Closed · W911NF25S0006 · CFDA 12.431 · Other
U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Broad Agency Announcement for Basic Research (Fiscal Year 2026)
Federal grant opportunity posted by Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- Varies
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- July 1, 2025
- Close date
- 1000
- Expected awards
The verdict
U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Broad Agency Announcement for Basic Research (Fiscal Year 2026) is a closed other listing from Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command that offered Varies by applicant across 1000 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- Varies
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 1000
- expected awards
- 12.431
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Broad Agency Announcement for Basic Research (Fiscal Year 2026) - is cataloged under number W911NF25S0006 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.431, posted by Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 4, 2025. The funding category is Other, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. It expects to issue 1000 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 July 1, 2025. 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 1, 2025
Posted
February 4, 2025
Expected Awards
1000
Instrument
Grant
Description
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Foundational Science Research Unit (FSRU) of the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) solicits new proposals for its fiscal year 2026 program of basic research in behavioral science. It is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d) (2) and 35.016 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the acquisition of basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement through the competitive selection of proposals and 10 U.S.C. 4001, 10 U.S.C. 4021, and 10 U.S.C. 4022.To meet the operational objectives of the U.S. Army over the next two decades, the Army must improve its capability to acquire, develop, employ, and retain Soldiers and leaders who can individually and as part of a group:• Prepare for and adapt quickly to dynamic missions, unpredictable operational environments, and a wide spectrum of contexts;• Effectively function autonomously and as part of larger systems in complex, information-rich environments;• Perform in extended, hybrid, and continuous operations;• Interact and collaborate effectively in joint-service and multi-national operations.ARI requests proposals to conduct basic research that will provide a scientific foundation to support these broad capabilities.The Basic Research program focuses on four strategic areas for advancing personnel science.1. Measurement of Individuals and Collectives: Advanced psychometric theory for deriving valid measurements from complex assessments and continuous streams of data2. Teams and Small Groups: Understanding dynamic restructuring, coordination, and composition processes in teams and promoting optimal team adaptation3. Organizations and Systems: Multilevel theory and methods for complex organizations4. Formal and Informal Learning and Development: Holistic models of individual and collective learning and development across work settings and contexts throughout the career spanTo be eligible for an award under this announcement, a prospective awardee must meet certain minimum standards pertaining to financial resources and responsibility, ability to comply with the performance schedule, past performance, integrity, experience, technical capabilities, operational controls, and facilities. In accordance with Federal statutes, regulations, and Department of Defense (DoD) and Army policies, no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the Army on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability.Response Dates (Submissions):White paper submissions must be received by: 5:00 PM/1700 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 9 March 2025Proposal submissions must be received by: 5:00 PM/1700 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 1 July 20252025 Response Dates (Questions):General questions regarding white papers must be submitted in writing to Dr. Kimberly Wingert, kimberly.m.wingert.civ@army.mil. Questions about a specific research topic area must be submitted in writing to the listed technical POC. All questions regarding white papers must be submitted by: 5:00 PM/1700 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 23 February 2025.General questions regarding proposals must be submitted in writing to Dr. Kimberly Wingert, kimberly.m.wingert.civ@army.mil. Questions about a specific research topic area must be submitted in writing to the listed technical POC. All questions regarding proposals must be submitted by: 5:00 PM/1700 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 15 June 2025
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.
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