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 |
|---|---|---|
| System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) RFI on radiation detection backpacks.
Information submitted may be included in a market survey report and will not result in a procurement by DHS. Who should apply: Radiation detection backpack vendors, distributors, or manufacturers that produce commercial-off-the-shelf products that are available to the law enforcement and emergency response community. Respondents may be included in a MSR published by the SAVER program. |
SAVER | August 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. ET |
| The Arctic Domain Awareness Center - Addressing Rapid Changes through Technology, Innovation and Collaboration is currently accepting research proposals for tools, technologies, and knowledge products to enable adaptation for resilience in the Arctic.
Who should apply: Academic Institutions (may include non-academic partners). |
Office of University Programs | September 2, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. AKST |
| National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology and Education Center (NCITE), a DHS Center of Excellence led by University of Nebraska at Omaha, launched an RFP seeking research projects that examine the terrorist threat to cyber critical infrastructure. The Center is looking to award 1-2 new projects for a period of performance beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
Who should apply: Academic Institutions (may include non-academic partners). |
Office of University Programs | September 19, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. ET |
| 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.