Closed · HR001126S0008 · CFDA 12.910 · Discretionary

Automated Discovery for Design and Control of Turbulent Systems (AutoDIDACTS)

Federal grant opportunity posted by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
May 20, 2026
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Automated Discovery for Design and Control of Turbulent Systems (AutoDIDACTS) is a closed discretionary listing from DARPA - Defense Sciences 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 - Automated Discovery for Design and Control of Turbulent Systems (AutoDIDACTS) - is cataloged under number HR001126S0008 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.910, posted by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 1, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.

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 20, 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

Varies by applicant

Close Date

May 20, 2026

See Full Announcement for details.

Posted

April 1, 2026

Instrument

Other

Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals for the data-informed development of generalizable models and principles for aeronautical design and the optimal control of turbulent systems. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. 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 AutoDIDACTS@darpa.mil

Key Dates

Posted April 1, 2026
Close Date May 20, 2026
Archive Date June 19, 2026
Last Updated April 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Automated Discovery for Design and Control of Turbulent Systems (AutoDIDACTS)", offered by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office. It is associated with CFDA program 12.910. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals for the data-informed development of generalizable models and principles for aeronautical design and the optima...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 20, 2026. 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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