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Historical funding: $139,994
Prior eligibility: Small businesses with capabilities in autonomous systems and maritime operations.
Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle Fueling at Sea is a grant from the Department of Defense Navy that funds research into autonomous at-sea fueling capabilities for unmanned surface vessels. Administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR) FY25 Department of the Navy HBCU/MI Program, this opportunity supports Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions pursuing research in autonomous maritime systems and fueling operations. Eligible applicants are small businesses and academic institutions with capabilities in autonomous systems and maritime operations. Awards are approximately $139,994.
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