The Department of Energy SPARK Program On March 12, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced the Speed to Power…
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Department of Defense (DOD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP): Substantial Increases in FY26 Federal Funding to Advance Medical Research…
The FY26 appropriations bill sustains major higher education programs despite proposed cuts In January I had planned to write a…
Congress Pushes Back on Proposed Cuts in Final FY26 Higher Education Funding On February 3, 2026, the President signed into law H.R….
After five months of uncertainty, a deal has emerged between key lawmakers to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology…
DOE Energy Financing Overview: Grants, Loans and Shifting Federal Priorities The Department of Energy (DOE) has been a center for…
Bipartisan Support for Higher Education: FY2026 Earmarks Reach $2B On February 3, 2026, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R….
DARPA Disruption Opportunities Program Accelerates High‑Risk Science and Technology Research On September 30, 2025, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency…
New Federal Programs Accelerate Funding for Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Projects The Trump administration is taking a whole-of-government approach…
Citing Research and Innovation Priorities, Congress Pushes Back on Trump Administration’s NIH Budget Proposal On February 3, 2026, the President signed…