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DARPA DSO Office-Wide BAA for Defense Sciences and AI is a grant from DARPA's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) that funds basic and applied research proposals in defense sciences and artificial intelligence that may fall outside current program priorities but have potential value to national security.
DARPA's primary funding vehicle is the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which is open to all responsible proposers from universities, commercial companies, nonprofits, and research institutions. The office-wide BAA is refreshed annually and outlines current technical areas of interest. The deadline for proposals is June 2, 2026.
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Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcements Department of War organization. Office-wide Broad Agency Announcements Office-wide Broad Agency Announcements Our primary vehicle for funding basic and applied R&D programs is the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). A program BAA defines an area of interest and specifies the type of award (contract, grant, or cooperative agreement).
BAAs are open to all proposers who can meet the agency’s needs. They do not guarantee an award will be made. All BAAs are posted to the federal government’s System for Award Management .
Each of our technical offices maintains a dedicated BAA to enable researchers to propose ideas that may fall outside our current priorities but have potential value to national security. To guide proposers, each office-wide BAA outlines the office’s current technical areas of interest. Office-wide BAAs are refreshed annually.
Get to know our current interests and priorities and pitch your best idea to our technical offices.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit proposals. Open to universities, commercial companies, nonprofits, and research institutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates See official notice Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
ONR GlobalX AI for Advancing Maritime Security is a research and development solicitation from the Office of Naval Research that funds the development of artificial intelligence solutions for maritime security applications. The program seeks innovative AI technologies that can advance the state-of-the-art in naval and maritime threat detection, domain awareness, and autonomous systems for defense applications. Eligible applicants include commercial firms, academic institutions, and nonprofits capable of developing qualifying AI solutions; both US and international organizations may apply in some cases. Award amounts vary by project scope and are determined through BAA or NOFO solicitation review. There is no fixed deadline; solicitations are released periodically through ONR's Broad Agency Announcement process.
Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) is a federal grant program administered by FEMA through the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office that funds enhanced border security cooperation among Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, and state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. The program supports joint operations to secure land and water border routes, improve intelligence sharing, and expand 287(g) screening operations within correctional facilities. In 2025, the national priority is Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement, covering training, operational coordination, and risk management. Eligible expenses include operational overtime costs, staffing support for screening activities, and training programs in immigration law, civil rights protections, and 287(g) procedures.
The BARK program funds dual-use medical products for warfighters and military working dogs — tourniquets, sensors, drug delivery, and CBRN countermeasures. Proposals close June 3, 2026.
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