Under this FY26 grant agreement, academic partners will establish the National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) by executing RDT&E tasks across the following four pillars: workforce development, applied research infrastructure, collaborative networks, and strategic analysis for DoW leadership.
Open for applications
National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)
Washington Headquarters Services · Opportunity number HQ003426NFOECAD06
View the official notice on Grants.gov
1768 days left
(deadline Aug 19, 2031)
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 | HQ003426NFOECAD06 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Washington Headquarters Services Department of Defense |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 12.032 |
| Posted | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Deadline | Aug 19, 2031 |
| Award ceiling | $6,000,000 |
| Award floor | $6,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| 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:
- Public and state colleges and universities
Who should take a closer look
- Colleges and universities
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
The only eligible applicant is the Mississippi State University; no other applications will be considered.
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.
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