and help communities spur economic development in their own neighborhoods. (back to top)
The U.S. Department of the Interior provides natural resource administration grants through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and supports earth sciences research through the U.S. Geographical Service. (back to top)
The U.S. Department of Justice funds research projects through the National Institute of Justice and the Office of Justice Programs. (back to top)
The U.S. Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of U.S. job seekers, wage earners, and retirees. (back to top)
The U.S. Department of State provides funding opportunities for academic and non-profit institutions seeking exchanges and training grants through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Exchanges. (back to top)
The U.S. Department of Transportation oversees the formulation of national transportation policy and promotes intermodal transportation. (back to top)
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting offers grants for the development of radio and television programming. (back to top)
The Environmental Protection Agency funds environmental research through the National Center for Environmental Research. (back to top)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration conducts research in a number of areas dealing with aero and space science. (back to top)
The National Archives & Records Administration is the nation's national record keeper and works to ensure ready access to the essential evidence that documents the rights of U.S. citizens, the actions of federal officials, and the national experience. (back to top)
The National Endowment for the Arts provides national recognition and support to significant projects of artistic excellence. (back to top)
The National Endowment for the Humanities supports research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. (back to top)
The U.S. Institute of Peace offers financial support for research, education and training, and the dissemination of information on international peace and conflict resolution. (back to top)
State sponsors
An alphabetical listing of Massachusetts government and constitutional offices--as well subordinate departments--can be viewed by visiting the official web site of the Massachusetts state government.
The Massachusetts Department of Education funds a variety of programs to develop and strengthen learning and teaching in the Commonwealth.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation offers grants for environmentally-related projects.
Other contracts with the state can be found by using the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Procurement Access & Solicitation System (Comm-PASS).