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Bridging foundational academic research and strategic innovation for the Defense enterprise, the Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE) will facilitate deep transdisciplinary collaborations among top-tier scholars, informed by defense strategists, that will transform rigorous and blue-sky research into breakthrough national security solutions and build a deep and lasting relationship between academia, foundations, international partners, industry and venture capital, and the DoW.The awardee will support technology scouting and transition, as well as collaboration activities that accelerate innovation and improve mission effectiveness. The awardee will also conduct and enable transdisciplinary research, bridging academic disciplines and industry and societal stakeholders to address complex, real-world challenges. Activities may include, but are not limited to:Conduct technology scouting and market research (as authorized) to maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging capabilities, and innovation opportunities; provide summaries and recommendations.Support concept incubation, prototyping pathways, pilot planning, and technology transition activities, including transition criteria and adoption planning.Support industry/university/government engagement, collaboration forums, and coordination activities, as directed, including workforce development support activities where applicable.Investigate new and transdisciplinary approaches to basic and exploratory research to transform how fundamental research and partnerships can drive toward more assured outcomes and impact.Develop and form university and industry research teams and consortia consisting of multiple, integrated disciplines and capabilities focused upon problem-based research and outcomes (through a Problem-based Basic Research Consortium).Drive collaboration between university researchers and Service laboratory researchers and Combatant Commands, while also creating opportunities for accelerating the development and advancement of basic and higher TRL research (through a Translational Research Initiative for Academia and Defense Partnership).
Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003426NFOECAD04. Assistance Listing: 12.630. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: $50M – $150M per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Only the Virginia Tech Applied Research Cooperation is eligible for awards under this NOFO. U.S. DoW Laboratories and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are not allowed to receive funds directly or via sub-awards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50M – $150M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE) are due August 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE) is offered by Washington Headquarters Services and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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