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defensesbirsttr. mil/) ## Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) oversees DoW Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.
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Next Generation Tropical Cyclone Analysis, Forecasting, and Dissemination Tactical Decision Aid Software is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). Develop a modern, modular tropical cyclone forecasting software suite with containerized architecture that integrates legacy and new models, data sources, and APIs to automate storm analysis, prediction, and dissemination for operational forecasting centers.
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.
DoD SBIR Broad Agency Announcement for the Chemical and Biological Defense Program is a grant from the Department of Defense that funds small business innovation in chemical and biological defense technologies. The program seeks research and development of novel detection, protection, decontamination, and medical countermeasure solutions against chemical and biological threats. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based small businesses with relevant scientific and technical expertise. Phase I awards support initial feasibility research, while Phase II awards fund full R&D toward prototype development. Topics include agent detection sensors, protective equipment, medical diagnostics, and therapeutics for CBRN threats.
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.