Sources of Research Awards

Federal vs. Non-Federal Award Funding

Federal agency funding accounted for 62% of sponsored awards in FY26. 

Federal Agencies
$453.6 Million

Non-Federal Sources
$213.4 Million

CU Foundation Gifts
$49.2 Million

Sources of funding pie chart Federal Agencies 62% Gifts 8% International Nonprofits Other 17% Other Universities 6% Industry 5% State of Colorado 1%

Research Funding by Federal Agency

Top Federal Funding Agencies NASA 27% Commerce 20% NSF 20% NIH 18% Defense 7% Energy 5% Other 2% Education 1%