This solicitation invites applications (also referred to as “proposals”) to increase the capacity of eligible institutions to achieve very high research activity status on the Carnegie Classification scale. The proposals must align with the research areas of interest to the DoW (which includes the USW(R&E) and the ARL) and enhance the education of students in areas of STEM that align with the DoW research interests.
Closed on Apr 10, 2026
Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Opportunity number W911NF26S0075
Details summarized from the official notice as of Apr 11, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Apr 10, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | W911NF26S0075 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command Department of Defense |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 12.630 |
| Posted | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Deadline | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $10,000,000 |
| Award floor | $1,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 5 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Science technology and other research and development |
| Last updated here | Apr 11, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- 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
As provided in Section 223 of the FY 2023 NDAA, eligibility for this competition is open only to “covered educational institutions,” aimed at achieving very high research status on the Carnegie Classification scale. Institutions currently classified as very high research status (R1) on the Carnegie Classification website are not eligible to participate in this opportunity. https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/Additional eligibility for this FOA are defined as:a. The term ‘‘eligible institution’’ means a historically Black college or university or other minority-serving institution that is classified as such at the time of participation in the program.b. The term ‘‘historically Black college or university’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘part B institution’’ under section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20U.S.C. 1061).c. The term ‘‘other minority-serving institution’’ means an institution of higher education specified in paragraphs (2) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)).Eligible applicants include community colleges or other two-year degree granting institutions meeting the definition of a “eligible institution.”
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 12.630 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Aug 23, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.630 | 4 | $383,837,729 | $95,959,432 |
| 2025 | 12.630 | 5 | $534,890,243 | $106,978,049 |
| 2024 | 12.630 | 7 | $736,795,669 | $105,256,524 |
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