Open · N0001426SF001 · CFDA 12.300 · Discretionary
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
Federal grant opportunity posted by Office of Naval Research, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $450K-$525K
- Award range
- Open
- Status
- 48d
- Days left
- 3
- Expected awards
The verdict
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program is an open discretionary opportunity from Office of Naval Research, offering $450,000 -- $525,000 across 3 expected awards. Applications close in 48 days. PlainGrants indexes 285 other opportunities from Office of Naval Research.
- $450K-$525K
- award range
- Open
- 48 days left
- 3
- expected awards
- 12.300
- CFDA program
Open desk with published close date
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy… remains open until December 11, 2026 (48 days out). Award range $450,000 -- $525,000 without a cost-share requirement.
According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.
Deadline tracker
48 days left to apply
Posted Jun 18 → closes Dec 11, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$1,575,000
Expected Awards
3
Instrument
Grant
Description
Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals:• enhancing the research and educational capabilities of HBCU/MIs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps,• encouraging cross-institutional, collaborative efforts that explore innovative solutions to naval science and technology (S&T) challenges, and• increasing the engagement of students in STEM fields important to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.This particular NOFO aims to enhance the research capacity and research infrastructure for HBCU/MIs. Competitive white papers and invited full proposals submitted to this NOFO must clearly and succinctly describe efforts that advance basic naval-relevant S&T, engage faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expand the research capacity of participant institutions.This announcement is only for research efforts that also promote student/faculty engagement, and expand the institution’s research capacity. This announcement is not intended for projects that focus on non-research STEM activities.The technical content of any proposed effort must contribute to the S&T mission and vision of the DoN.DeadlinesWhite Paper Inquiries and Questions-Email: don_hbcufoa@navy.mil09 September 2026 (Wednesday)White Papers must be received no later than18 September 2026 (Friday) at 5:00 PM Eastern TimeApplication Inquiries and Questions04 December 2026 (Friday)
Catch-all / unrestricted eligibility mark · N0001426SF001
Grants.gov marks Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy… with a catch-all / unrestricted eligibility code (Others (see official listing text)). Read the official announcement text for the real applicant filter — the code alone is not a door list. The extract does not mark applicant cost-sharing as required. Instrument: Grant. Funding-activity code maps to Science and Technology / R&D (ST). This eligibility-code string dominates the Office of Naval Research book (127 peers, 44% of 286).
- Code 25
- Others (see official listing text)
Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Veronica Lacey Grantor Phone 948-215-0115
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What to do next
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy… is open with $450,000 -- $525,000 awards and 48 days left on the clock.
- Submit through Grants.gov (N0001426SF001) - verify SAM.gov registration and the current NOFO before drafting. Official listing
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