Open · HQ003426NFOECAD04 · CFDA 12.630 · Discretionary
Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE)
Federal grant opportunity posted by Washington Headquarters Services, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $50M-$150M
- Award range
- Open
- Status
- 6d
- Days left
- 1
- Expected awards
The verdict
Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE) is an open discretionary opportunity from Washington Headquarters Services, offering $50,000,000 -- $150,000,000 across 1 expected award. Applications close in 6 days.
- $50M-$150M
- award range
- Open
- 6 days left
- 1
- expected award
- 12.630
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE) - is cataloged under number HQ003426NFOECAD04 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.630, posted by Washington Headquarters Services. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 16, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000,000 -- $150,000,000. It expects to issue 1 award. 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 August 17, 2026 - roughly 6 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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
$50,000,000 -- $150,000,000
Close Date
August 17, 2026
Posted
July 16, 2026
Expected Awards
1
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Description
Bridging foundational academic research and strategic innovation for the Defense enterprise, the Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE) will facilitate deep transdisciplinary collaborations among top-tier scholars, informed by defense strategists, that will transform rigorous and blue-sky research into breakthrough national security solutions and build a deep and lasting relationship between academia, foundations, international partners, industry and venture capital, and the DoW.The awardee will support technology scouting and transition, as well as collaboration activities that accelerate innovation and improve mission effectiveness. The awardee will also conduct and enable transdisciplinary research, bridging academic disciplines and industry and societal stakeholders to address complex, real-world challenges. Activities may include, but are not limited to:Conduct technology scouting and market research (as authorized) to maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging capabilities, and innovation opportunities; provide summaries and recommendations.Support concept incubation, prototyping pathways, pilot planning, and technology transition activities, including transition criteria and adoption planning.Support industry/university/government engagement, collaboration forums, and coordination activities, as directed, including workforce development support activities where applicable.Investigate new and transdisciplinary approaches to basic and exploratory research to transform how fundamental research and partnerships can drive toward more assured outcomes and impact.Develop and form university and industry research teams and consortia consisting of multiple, integrated disciplines and capabilities focused upon problem-based research and outcomes (through a Problem-based Basic Research Consortium).Drive collaboration between university researchers and Service laboratory researchers and Combatant Commands, while also creating opportunities for accelerating the development and advancement of basic and higher TRL research (through a Translational Research Initiative for Academia and Defense Partnership).
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
Jonathan Bertsch, Grants Officer
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