Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #HQ003426NFOECAD06
Grant to establish the National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) at Mississippi State University
Buyer
Washington Headquarters Services
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2031
Identifier
HQ003426NFOECAD06
NAICS
541720
This grant opportunity is issued by Washington Headquarters Services under the Department of War Cyber Academic Engagement Office for the establishment of the National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) at Mississippi State University. - Government Buyer: - Washington Headquarters Services - Department of War Cyber Academic Engagement Office - Eligible Applicant: - Mississippi State University (sole eligible institution) - Scope of Work: - Research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) tasks - Four pillars: workforce development, applied research infrastructure, collaborative networks, and strategic analysis for Department of War leadership - Funding Details: - Fixed grant amount: $6,000,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Products/Services Requested: - Academic research and infrastructure development (no specific products, OEMs, or part numbers) - Unique Requirements: - Grant is restricted to Mississippi State University - Focus on narrative intelligence for Department of War leadership - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors specified (academic grant) - Notable Features: - Science, technology, and other research and development category - Emphasis on collaborative networks and strategic analysis
Description
This FY26 grant agreement aims to establish the National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) through academic partners executing RDT&E tasks across four pillars: workforce development, applied research infrastructure, collaborative networks, and strategic analysis for Department of War leadership. The grant is specifically for Mississippi State University, which is the only eligible applicant. The funding instrument is a grant with an award amount fixed at $6,000,000. The opportunity is categorized under science technology and other research and development.