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Find similar grantsCHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The CHEERS program seeks innovative solutions in all technical areas, including software and cloud infrastructure, to enhance Air Force capabilities.
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Opportunity Listing - CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas Agency: Air Force -- Research Lab Assistance Listings: 12. 800 -- Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), is soliciting white papers (and potentially later technical and cost proposals) on the research located in the Statements of Objectives attached to the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) Opportunity FA2384-24-S-2233.
1. "Open Period Solicitation 1_BAA Amend 01" 2.
"Attachment 1 - List of Provisions and Clauses (BAA)" Related Notice: Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) FA238424S2233, "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)" Note: You MUST refer to the related notice identified above in order to obtain all additional attachments referenced herein (e.g. CHEERS Industry Guide, Statements of Objectives (SOO), and S&T Protection Appendices) Grantor contact information AFRL.
711HPW. MAA@us. af.
mil File name Description Last updated Open_Period_Solicitation_1_BAA_Amend_01_20Nov2025. pdf Solicitation (BAA) Nov 20, 2025 11:01 PM UTC Attachment_1_-_List_of_Provisions_and_Clauses_BAA_20Nov2025.
pdf Provisions and Clauses Nov 20, 2025 11:01 PM UTC Link to additional information Closing: September 30, 2027 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
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Applications for CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas are due September 30, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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