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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

Office of Naval Research · Opportunity number N0001426SF001

View the official notice on Grants.gov
56 days left (deadline Dec 11, 2026)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberN0001426SF001
AgencyOffice of Naval Research
Department of Defense
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)12.300
PostedJun 18, 2026
DeadlineDec 11, 2026
Award ceiling$525,000
Award floor$450,000
Expected number of awards3
Estimated total program funding$1,575,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryScience technology and other research and development
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

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)


Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 12.300 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 27, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2026 12.300 3 $262,785,446 $87,595,149
2025 12.300 2 $217,611,458 $108,805,729
2024 12.300 2 $217,611,458 $108,805,729

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