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

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 open, 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. Applications close on May 20, 2026. 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.