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Find similar grantsDoD SBIR 2026.2 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. Supports small business R&D projects addressing critical defense technology challenges, including advanced materials and protective equipment.
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Return to Workspace Contract Opportunity Open Default Actions Menu # Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Solicitations # Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Solicitations Contract Opportunity Type Contract Line Item Number ##### Apr 13, 2026 6:20 PM EST ##### Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.
5) ##### AC12 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH ##### 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) The Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs aim to stimulate technological innovation by strengthening the role of small businesses in meeting DoW research and development needs, delivering innovative technology to the Warfighter, and growing the defense industrial base through commercialization.
This announcement serves as an umbrella for each of the annual DoW SBIR/STTR program solicitations. Proposers are encouraged to carefully review the details for each to determine the best fit for their organization and technology.
The solicitations are: * DoW SBIR 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) * DOW SBIR 2026 Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) DoW Services and Components may elect to release topics under the appropriate solicitation once a month throughout fiscal year 2026.
While new research topics are scheduled to pre-release on the first Wednesday of each month, please note that due to a delay in the SBIR/STTR program reauthorization, the Department of War is deviating from this schedule for the initial April post. This is a one-time adjustment, and the standard monthly pre-release schedule is expected to resume in May.
Each release will have corresponding open and close dates applicable only to those topics within the release. For the official schedule, please visit: https://www. dodsbirsttr.
mil/. The full solicitations and all associated documents will be posted exclusively on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP). Proposers are directed to the DSIP website to review the solicitations in their entirety.
While on the DSIP, it is also highly recommended that proposers register for the official Listserv to receive important programmatic and contractual updates. * The full program solicitations are available on the DSIP at:https://www. dodsbirsttr.
mil/submissions/solicitation-documents/active-solicitations. Be sure to select the tab for the appropriate solicitation. * Register for the DSIP Listserv at:https://www.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U. S. -based for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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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.
Army SBIR Topic A254-P050: Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) that funds Phase I small business research into lithium-ion 6T battery innovations for military applications. MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries are critical to reducing military fuel consumption through mild hybridization and silent-watch operations, offering reduced weight, higher energy density, and extended cycle life. This open topic accepts proposals addressing technical challenges such as power beaming, wireless trickle charging, battery management systems, and related innovations. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based for-profit small businesses. Awards range from $150,000 to $1,100,000 across Phase I and II. The deadline was March 18, 2026, subject to extension pending congressional SBIR reauthorization.
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Call N0001425SBC03 For Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global Opportunity: GlobalX Innovation Joint Challenge: AI for Advancing Maritime Security is sponsored by Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global. This BAA Call seeks proposals for the GlobalX Innovation Joint Challenge: AI for Advancing Maritime Security. It funds the development of artificial intelligence solutions for maritime security applications, focusing on innovative AI algorithms for challenging maritime scene perception scenarios using real-world or synthetic data from UxV platforms. The program aims to accelerate the traditional knowledge generation cycle, leading to revolutionary dual-use capability for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and the commercial marketplace. White papers are highly encouraged and due May 23, 2025, with full proposals due June 23, 2025.
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.