Project Grant N000142612258
- Federal Project Grant Summary The University of South Carolina received a $455,000 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2029. This award supports research on an antifragile infrastructure approach for naval installations and coastal host communities, addressing the Office of Naval Research's mission to develop superior naval capabilities and technology. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded the University of California, Santa Barbara $657,863 under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to conduct research on the design of new benign anti-fouling coatings through investigation of hydration dynamics and fouling mechanisms. The three-year project, initiated March 1, 2026 and concluding February 28, 2029, addresses materials science priorities relevant to naval operations by developing...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded the Regents of the University of Michigan $178,000 under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) on March 1, 2026, for a three-year research project concluding February 28, 2029. This project grant supports fundamental and applied research investigating surface hydration and interfacial biological interactions of advanced functional polymer materials with antifouling and fouling-release properties. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan received a $655,298 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) for the design of zwitterionic polymer resins for marine biofouling control. The award, effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2029, supports fundamental and applied research with direct naval applications. Zwitterionic polymers represent an advanced materials solution for preventing...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Office of Naval Research awarded The Washington University a $750,000 project grant under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to conduct research on simultaneous mechano-chemical biofouling prevention using multilayered, self-healing coatings. The award, effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029, supports a three-year research initiative with potential applications to naval operations and Marine Corps capabilities. Research will be...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Southern California received a $457,854 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) awarded March 1, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of February 28, 2027. This award supports research and development of a laser micromachining system designed to enable dexterous and smart soft robotic manipulator capabilities. The research conducted under this award will...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received a $263,719 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to conduct research on wave-particle active matter. The award, effective December 1, 2025, extends through November 30, 2030, and supports fundamental and applied research with potential applications to naval operations and Marine Corps capabilities. Research conducted under this...
- Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan received a $326,821 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) for research on "Hydrodynamic and Material Performance Characterization of Navy-Relevant Surfaces." The award, effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2028, supports fundamental and applied research with direct applications to naval operations and Marine Corps capabilities. The research will be...
- Summary of Federal Project Grant Award The University of Tennessee received a $5.21 million Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) for the period August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028. The award supports university research and development activities for the U.S. Navy's Rapid Applied Materials Processing Laboratory (RAMPLab), a facility designed to accelerate the evaluation and development of next-generation...
- Federal Project Grant Summary Georgia TECH Research Corp has been awarded $170,000 under the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to conduct research titled "The Magic is in the Meniscus: Controlled Aggregation and Assembly for Processing Conjugated Polymers." The award, effective March 1, 2026, with a completion date of February 28, 2030, supports fundamental research with potential applications to naval operations and...
The University of South Carolina received a $528,000 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to conduct a simulation study of dual functional fouling resistant and fouling release polymers and extremely nonfouling polymers. The three-year research project, initiated May 1, 2026 and concluding April 30, 2029, will be performed in South Carolina. This research aligns with ONR's mission to support fundamental and applied research with potential applications to naval operations and marine capabilities, particularly in advanced materials development. The project delivers research and development services focused on polymer material science with anticipated naval applications. The simulation study will advance understanding of polymeric coatings designed to resist biological and other fouling accumulation on naval vessels and equipment, a critical technology need for maintaining operational effectiveness and reducing maintenance costs in maritime applications. As a major public research institution with extensive experience conducting federal research across multiple scientific disciplines, the University of South Carolina is well-positioned to execute this competitive, merit-based award through its established research infrastructure and technical capabilities.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $528.0k | 4/9/26 |