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Leveraging Machine Learning for Advanced Passive Sonar Tracking (SBIR Topic DON26BZ01-NV025) is a grant from the Department of the Navy that funds small businesses developing machine learning solutions for advanced passive sonar tracking capabilities. This Phase I SBIR award supports research and development projects that apply AI and machine learning to improve passive sonar signal processing, target detection, and tracking performance for naval applications. Eligible applicants are U.S. small businesses with no more than 500 employees that qualify for SBIR Phase I funding from the Department of the Navy. Awards are estimated at $240,000 with a deadline of April 29, 2026.
SBIR Topic DON26BZ01-NV02: Auto-Focus Detection Capability for SONAR Systems is a grant from the Department of the Navy that funds development of an automated signal processing capability to optimize detection of quiet underwater contacts by arrays of hydrophones. The work addresses a critical gap in current sonar systems, where operators face overwhelming data volumes and clutter from shipping, fishing, and marine life. The goal is to develop an auto-focus algorithm that dynamically optimizes focus range and related parameters to improve detection performance without increasing false alert rates. Eligible applicants are Small Business Concerns (SBCs) only. Phase I awards are up to ,000. The application deadline is April 29, 2026.
FY26 SBIR/STTR Release 1 is a grant from the Department of the Navy that funds small businesses conducting research and development in technology areas supporting Navy and Department of Defense missions. The FY2026 Release 1 solicitation includes 39 conventional SBIR topics, 5 Direct-to-Phase II topics, and one Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) topic from the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR). The pre-release period allows small businesses to communicate directly with technical points of contact; the solicitation opened May 6, 2026 and closes June 3, 2026. The Navy has funded over $11 billion to commercialize SBIR/STTR technologies to date. Eligible applicants are small businesses with qualifying technology proposals responsive to stated Navy research topics.
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.