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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

Office of Naval Research

N0001426SF001

DOD-ONR

General Information

$1,575,000
Est. Program Funding:
December 11, 2026
Closing Date:
3
Expected No. of Awards
$525,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
N0001426SF001

Owning Agency:
DOD-ONR

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

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)


Response Date Dec 11, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date Jun 18, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date Jan 10, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST
Award Ceiling 525,000
Award Floor 450,000
Cost Sharing No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility: As provided in 10 U.S.C. §4144, eligibility for this competition is only open to “covered educational institutions,” which are defined as:A. institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.); orB. accredited post-secondary minority institutions.The Principal Investigator (PI) and all proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens on September 18, 2026 (Friday), the date white papers are due. In addition, the PI must have a full-time tenured, tenure- track, or tenure-track equivalent academic appointment at one of the seven types of covered educational institutions.This is a single PI award. No Co-PIs and no sub-awards will be permitted.

Additional Information

Agency Name Veronica Lacey Grantor
Link to Additional Information: Link to all ONR Funding Annoucements
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 703-696-2593

CFDA Program(s)

  • 12.300: Basic and Applied Scientific Research
   

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