Cooperative Agreement W911NF262A122
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated (ORAU) was awarded $148,571.12 under a Cooperative Agreement from the Department of the Army's Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) through the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431) to conduct research on stoichiometric lithium fluoride substitution into magnesium aluminate spinel (MgAl₂O₄) to develop a lithium-conducting oxyfluoride solid electrolyte. The award, issued on May 14,...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received a $300,000 cooperative agreement from the Department of the Army's Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431), awarded July 15, 2026, with completion targeted for July 14, 2029. The award funds fundamental research into the thermodynamics of anion chemistry and solvent compatibility mechanisms designed to mitigate failure modes in...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Khemia Metals Inc. is developing base-metal alloy foils as cost-effective replacements for copper current collectors in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) under a $1.23 million Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084). The award, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, supports SBIR Phase II research and commercialization efforts at the company's San Carlos,...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated (ORAU) received a $172,696.78 cooperative agreement award from the Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431) to develop fabrication techniques that enhance the advantages of digital aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN) alloy over traditional alloys. The award was issued on July 9, 2026, with a completion date of July 31, 2027, and...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Purdue University received a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement from the Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), a defense-focused agency under the Department of the Army, to conduct basic scientific research on nanothermites prepared by the self-assembly of two-dimensional metal oxides and metal nanoparticles. Awarded on July 16, 2026, with a completion deadline of July 15, 2029, this three-year effort will be performed at Purdue's West...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated (ORAU) received a $135,640.05 cooperative agreement award from the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command under the Department of Defense Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431) for the project "Near-Net Shape Fabrication of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics." The award, issued on March 4, 2026, with completion targeted for March 31, 2027, supports fundamental research in...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The University of Washington Office of Sponsored Programs received a $120,000 cooperative agreement awarded July 27, 2026, by the Department of the Army Research Development and Engineering Command under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431). The award supports a three-year research initiative through July 26, 2029, focused on developing radio-frequency (RF)-induced plasma technology at conductive microparticle interfaces as a novel approach...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated (ORAU) received a $170,577.45 cooperative agreement award from the Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), a Defense agency component, under the Basic Scientific Research (CFDA 12.431) federal grant program. The award, effective February 10, 2026 through February 28, 2027, funds a new research initiative led by Dr. Mustafa Ozsipahi to conduct molecular dynamics investigation of nanotextured...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has received a $6.43 million Cooperative Agreement from the Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) under the Department of Defense Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431) to advance Silicon Carbide Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (SiC CMOS) process technology for advanced integration. The award, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, funds fundamental research directed at...
- Summary of Cooperative Agreement Award Elinor Coatings, LLC received a Cooperative Agreement award totaling $12.42M from the Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), a defense agency under the Department of the Army, to conduct basic scientific research under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431). The award, effective September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2027, supports the development of advanced coatings and materials specifically engineered for...
Forge Nano, Inc. received a $549,995.25 cooperative agreement award from the Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), an Army agency, under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431) to accelerate development of 18650 lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high-temperature performance capabilities. The award, issued on July 27, 2026, extends through July 26, 2031, and will be performed at the company's Denver, Colorado facility. As a Colorado-based nanotechnology firm specializing in surface engineering and precision nano coating solutions, Forge Nano will leverage its expertise in advanced materials development and coating technologies to enhance battery performance characteristics for defense applications aligned with long-term Army national security needs. This research effort supports the Army Research Office's mission to pursue high-risk, high-payoff basic science initiatives focused on discovering and transitioning advanced technology. Given Forge Nano's prior experience delivering specialized coating technologies and nanomaterial solutions through federal research partnerships and its demonstrated track record with lithium-ion battery chemistry development, the company is well-positioned to deliver innovations in battery thermal performance that address critical capability gaps for Army applications.Cooperative Agreement Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $550.0k | 7/24/26 |