GRANTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Purposeful funding starts with a focused research question, an honest fit, and a plan people can deliver. These opportunities connect that preparation to the projects.
Research checked October 14–15, 2026. Availability can change. Preparation drafts are private, editable and not submitted.
National Science Foundation
Active · Project Pitch firstNSF SBIR Phase I — Privacy-Preserving Evidence Exchange
Strong research-fit candidate if the privacy/provenance method is technically novel and high-risk; routine app development is not enough. This is a fit assessment, not an eligibility determination.
Potential support
Phase I up to $305,000 for 6–18 months, subject to funds. Requested amount remains blank.
Timing
Next full-proposal deadline: November 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. organization local time. Full proposal requires an invitation; a new pitch is not guaranteed a response in time. Next listed deadline: March 4, 2027.
Eligibility to resolve
Small-business size cap is 500 including affiliates. PI must satisfy primary employment with the business during the award. STTR additionally needs a qualifying research institution.
How to apply
- Review the six-part suitability assessment and select one concept.
- Owner reviews the four pitch fields and verifies company facts and prior submissions.
- Enter the approved pitch into the official portal; submission requires a separate owner action.
- If invited, complete required registrations and the Research.gov proposal using current instructions.
Source documents · checked 2026-10-14
New Jersey CSIT
Open · rolling while funds remainNJ CSIT Catalyst R&D Voucher — Round 2
Most practical near-term route for independent laboratory validation. Select one defined project and an eligible NJ core facility.
Potential support
Up to $40,000 aggregate in 12 months; supports participating core-facility resources.
Timing
Rolling while funds remain. Facility commitment is needed within six months of draft intake; full application follows within six weeks of the CSIT submission code.
Eligibility to resolve
Owner must verify staffing, revenue, NJ work and voucher history. No eligibility certification is prefilled.
How to apply
- Prepare the research scope, equipment/dataset requirements and company eligibility intake.
- Secure facility letter of support, agreed statement of work and budget.
- After CSIT approval and submission code, complete the full application and supporting records.
- Owner reviews and signs actual certifications before any submission.
Source documents · checked 2026-10-14
New Jersey CSIT
Open · project fit needs reviewNJ CSIT Clean Tech R&D Voucher — Round 3
Environmental or fisheries relevance alone does not establish eligibility. A proposed study must show a real pathway to avoiding or recapturing greenhouse gases or criteria pollutants. ARBOR-SENTINEL and Integrity are only screening candidates.
Potential support
Up to $40,000 aggregate in 12 months.
Timing
Rolling while funds remain; current amended NOFA dated August 31, 2026.
Eligibility to resolve
Clean-tech scope must be substantiated; program targets TRL 1–7. Current project TRL and emissions mechanism are unknown.
How to apply
- Resolve the clean-tech fit question before an application is prepared.
- If an eligible emissions pathway is supported, define facility work and obtain a quote and support letter.
- Complete the current official intake, eligibility records, certifications and full application after owner review.
Source documents · checked 2026-10-14
U.S. Department of Justice / BJA
Open · eligible lead organization requiredBJA Wrongful Conviction Review — Partner Opportunity
Potential SUPRA evidence-review support role only within a qualified wrongful-conviction review project; no participating lead or procurement pathway is established.
Potential support
Up to $600,000 for a 36-month lead project; not an amount available directly to Lockdown AI.
Timing
SF-424 in Grants.gov: November 2, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Full JustGrants application: November 9, 2026, 8:59 p.m. Eastern.
Eligibility to resolve
Owner must identify an eligible, experienced lead. Any Lockdown role, allowable cost, contracting/subaward route and data use require lead and program review.
How to apply
- Identify an eligible wrongful-conviction review lead and discuss a limited technical support scope.
- The lead prepares SF-424 and completes the two-step Grants.gov/JustGrants process.
- Prepare a narrative, budget, organizational information and required disclosures; document any partnership.
- Owner reviews Lockdown’s contribution; the authorized lead controls official submission.
Source documents · checked 2026-10-14
New Jersey CSIT
Paused · watch for reopeningNJ CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Assistance — Round 5
Possible later support after a qualifying federal award or Phase II application; no qualifying award has been verified.
Potential support
Program describes $25,000 direct support or $50,000 bridge support, subject to eligibility and reopening.
Timing
Paused until further notice; do not use older rolling-application text as proof it is open.
Eligibility to resolve
Direct funding requires a qualifying recent federal award; bridge funding requires completed Phase I and pending Phase II submission. NJ performance, staffing, award-history and tax-clearance conditions apply.
How to apply
- Monitor the official program page for reopening.
- If reopened and eligible, gather federal award/proposal documentation, payroll/worker records, tax clearance and signed CSIT forms.
Source documents · checked 2026-10-14
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