Open · W911NF26S0095 · CFDA 12.431 · Discretionary

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$50K-$3M
Award range
Open
Status
87d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is an open discretionary opportunity from Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command, offering $50,000 -- $3,000,000. Applications close in 87 days.

$50K-$3M
award range
Open
87 days left
12.431
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) - is cataloged under number W911NF26S0095 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.431, posted by Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 29, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $3,000,000. The agency has projected $28.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. 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 November 6, 2026 - roughly 87 days from today. 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 -- $3,000,000

Close Date

November 6, 2026

Applications must be received no later than 06 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Posted

July 29, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$28,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

Department of Army:The Department of War (DoW) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding.

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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Army Research Office (ARO) Dr. Sue Kase

Key Dates

Posted July 29, 2026
Close Date November 6, 2026
Archive Date December 6, 2026
Last Updated July 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)", offered by Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command. It is associated with CFDA program 12.431. Department of Army:The Department of War (DoW) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited U...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is November 6, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $3,000,000. Total estimated funding: $28,000,000.
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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