Closed · FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0005 · CFDA 12.800 · Discretionary

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (COE): Brain-Derived Neuromorphic Computing with Intelligent Materials

Federal grant opportunity posted by Air Force Office of Scientific Research, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $5M
Award range
Closed
Status
August 16, 2021
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (COE): Brain-Derived Neuromorphic Computing with Intelligent Materials is a closed discretionary listing from Air Force Office of Scientific Research that offered Up to $5,000,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $5M
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
12.800
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (COE): Brain-Derived Neuromorphic Computing with Intelligent Materials - is cataloged under number FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0005 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.800, posted by Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 15, 2021 and last updated on August 11, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $5,000,000. It expects to issue 5 awards. 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 closed on August 16, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. 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 $5,000,000

Close Date

August 16, 2021

Pre-proposal inquiries and questions must be received in writing by electronic mail not later than07 May 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to be considered. White papers must be submitted electronically at https://community.apan.org/wg/afosr/p/submitawhitepaper by 01 June 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time to be considered. Proposals must be received electronically through Grants.gov by 16 August 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time to be considered.

Posted

April 15, 2021

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Grant

Description

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) describes the research objectives of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) university Center of Excellence (COE) in Brain-Derived Neuromorphic Computing with Intelligent Materials, which addresses research objectives of the United States Space Force (USSF) and the United States Air Force (USAF). A university COE is defined as a joint effort among Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), Air Force Research Laboratory Technology Directorates (AFRL TDs), and an outstanding university or team of universities to perform high-priority collaborative research. This center is a joint project between AFOSR, the Information Directorate (AFRL/RI), and the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX). This Center of Excellence is anticipated to extend the research interests of AFRL in the topical area of neuromorphic computing and provide opportunities for a new generation of US scientists and engineers to address United States Space Force (USSF) and United States Air Force (USAF) research needs. This is a special FOA because it explicitly calls for (a) research in the high-priority Air Force interest areas of neuroscience, neuromorphic computing, and nanomaterials; and (b) education of students within the US in vital technology areas with opportunities for potential recruitment of US nationals for employment at AFRL.In conjunction with AFRL, AFOSR invites proposals for research in the areas described in detail below. The schedule for this announcement is given in Section B, Federal Award Information. This research effort will consist of multidisciplinary teams of researchers with the skills needed to address the relevant research challenges necessary to meet the program’s goals. Multi-investigator teaming is encouraged. Multi-university teams are allowed. Under no circumstances will the Government help to create teams.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 20. 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

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Agency Contact

Bhawana Sharma Grantor Email: bhawana.sharma@us.af.mil

Key Dates

Posted April 15, 2021
Close Date August 16, 2021
Archive Date September 16, 2021
Last Updated August 11, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (COE): Brain-Derived Neuromorphic Computing with Intelligent Materials", offered by Air Force Office of Scientific Research. It is associated with CFDA program 12.800. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) describes the research objectives of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) university Center of Excellence (COE) in Brain-Derived Neuromorphic Computin...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 16, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $5,000,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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