WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through its Federal Transit Administration, seeks proposals for competitive awards under the Fiscal Year 2026 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Research Program. This funding opportunity offers a total of up to $10 million in Public Transportation Innovation Program funds as stipulated under 49 U.S.C. 5312. The FTA plans to award grants to up to two projects focused on developing and prototyping innovative concepts aimed at enhancing the safety of transit vehicles. Eligible  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force, through its Air Force Office of Scientific Research, seeks proposals for the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). This initiative aims to strengthen university research capabilities through the acquisition of advanced research instrumentation. Funding will range from $50,000 to $7 million, offering substantial support for projects that enhance the research infrastructure at U.S. institutions of higher education. The program is designed to foster innovative resea more ST