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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. N0001426SF001 · Office of Naval Research
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

grants.gov listing ↗ Full announcement (NOFO) ↗
Dealbreakers No cost share required Audit: not stated
Not reimbursement-only
“ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs.” — From the announcement
Invitation only
“Proposal submission is by invitation only.” — From the announcement

At a glance

This program funds basic and applied research that supports Navy science and technology goals, especially projects that strengthen research capacity and infrastructure at eligible HBCU/MI institutions and involve students and faculty in STEM. Only covered educational institutions may apply, and the principal investigator and all proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens; the PI must hold a full-time tenured, tenure-track, or equivalent appointment at one of the covered institutions. The NOFO expects about 3 awards, with individual awards ranging from $450,000 to $525,000 and a total of $1,575,000 available. There is no cost-sharing requirement stated. This is a single-PI competition with no co-PIs or sub-awards, and it is limited to eligible institutions under the HBCU/MI program.

AI-generated summary — verify against the announcement

What it funds

  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
  • Infrastructure, Construction & Shared Facilities
  • Research & Discovery
  • Researchers & Scholars
  • Students & Learners (K-12 and Postsecondary)
  • Defense, National Security & Aerospace
  • Research Infrastructure, Instrumentation & Data
  • STEM Education & Research Training
Official description from grants.gov

Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals: • enhancing the research and educational capabilities of HBCU/MIs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, • encouraging cross-institutional, collaborative efforts that explore innovative solutions to naval science and technology (S&T) challenges, and • increasing the engagement of students in STEM fields important to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. This particular NOFO aims to enhance the research capacity and research infrastructure for HBCU/MIs. Competitive white papers and invited full proposals submitted to this NOFO must clearly and succinctly describe efforts that advance basic naval-relevant S&T, engage faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expand the research capacity of participant institutions. This announcement is only for research efforts that also promote student/faculty engagement, and expand the institution’s research capacity. This announcement is not intended for projects that focus on non-research STEM activities. The technical content of any proposed effort must contribute to the S&T mission and vision of the DoN. Deadlines White Paper Inquiries and Questions-Email: don_hbcufoa@navy.mil 09 September 2026 (Wednesday) White Papers must be received no later than 18 September 2026 (Friday) at 5:00 PM Eastern Time Application Inquiries and Questions 04 December 2026 (Friday)

Who can apply

  • Others
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide
Set-aside Set aside or prioritized for: HBCU; Other minority-serving institution
“Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program” — From the announcement