Open · N00244-26-S-NPS-F001 · CFDA 12.300 · Discretionary

Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School

Federal grant opportunity posted by Naval Supply Systems Command, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Open
Status
1265d
Days left
30
Expected awards

The verdict

Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School is an open discretionary opportunity from Naval Supply Systems Command, offering Varies by applicant across 30 expected awards. Applications close in 1265 days.

Varies
award range
Open
1265 days left
30
expected awards
12.300
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School - is cataloged under number N00244-26-S-NPS-F001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.300, posted by Naval Supply Systems Command. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on January 13, 2026 and last updated on January 7, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $20.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 30 awards. If the agency funds the expected 30 awards from the $20.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $667,000. 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 January 13, 2030 - roughly 1265 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

January 13, 2030

Posted

January 13, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$20,000,000

Expected Awards

30

Instrument

Grant

Description

This FOA is intended for proposals related to basic and applied research in the STEM categories, and not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement.The proposal submission process has two stages:I. Applicants are encouraged to submit a white paper first to Grants@NPS.edu, ; andII. Applicants must submit a full proposal through Grants.gov (do not submit white papers through Grants.gov, only full proposals)Applicants are encouraged to submit a White Paper in advance of a Full Proposal to minimize the labor and other costs associated with the production of detailed full proposals that have little chance of being selected for funding. Based on an assessment of the white papers, the responsible Research Program Officer will provide informal feedback notification to the prospective awardees to encourage or discourage submission proposals. The Research Program Officer may also, on occasion, provide feedback encouraging re-work to strengthen a proposal. White Papers may be submitted at any time during the open period of this FOA. A separate White Paper is required for each research proposal.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Christine Jordan Grantor Phone 619-556-6121

Key Dates

Posted January 13, 2026
Close Date January 13, 2030
Archive Date February 12, 2030
Last Updated January 7, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School", offered by Naval Supply Systems Command. It is associated with CFDA program 12.300. This FOA is intended for proposals related to basic and applied research in the STEM categories, and not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement.The proposal submission...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is January 13, 2030.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $20,000,000. Expected number of awards: 30.
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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