Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #N0001426SF003
University Research Equipment Grants (DURIP) Solicitation
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
November 06, 2026
Identifier
N0001426SF003
NAICS
541715
This opportunity invites U.S. universities to apply for grants to acquire research equipment and instrumentation under the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). - Government Buyer: - Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of War - Supported by Army Research Office (ARO) and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) - Eligible Applicants: - Accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science, mathematics, and engineering - For-profit institutions are excluded - Products/Services Requested: - Major research equipment and instrumentation - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or models are specified - Applicants must propose equipment relevant to their research needs - Funding Details: - Total estimated funding: $28 million - Individual awards range from $50,000 to $3,000,000 - No cost sharing required - Unique Requirements: - Equipment must support research and education in disciplines important to Department of War missions - Applicants are responsible for identifying and justifying the equipment needed - Period of Performance: - Initial 12-month period, with possible no-cost extension up to 12 additional months if justified
Description
This funding opportunity seeks proposals from accredited U.S. universities to purchase equipment and instrumentation to support research in areas of interest to the Department of War (DoW). The program aims to enhance research-related education in disciplines important to DoW missions by providing funds for major research equipment or instrumentation costing between $50,000 and $3,000,000. Eligible applicants include accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering, excluding for-profit educational institutions. The total program funding is approximately $28 million, with awards typically ranging from $50,000 to $3,000,000, and no cost sharing is required.