At a glance
GlobalX Challenge 26.2: Naval Southern Hemisphere Space Weather and Plasmas (NSHSWP) is a federal competitive grant from Office of Naval Research for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $500K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). See full eligibility requirements in pages 2 - 3 of this announcement package, as well as Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB00. The application deadline is August 31, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $500K
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
This purpose of the GlobalX Challenge is to accelerate the traditional knowledge generation cycle, proving or disproving an applied research theory on an advanced timeline, leading to the discovery of revolutionary dual-use capability for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, the commercial marketplace, and the public. The expected outcomes of this Challenge are promising, potentially game-changing, applied concepts whose maturity may be accelerated under separate follow-on technology development efforts.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). See full eligibility requirements in pages 2 - 3 of this announcement package, as well as Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number N0001426SBC04. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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