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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Opportunity number W911NF26S0095

View the official notice on Grants.gov
21 days left (deadline Nov 6, 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 numberW911NF26S0095
AgencyDept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Department of Defense
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)12.431
PostedJul 29, 2026
DeadlineNov 6, 2026
Award ceiling$3,000,000
Award floor$50,000
Estimated total program funding$28,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement, Grant
CategoryScience technology and other research and development
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

Department of Army:


The Department of War (DoW) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding.

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

This competition is open to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering except for-profit educational institutions. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to participate in this competition.

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 12.431 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 27, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2026 12.431 2 $93,154,084 $46,577,042
2025 12.431 2 $302,249,768 $151,124,884
2024 12.431 2 $302,249,768 $151,124,884

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