1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (HR001125S0011) solicits innovative proposals for revolutionary platforms and systems across four thrust areas: Design/Build/Buy (rapid prototyping and manufacturing of defense systems), Surge and Sustain (scaling production and maintaining systems), Long Range Effects (extended reach weapons and capabilities), and Disruptive Innovation (including low-cost autonomous systems that can use mass to overwhelm defensive systems).
The BAA seeks compelling hardware demonstrations at scales that show disruptive capability while managing complexity and reducing risk and cost. Executive summaries are accepted on a rolling basis through April 17, 2026, with full proposals accepted through December 22, 2026. This office focuses on unmanned systems, autonomous vehicles, AI-enabled tactical platforms, and novel system architectures.
The FY2026 defense budget earmarks $13. 4 billion for AI and autonomous systems.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “DARPA” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government needs may submit a proposal. Open to universities, nonprofits, and for-profit companies. U.S. entities preferred for classified work. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500,000 to $5 million per award (estimated). Multiple awards anticipated. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is December 22, 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.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
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.
A step-by-step breakdown of the DARPA BAA process, from engaging program managers at Proposers Day to writing a winning white paper and navigating full proposal submission.
Read articleThe new DARPA CLARA program offers up to $2 million per award for research that integrates machine learning with automated reasoning to build verifiable, explainable AI. Proposals are due April 10, 2026.
Read articleThe Pentagon is requesting $13.4B for autonomous systems in FY2026. Here is where robotics researchers and startups can compete for funding right now.
Read article