Closed · NSWCCD-26-S-0001 · CFDA 12.300 · Discretionary

Carderock BAA

Federal grant opportunity posted by NSWC - Carderock - N00167, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $500K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 13, 2026
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Carderock BAA is a closed discretionary listing from NSWC - Carderock - N00167 that offered Up to $500,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $500K
award range
Closed
application status
12.300
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Carderock BAA - is cataloged under number NSWCCD-26-S-0001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.300, posted by NSWC - Carderock - N00167. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 15, 2026 and last updated on February 24, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $500,000. 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. This opportunity closed on March 13, 2026. 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

Up to $500,000

Close Date

March 13, 2026

Posted

January 15, 2026

Instrument

Grant

Description

1. Digital Ecosystems:• High speed, intelligent, data-driven decision making for complex operations• Data discovery, information and knowledge management• Rapid adaptable policy and enforcement for digital environments 2. Hydrodynamics:• Computational hydrodynamic tools• Seakeeping and loads in extreme seas• Maneuvering and control• Maneuvering in waves• Cavitation• Hull-propulsor interaction• Hydrodynamic modeling of operations: in an ice slurry; multi-body interactions; propulsor hull system optimization; appendage characterization and scaling; near-surface and near-shore maneuvering and control modeling development 3. Naval Platform Integrity:• Naval metals and alloys; structural composites; corrosion resistant materials; and/or high-temperature ceramics• Manufacturing, including additive and other advanced manufacturing, and the relationship between processing, microstructure and materials properties, including Modelling & Simulation• Structural assessment and monitoring• Weapons effects and ship protection• Non-destructive testing and/or inspection• Maritime lethality• Structural reliability• Ship environmental treatment systems, management, and safety• Bio-fouling and bio-fouling hydrodynamic effects• Development of artificial intelligence and machine learning models to advance naval platform integrity• Battery development and safety• Naval platform energy and power 4. Ship and Submarine Design:• Ship/Submarine design tools• Ship/Submarine design processes and methods• Design evaluation/assessment capabilities• New and non-traditional platforms• Novel ship/submarine designs and missions 5. Signature Management: • Underwater and topside signatures• Mobile sensors 6. Unmanned Systems:• Low-cost perception and situational awareness systems• Autonomy and AI/ML decision making and computations• Swarming capabilities

Eligibility

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

Egbert Goodman Grantor Phone 301 221-6867

Key Dates

Posted January 15, 2026
Close Date March 13, 2026
Archive Date March 29, 2026
Last Updated February 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Carderock BAA", offered by NSWC - Carderock - N00167. It is associated with CFDA program 12.300. 1. Digital Ecosystems:• High speed, intelligent, data-driven decision making for complex operations• Data discovery, information and knowledge management• Rapid adaptable policy and enforcement for di...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 13, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $500,000.
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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