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Defense Security Cooperation University Research Grants is a grant from Washington Headquarters Services that funds research supporting defense security cooperation, foreign military sales, and international security assistance. Awards range from $3,000 to $800,000, with a deadline of August 7, 2028.
The broad agency announcement supports research that advances the understanding and practice of security cooperation, building partner nation capacity and advancing U.S. national security objectives. Eligibility is open to a range of applicants as detailed in the announcement; interested parties should consult the official eligibility text for specific requirements regarding institutional and individual applicant qualifications.
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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants Washington Headquarters Services Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:HQ003423NFOEASD17 Funding Opportunity Title:Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Grant Category of Funding Activity:Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:12.
024 -- Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jul 31, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Aug 07, 2024 Current Closing Date for Applications:Aug 07, 2028 Archive Date:Sep 06, 2028 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Young Institute: open to individual researchers or research teams with or without an affiliation; professional military education (PME) and civilian academic institutions; U.S. and international research and think thank institutions; federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs); U.S. interagency security cooperation communities of interest; and the security cooperation workforce (as defined by 10 USC § 384).
IWC: open to individual researchers or research teams with or without an affiliation; professional military education (PME) and civilian academic institutions; U.S. and international research and think thank institutions; federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs); and the U.S. interagency irregular warfare communities of interest. Applicants (principal investigators) may submit only one proposal at a time.
Proposed formal collaborators (co-principal investigators) or sub-recipients, however, may team on multiple proposals. Current and past awardees from this initiative, or previous versions of this initiative, are eligible to submit white papers/applications under this NFO. UARCs are eligible to submit white papers and applications under this NFO, unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contract.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Washington Headquarters Services Description:The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) promotes access to and production of knowledge on security cooperation.
Security cooperation refers to “all Department of Defense (DoD) interactions with foreign security establishments that build and develop allied and partner security capabilities and capacity for self-defense and multinational operations, provide the Armed Forces of the United States with access to the foreign country during peacetime or a contingency operation, and build relationships that promote specific United States security interests” (Joint Publication 3-20, Security Cooperation, 1-2; see also 10 USC § 16, “Security Cooperation”).
Evidence-, theory, and data-building activities that contribute to the body of knowledge on security cooperation or irregular warfare, and that result in lessons that can be applied to practice, are the primary focus of this notice of funding opportunity (NFO). Research products sponsored through this NFO must be unclassified and publicly accessible.
DSCU expects awardees to participate in conferences, seminars, focus groups and events, and to make final research products and supporting data (if applicable) easily accessible to the public, in order to enhance dissemination of research findings and facilitate application of lessons learned in areas of policy, practice, and workforce professionalization.
The DSCU research grant program, conducted pursuant to 10 USC § 4001 and 10 USC § 384(g), is generally open to a broad range of researchers, although individual DSCU components may have restrictions on who may receive grants. Please see the full NFO for complete details. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $3K – $800K per award Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The Office of the Under Secretary of War (OUSW), intends to award non-research cooperative agreements (CA) to help manage and sustain Department of War (DoW) land in the United States. The DoW Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program, and Legacy Resource Management Program (Legacy Program) fund high priority national and regional natural and cultural resources projects that enhance installation resilience and environmental objectives and support military readiness. Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003423NFOEASD07. Assistance Listing: 12.632. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: NR. Award Amount: Up to $30M per award.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) promotes access to and production of knowledge on security cooperation. Security cooperation refers to “all Department of Defense (DoD) interactions with foreign security establishments that build and develop allied and partner security capabilities and capacity for self-defense and multinational operations, provide the Armed Forces of the United States with access to the foreign country during peacetime or a contingency operation, and build relationships that promote specific United States security interests” (Joint Publication 3-20, Security Cooperation, 1-2; see also 10 USC § 16, “Security Cooperation”). Evidence-, theory, and data-building activities that contribute to the body of knowledge on security cooperation or irregular warfare, and that result in lessons that can be applied to practice, are the primary focus of this notice of funding opportunity (NFO). Research products sponsored through this NFO must be unclassified and publicly accessible. DSCU expects awardees to participate in conferences, seminars, focus groups and events, and to make final research products and supporting data (if applicable) easily accessible to the public, in order to enhance dissemination of research findings and facilitate application of lessons learned in areas of policy, practice, and workforce professionalization.The DSCU research grant program, conducted pursuant to 10 USC § 4001 and 10 USC § 384(g), is generally open to a broad range of researchers, although individual DSCU components may have restrictions on who may receive grants.Please see the full NFO for complete details. Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003423NFOEASD17. Assistance Listing: 12.024. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $3K – $800K per award.
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.
ALIAS Missionized Autonomy for Emergency Services - SBIR XL is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This initiative aims to develop and integrate third-party autonomy applications with existing systems to deliver enhanced optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) capabilities optimized for sustained concurrent/collaborative multi-vehicle wildland firefighting operations, with additional capabilities pertaining to emergency services, including search and rescue (SAR). The focus is on autonomy app development to enable complex tasks with minimal human intervention.