>Presentation Attack Detection
Found one grant in USAspending.gov for Presentation Attack Detection - for just over $100k. Not a lot of money. But get this….part of the project is described this way [redtext don't fail me now]:
"(4) application of the framework to iris recognition of newborns, contributing to a better linkage with mothers and/or guardians, resulting in improved chances to benefit from healthcare systems, especially in developing countries.
This award reflects nsf's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2237880_4900