Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)
Air Force Academy · Department of Defense · FA7000-21-S-0001
In plain English
Air Force Academy (Department of Defense) has posted this cooperative agreement, grant, other and procurement contract. Grants.gov lists no fixed close date, so check the official listing for how and when applications are accepted.
Awards are up to $99,000,000 each.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of applicant), subject to any clarification in the listing.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.
Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | No close date listed |
| Agency note on the deadline | This announcement remains open until superseded. White papers are reviewed and evaluated as they are received and may be submitted at any time. The white paper/proposal submission process is discussed in sections IV and V of this BAA. Proposals will be due according to specific instructions contained in a separate RFP notice resulting from favorable white paper evaluations or calls issued against … |
| Posted date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Opportunity number | FA7000-21-S-0001 |
| Agency | Air Force Academy (Department of Defense) |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $99,000,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | Not stated |
| Estimated total program funding | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 12.800 – Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Jul 28, 2026 |
Who can apply
- Unrestricted (open to any type of entity above, subject to clarification in the listing)
Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):
White papers and proposals from Federal Agencies, including subcontracting/sub-Non-Federal Entity (NFE) efforts will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal agencies should contact the Department of Research associated with the given technical area listed in Section I of the BAA to discuss funding through internal Government procedures.
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
The USAFA invests in an active research program for three main reasons. First and foremost, research significantly enhances the cadet learning experience. Our research is done by, for and with cadets who work alongside fellow cadets and faculty mentors. Research provides cadets with rich independent learning opportunities as they tackle ill-defined problems and are challenged to apply their knowledge and abilities. Second, our research program provides opportunities essential for faculty development. Research broadens and deepens the experience base of the faculty. This infuses current, relevant, state-of-the-art and cutting-edge applications and examples into the curriculum. This also helps our faculty remain current in their respective fields. Third, at USAFA we strive to conduct research to enhance the ability of the Air Force to perform its mission. …
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