Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)
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Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)
Air Force -- Research Lab · Opportunity number FA2391-23-S-2403
View the official notice on Grants.gov
6050 days left
(deadline May 10, 2043)
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | FA2391-23-S-2403 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Air Force -- Research Lab Department of Defense |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 12.800 |
| Posted | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Deadline | May 10, 2043 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Other, Procurement contract, Grant, Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Science technology and other research and development |
| Last updated here | Oct 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Unrestricted (open to any type of entity, check the notice)
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Past awards for this program
Totals for assistance listing 12.800 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 27, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.800 | 6 | $1,918,559,849 | $319,759,975 |
| 2025 | 12.800 | 6 | $1,918,559,849 | $319,759,975 |
| 2024 | 12.800 | 6 | $1,930,508,392 | $321,751,399 |
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