Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded Launch Alaska a $1.5 million Project Grant under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) effective August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2028, to support technology maturation and dual-use development initiatives for Arctic and remote operations. The award supports research and technology development with potential applications to naval operations, leveraging Launch Alaska's established capabilities in technology innovation and community-based project development in Alaska's underserved regions. As a nonprofit organization, Launch Alaska will conduct the research and development work directly at its Anchorage, Alaska headquarters, with a performance period of approximately two years aligned with ONR's standard 3-5 year grant timeline structure.

This award represents ONR's continued investment in basic and applied research addressing operational challenges specific to Arctic environments and remote deployment scenarios. The funding supports Launch Alaska's mission-driven approach to technology innovation while advancing Navy and Marine Corps technological capabilities in strategically relevant geographic areas. The grant award is consistent with ONR's competitive peer-review selection process, which evaluates proposals based on scientific merit, naval relevance, applicant capabilities, principal investigator qualifications, and cost realism.