Closed · FA7000-21-S-0001 · CFDA 12.800 · Discretionary

Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Air Force Academy, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $99M
Award range
Closed
Status
-
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021) is a closed discretionary listing from Air Force Academy that offered Up to $99,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $99M
award range
Closed
application status
12.800
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021) - is cataloged under number FA7000-21-S-0001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.800, posted by Air Force Academy. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 2, 2020 and last updated on January 12, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a procurement contract.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $99,000,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity is closed. Monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements in the next funding cycle. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $99,000,000

Close Date

Not specified

This announcement remains open until superseded. White papers are reviewed and evaluated as they are received and may be submitted at any time. The white paper/proposal submission process is discussed in sections IV and V of this BAA. Proposals will be due according to specific instructions contained in a separate RFP notice resulting from favorable white paper evaluations or calls issued against this BAA. Calls may be placed against this BAA and specific information related to due dates will be provided in each call. Proposals or white papers submitted in response to calls should be submitted according to directions contained within each individual call and in accordance with this BAA. Late bid and proposal provisions in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.215-1(c) (3)) will apply to this BAA.

Posted

December 2, 2020

Instrument

Procurement Contract

Description

The USAFA invests in an active research program for three main reasons. First and foremost, research significantly enhances the cadet learning experience. Our research is done by, for and with cadets who work alongside fellow cadets and faculty mentors. Research provides cadets with rich independent learning opportunities as they tackle ill-defined problems and are challenged to apply their knowledge and abilities.Second, our research program provides opportunities essential for faculty development. Research broadens and deepens the experience base of the faculty. This infuses current, relevant, state-of-the-art and cutting-edge applications and examples into the curriculum. This also helps our faculty remain current in their respective fields.Third, at USAFA we strive to conduct research to enhance the ability of the Air Force to perform its mission. There are ongoing research projects spanning topics as diverse as super hypersonics, cyber security, spatial disorientation, athletic performance and homeland defense. This BAA offers a vehicle for research to be performed to satisfy these three objectives, while also meeting research needs of industry counterparts/serve a public purpose. USAFA’s partnerships with non-Government firms enables development in the public arena, stimulating the studies in the greater technical community. All awards issued against this BAA must serve to benefit the objectives identified above.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Dominic J. Carusone Chief, USAFA Specialized Support Flight Contracting/Grants/Agreements Officer Phone 719-208-5057

Key Dates

Posted December 2, 2020
Close Date Not specified
Last Updated January 12, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)", offered by Air Force Academy. It is associated with CFDA program 12.800. The USAFA invests in an active research program for three main reasons. First and foremost, research significantly enhances the cadet learning experience. Our research is done by, for and with cadets ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $99,000,000.
How do I apply?
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