Closed · DARPA-RA-23-02 · CFDA 12.910 · Discretionary

Forward-Looking Experimentation (FLEX)

Federal grant opportunity posted by DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
May 31, 2024
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Forward-Looking Experimentation (FLEX) is a closed discretionary listing from DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office that offered Varies by applicant. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
12.910
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Forward-Looking Experimentation (FLEX) - is cataloged under number DARPA-RA-23-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.910, posted by DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 9, 2023 and last updated on May 30, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. 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 May 31, 2024. 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

May 31, 2024

See Full Announcement for details.

Posted

August 9, 2023

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Summary of Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to close this Research Announcement for all submissions on May 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern. DARPA anticipates releasing a new FLEX RA beginning in FY2025. Any proposal submitted prior to this deadline will be reviewed in accordance with the evaluation criteria contained herein. Any proposal submitted after the close date and time will not be reviewed. The Microsystems Technology Office at DARPA seeks fundamental research proposals for disruptive ideas in information and communication technologies (ICT) addressing the grand challenges for a data-driven future. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. The goal of the Forward-Looking Experimentation (FLEX) program is to identify the direction and timing of key disruptive advances in ICT, accelerate technology exploration and generate intellectual property, develop next-generation researchers for the U.S. workforce, and build the foundation for future research programs.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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

RA Coordinator DARPA-RA-23-02@darpa.mil

Key Dates

Posted August 9, 2023
Close Date May 31, 2024
Archive Date June 30, 2024
Last Updated May 30, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Forward-Looking Experimentation (FLEX)", offered by DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office. It is associated with CFDA program 12.910. Summary of Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to close this Research Announcement for all submissions on May 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern. DARPA anticipates releasing a new FLEX RA beginni...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 31, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
How do I apply?
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