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Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) FY 2027 Solicitation is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation Department of Defense organization. ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation ESTCP released a solicitation on January 8, 2026. ESTCP projects are formal demonstrations in which innovative technologies are rigorously evaluated.
Demonstrations are conducted at DoW facilities and sites to document improved efficiency, enhanced resilience, and cost savings. Below are instructions and cost spreadsheets for submitting a pre-proposal. Researchers from Federal organizations, universities, and private industry can apply for ESTCP funding.
DoW organizations should refer to the FY27 DoW instructions, other Federal organizations should refer to the FY27 Federal Instructions, and private industry and universities should refer to the FY27 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructions. To view the BAA, visit the website here . The due date for all pre-proposals is March 12, 2026 by 2:00 p.
m. ET. Submittals must follow the directions as described in the instructions.
All pre-proposals must respond to a Topic Area associated with the solicitation; Topic Areas are provided below. Please note the icons on the right of each Topic Area denote the organization type that may address the Topic Area. A separate FY 2027 ESTCP Solicitation for Topic Areas related to Installation Energy and Water will be released in early February with responses due in early April.
FY27 ESTCP DoW Pre-Proposal Instructions FY27 ESTCP Federal Outside DoW Pre-Proposal Instructions FY27 ESTCP BAA PreProposal Instructions
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Problem Statement: Clearly state the problem the technology demonstration is addressing and its relevance and importance to DoD. Identify the current approach and discuss its shortcomings.
Technology Description - Technical Objectives: Briefly state the objective(s) of the proposed effort.
Technology Description - Technology Description: Describe the technology or technical approach in sufficient detail to provide an accurate and factual understanding of its theory, functionality, and operation.
Technology Description - Technology Maturity: Provide evidence the technology is mature enough for demonstration (include references and funding history).
Technology Description - Technical Approach: Structure the technical approach in terms of tasks. Define performance objectives, metrics, data requirements, and success criteria.
Technology Description - Technical Risks: Identify potential issues of concern and technical risks. Discuss risk mitigation and management.
Technology Description - Related Efforts: Provide information on any relationship to other similar projects. Identify funding sources.
Expected DoD Benefit: Describe expected benefit in terms of impact and/or reduced cost. Assess benefit per site and expected aggregate benefit for DoD.
Schedule of Milestones: Provide a project schedule with expected milestones and deliverables as a Gantt chart.
Technology Transition: Include a specific technology transition plan. Identify potential first DoD users and follow-on implementation.
Performers: List name and organization of lead person(s) with expected contributions. One-page CV for each.
Costs: Include estimated total costs by year including labor, materials, travel, burdens, and profit.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Private sector organizations, DoD organizations, and Federal agencies outside DoD. Universities and private industry submit under the BAA track. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500,000 - $1,500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 12, 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.
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