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Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR/STTR BAA & CSO Release 5 is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense SBIR/STTR Program that funds innovative research and development by U.S. small businesses addressing specific defense technology needs across military departments and agencies.
The program releases multiple topic areas per cycle through Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), covering areas such as advanced materials, sensors, software, and autonomous systems. Eligible applicants are U.S. small business concerns; both Phase I proposals and Direct-to-Phase II proposals are accepted. Awards are typically up to $250,000 for Phase I and up to $2 million for Direct-to-Phase II.
The most recent deadline was March 25, 2026.
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A **. mil** website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States. Office for Small Business Innovation Department of War Office for Small Business Innovation Search Office for Small Business Innovation: Search Search Office for Small Business Innovation: Search * [](https://www.
linkedin. com/company/dodsbirsttr "LinkedIn") * Archived Solicitations (via DSIP) * Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) * Fraud, Waste, and Abuse [](https://www. defensesbirsttr.
mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/) [](https://www. defensesbirsttr. mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/) _**IMPORTANT UPDATE:** Effective 1 October 2025, SBIR/STTR program authorization has expired.
New activity is paused; ongoing awards remain valid. Awardees are encouraged to contact their TPOCs and contracting officers with questions regarding active awards. _ [](https://www.
defensesbirsttr. mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/) [](https://www. defensesbirsttr.
mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/) DoW uses the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) funding mechanism to procure basic and applied research via issuing topics for scientific study and experimentation, which are directed towards advancing the state-of-the-art, increasing knowledge, or understanding, instead of focusing on, a specific system or hardware solution.
In some instances, a DoW component may elect to release topics under a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), which is a competitive acquisition procedure for innovative commercial items, technologies, or services. It allows DoW to obtain solutions or potential new capabilities to fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technological advancements.
Throughout the fiscal year, DoW issues three pre-scheduled SBIR and STTR BAAs/CSOs, through which participating components have an opportunity to publish topics that seek innovative solutions from small businesses, usually in response to national security challenges.
In addition to the three pre-scheduled BAA/CSO cycles, starting in FY22, the DoW released SBIR and STTR Annual BAAs with the purpose of allowing DoW Components the flexibility to release topics throughout the fiscal year. Topics released under Annual BAAs are published at least 45 days prior to the proposal submission deadline and have their own corresponding pre-release, open, and close dates, as outlined in the release.
**NOTE: Proposals must be submitted in response to a topic that is open for proposal submission under an active BAA or CSO. The DoW SBIR/STTR programs do NOT accept unsolicited proposals.
** Small businesses interested in participating in DoW SBIR or STTR programs must thoroughly review the requirements and instructions outlined in the applicable program BAA or CSO DoW-wide document AND the Component-specific instruction document for their topic of interest to find information on eligibility requirements and proposal submission instructions.
The Component-specific instructions will contain supplemental proposal preparation instructions, such as proposal content, cost and duration structure, and communication and notification procedures. All DoW SBIR and STTR proposals must be submitted electronically through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) as described in the Program BAA or CSO.
It is recommended that firms register as soon as possible upon identification of a proposal opportunity to avoid delays in the proposal submission process. Proposers are encouraged to submit proposals as early as possible in order to avoid unexpected delays associated with high traffic volume during the final hours before a BAA or CSO closes. [](https://www.
defensesbirsttr. mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/) **DoW SBIR 24. 3 / STTR 24.
C****PRE-RELEASE:**August 21, 2024 **OPEN:**September 18, 2024 **CLOSE:**October 16, 2024 at 12PM EST **DoW SBIR 25. 1 / STTR 25. A****PRE-RELEASE:**December 4, 2024 **CLOSE:**February 5, 2025 at 12PM EST **DoW SBIR 25.
2 / STTR 25. B****PRE-RELEASE:**April 2, 2025 **CLOSE:**May 21, 2025 at 12PM EST **DoW SBIR 25. 3 / STTR 25.
C****PRE-RELEASE:**August 06, 2025 **CLOSE:**September 24, 2025 Visit the **DSIP Topics and Topic Q&A**page to quickly browse topics by keyword, component, or critical technology areas across all participating DoW Components. After identifying a pre-released or open topic of interest, proposers must read the Program BAA or CSO document AND Component-Specific Instruction document for that topic from the table.
During the BAA or CSO pre-release period, topics are published with the topic authors’ names, phone numbers, and/or e-mail addresses. Small businesses are encouraged to communicate directly with topic authors to ask technical questions to improve their understanding of a particular topic’s requirements.
Once the BAA or CSO enters the open period and DoW begins accepting proposals, direct communication between proposers and topic authors is no longer permitted. However, proposers may still submit written questions about BAA or CSO topics through the**DSIP Topic Q&A**. In Topic Q&A, all questions and answers are posted electronically for general viewing.
The questioner and respondent’s identifying information is not posted. Information regarding allowable question types and dates for Topic Q&A will be detailed in each BAA or CSO listed in the table. All proposers are advised to monitor the DSIP “Topics and Topic Q&A” page during the BAA or CSO period for questions and answers, topic updates, and additional information posted for their SBIR/STTR topics of interest.
[](https://www. defensesbirsttr. mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/) FY 2025 ANNUAL BAA SCHEDULE [](https://www.
defensesbirsttr. mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/) **Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)** **Department of War (DoW) [](https://www. defensesbirsttr.
mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/) DoW Office for Small Business Innovation The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 For Website Issues Contact: **Webmaster** [](https://www. defensesbirsttr. mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/) Hosted by Department of War Information Activity - WEB.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small Business concerns (U. S.) , Phase I or Direct-to-Phase II proposals accepted Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by topic (typically up to ~$250,000 for Phase I or up to ~$2M for Direct-to-Phase II) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 25, 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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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.