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Find similar grantsWhite paper submission deadline is March 2, 2026 (11:59 PM EST); final application closing is September 30, 2034. This is a long-running BAA with multiple amendment rounds.
Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction is sponsored by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) funds basic, applied, and advanced research to combat or counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), with an emphasis on exploring new and innovative research.
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Opportunity Listing - Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency: Defense Threat Reduction Agency Assistance Listings: 12. 351 -- Scientific Research - Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Last Updated: June 10, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov ** Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026** This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6.
PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 2 MARCH 2026. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety.
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rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail. mil File name Description Last updated 2_-_HDTRA1-25-S-0001_FRCWMD_-_Amendment_1-_Topics_A1-A7_December_2024. pdf Amendment 1 Topics A1-A7 Dec 13, 2024 06:33 PM UTC HDTRA1-25-S-0001_FRCWMD_-_Original_Posting_Final_1_Oct_2024.
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pdf Amendment 2 Topics B1-B6 Jan 28, 2026 09:02 PM UTC Link to additional information Closing: September 30, 2034 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development It is anticipated that a majority of the actions funded from this announcement will be in the form of grants; however, other instruments such as cooperative agreements (CAs) or other transactions (OTs) for research may also be awarded from this announcement.
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