Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003
DEPSCoR Capacity Building Grants for Science and Engineering Research
Buyer
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
April 05, 2027
Identifier
NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a grant solicitation from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) for the DEPSCoR Capacity Building program: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) - Managed by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E) - Administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a research grant for academic institutions - Products/Services Requested: - Basic science and engineering research services - Capacity building for research at institutions of higher education (IHEs) in eligible states and territories - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities requested - Notable Requirements: - Grants are for research relevant to Department of Defense needs - Up to $6 million in total funding, with 1 to 4 grants available - Each grant may be up to $1.5 million total ($750,000 per year for two years) - Only IHEs in specified states and territories are eligible to apply - Focus is on increasing research capacity and competitiveness in science and engineering
Description
The Department of Defense announces the fiscal year 2026 Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) Capacity Building opportunity. This program aims to increase the number of university researchers in eligible states and territories capable of performing science and engineering research relevant to DoD needs, enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education in these areas, and increase long-term growth in federally awarded financial assistance for research. The program anticipates up to $6 million in total funding, with one to four grants awarded up to $1.5 million each, funded up to $750,000 per year for two years. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education in specified states and territories.