Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
Open Posted
- Opportunity number
- N0001426SF001
- Agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- $450,000 to $525,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- Veronica Lacey veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil (948) 215-0115
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Office of Naval Research is soliciting applications for grants to enhance research capacity and infrastructure at historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions, with white papers due September 18, 2026 and invited full proposals due December 11, 2026.
Eligible applicants are covered educational institutions under 10 U.S.C. 4144, which includes institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and accredited post-secondary minority institutions. The principal investigator and all proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens as of September 18, 2026. The PI must hold a full-time tenured, tenure-track, or tenure-track equivalent academic appointment at a covered educational institution. This is a single-PI award; no Co-PIs or subawards are permitted.
The program anticipates approximately three awards totaling $1,575,000, with individual awards ranging from $450,000 to $525,000 over a three-year period. Year 1 awards are $185,000 (including up to $35,000 for materials, equipment, and supplies); Year 2 awards are $175,000 (including up to $25,000); Year 3 awards are $165,000 (including up to $15,000). Cost share is not required.
Proposed research must advance basic naval science and technology, engage faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expand the institution's research capacity. This announcement is not intended for projects focusing on non-research STEM activities. Research must align with Office of Naval Research Science and Technology Focus Areas including Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy, Command/Control/Communications/Cyber/Intelligence/Surveillance/Reconnaissance, Directed Energy and Kinetic Systems, Materials and Electronics, Human and Biological Systems, Manufacturing, Naval Engineering, Naval Aerospace, Ocean/Atmosphere/Space, Power and Energy, and Undersea Systems.
Award notifications are expected March 26, 2027, with grant start dates anticipated for July 1, 2027. The CFDA number is 12.300.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals:
• enhancing the research and educational capabilities of HBCU/MIs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps,
• encouraging cross-institutional, collaborative efforts that explore innovative solutions to naval science and technology (S & T) challenges, and
• increasing the engagement of students in STEM fields important to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
This particular NOFO aims to enhance the research capacity and research infrastructure for HBCU/MIs. Competitive white papers and invited full proposals submitted to this NOFO must clearly and succinctly describe efforts that advance basic naval-relevant S & T, engage faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expand the research capacity of participant institutions.
This announcement is only for research efforts that also promote student/faculty engagement, and expand the institution's research capacity. This announcement is not intended for projects that focus on non-research STEM activities.
The technical content of any proposed effort must contribute to the S & T mission and vision of the DoN.
Deadlines
White Paper Inquiries and Questions-Email: don_hbcufoa@navy.mil
09 September 2026 (Wednesday)
White Papers must be received no later than
18 September 2026 (Friday) at 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Application Inquiries and Questions
04 December 2026 (Friday)
Update #1 ·
Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals:
• enhancing the research and educational capabilities of HBCU/MIs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps,
• encouraging cross-institutional, collaborative efforts that explore innovative solutions to naval science and technology (S & T) challenges, and
• increasing the engagement of students in STEM fields important to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
This particular NOFO aims to enhance the research capacity and research infrastructure for HBCU/MIs. Competitive white papers and invited full proposals submitted to this NOFO must clearly and succinctly describe efforts that advance basic naval-relevant S & T, engage faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expand the research capacity of participant institutions.
This announcement is only for research efforts that also promote student/faculty engagement, and expand the institution's research capacity. This announcement is not intended for projects that focus on non-research STEM activities.
The technical content of any proposed effort must contribute to the S & T mission and vision of the DoN.
Eligibility
As provided in 10 U.S.C. §4144, eligibility for this competition is only open to "covered educational institutions," which are defined as:A. institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.); orB. accredited post-secondary minority institutions.The Principal Investigator (PI) and all proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens on September 18, 2026 (Friday), the date white papers are due. In addition, the PI must have a full-time tenured, tenure- track, or tenure-track equivalent academic appointment at one of the seven types of covered educational institutions.This is a single PI award. No Co-PIs and no sub-awards will be permitted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| N0001426SF001-Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| N0001426SF001-Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| N0001426SF001 (002).pdf |
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