Closed · RFI-FA8651-01 · CFDA 12.630 · Discretionary

Geographically Separated Unmanned System Challenge

Federal grant opportunity posted by Munitions Directorate, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
July 13, 2022
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Geographically Separated Unmanned System Challenge is a closed discretionary listing from Munitions Directorate that offered Varies by applicant across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
12.630
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Geographically Separated Unmanned System Challenge - is cataloged under number RFI-FA8651-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.630, posted by Munitions Directorate. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 6, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $1 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $1 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1. 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 July 13, 2022. 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

Varies by applicant

Close Date

July 13, 2022

Posted

July 6, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$1

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) seeks solutions that directly maintain and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce to maintain the U.S. Air Force and Space Force's technological superiority.AFRL/RW seeks information from organizations that can execute a STEM challenge for undergraduate science and engineering students. The challenge will be centered on a Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle (Q-UGV) and will focus on finding the best solution to utilize a Q-UGV to provide facility and perimeter security.The Following are the primary areas that the challenge must undertake:1 - Find a way to automate the Q-UGV so that it can perform security without the need of the tablet to control it2 - Utilize all of the available sensors in a way that provides the maximum amount of coverage/securityAs a capacity of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Science and Technology (S&T) workforce is interconnected with STEM education and out reach, AFRL/RW recognizes the need to support efforts that can jointly improve STEM student outcomes and align education and outreach efforts with DAF S&T current and future workforce.Please provide responses to this RFI by email to Jane Ellison at jane.ellison@us.af.mil no later than 13 Jul 2022, by 1:00 PM central time zone. Please include RFI number RFI-FA8651-01 in the subject line. All inquires concerning this RFI are to be sent to Jane Ellison. There is not funding to be provided for responses to this notice. This is not the award of a grant. This is to understand if the capability is available to potentially award a grant for this effort.

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

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Agency Contact

Jane Ellison Grantor Phone 8508823657

Key Dates

Posted July 6, 2022
Close Date July 13, 2022
Archive Date July 20, 2022
Last Updated July 6, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Geographically Separated Unmanned System Challenge", offered by Munitions Directorate. It is associated with CFDA program 12.630. The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) seeks solutions that directly maintain and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 13, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $1. Expected number of awards: 1.
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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