Funder: Washington Headquarters Services
Due Dates: August 7, 2028 (final deadline) | Rolling (white papers)
Funding Amounts: Up to $800,000 per project per year; Young Institute projects: up to 24 months, IWC projects: up to 12 months; $21.6M total program funding over 5 years
Summary: Supports unclassified, publicly accessible research on security cooperation and irregular warfare, with a focus on evidence-building and lessons for policy and practice.
Key Information: White paper submission is required before full application; open to U.S. and international researchers and institutions.