Open · HR001126S0003 · CFDA 12.910 · Discretionary

Biological Technologies

Federal grant opportunity posted by DARPA - Biological Technologies Office, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Open
Status
64d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Biological Technologies is an open discretionary opportunity from DARPA - Biological Technologies Office, offering Varies by applicant. Applications close in 64 days.

Varies
award range
Open
64 days left
12.910
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Biological Technologies - is cataloged under number HR001126S0003 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.910, posted by DARPA - Biological Technologies Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on October 1, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a procurement contract.

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. Applications close on September 30, 2026 - roughly 64 days from today. 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

September 30, 2026

See Full Announcement for details.

Posted

October 1, 2025

Instrument

Procurement Contract

Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is soliciting proposals that leverage biological properties and processes to revolutionize our ability to protect the nation’s warfighters. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

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

BAA Coordinator BTOBAA2026@darpa.mil

Key Dates

Posted October 1, 2025
Close Date September 30, 2026
Archive Date October 30, 2026
Last Updated October 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Biological Technologies", offered by DARPA - Biological Technologies Office. It is associated with CFDA program 12.910. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is soliciting proposals that leverage biological properties and processes to revolutionize our ability to pro...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 30, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
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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