At a glance
The Office of Naval Research is seeking proposals for long-range science and technology projects that could improve Navy and Marine Corps operations. All responsible sources from academia, industry, and the research community worldwide may apply, and businesses of any size are encouraged; HBCUs and Minority Institutions are encouraged, but no part of the announcement is set aside for them, small businesses, or other groups. FFRDCs and Navy laboratories, military universities, warfare centers, and other DoD or civilian agency laboratories are not eligible to receive awards, though UARCs may apply unless their DoD contract bars it. Award size and period of performance vary by proposal, there is no cost-sharing requirement stated here, and proposals may be submitted for about two years, with late submissions after 30 September 2026 or after a successor announcement is issued not guaranteed review.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines. All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.
Who can apply
- Others