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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

Office of Naval Research (DOD) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program is a federal competitive grant from Office of Naval Research for the science & technology sector. Funding is $450K–$525K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). As provided in 10 U.S.C. §4144, eligibility for this competition is only open to “covered educational institutions,” which are d. The application deadline is December 11, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$450K–$525K
Deadline
Dec 11, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals:• enhancing the research and educational capabilities of HBCU/MIs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps,• encouraging cross-institutional, collaborative efforts that explore innovative solutions to naval science and technology (S&T) challenges, and• increasing the engagement of students in STEM fields important to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.This particular NOFO aims to enhance the research capacity and research infrastructure for HBCU/MIs. Competitive white papers and invited full proposals submitted to this NOFO must clearly and succinctly describe efforts that advance basic naval-relevant S&T, engage faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expand the research capacity of participant institutions.This announcement is only for research efforts that also promote student/faculty engagement, and expand the institution’s research capacity. This announcement is not intended for projects that focus on non-research STEM activities.The technical content of any proposed effort must contribute to the S&T mission and vision of the DoN.DeadlinesWhite Paper Inquiries and Questions-Email: don_hbcufoa@navy.mil09 September 2026 (Wednesday)White Papers must be received no later than18 September 2026 (Friday) at 5:00 PM Eastern TimeApplication Inquiries and Questions04 December 2026 (Friday)

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). As provided in 10 U.S.C. §4144, eligibility for this competition is only open to “covered educational institutions,” which are defined as:A. institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.); orB. accredited post-secondary minority institutions.The Principal Investigator (PI) and all proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens on September 18, 2026 (Friday), the date white papers are due. In addition, the PI must have a full-time tenured, tenure- track, or tenure-track equivalent academic appointment at one of the seven types of covered educational institutions.This is a single PI award. No Co-PIs and no sub-awards will be permitted.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number N0001426SF001. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

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