The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER), a federal grant aimed at supporting individual investigators in proposing innovative research projects that address significant national needs or grand challenges. This program encourages novel research in priority areas such as artificial intelligence, bioengineering, quantum engineering, robotics, and nuclear engineering, with a total estimated funding of $15 million available. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education, with specific requirements for principal investigators, including a tenured or tenure-eligible faculty appointment in an engineering discipline. Proposals must be submitted by July 24, 2026, and interested parties can find more information and support by contacting NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visiting the NSF website.