Funder: Office of Naval Research
Due Dates: Jan 10, 2025 (Industry Day Registration) | Mar 20, 2025 (White Paper Recommended) | May 12, 2025 (Full Proposal Recommended)
Funding Amounts: Award size not specified; typical project duration is 3–5 years; both grants and contracts may be issued.
Summary: Supports R&D of diver/ROV-delivered payloads to neutralize deep water mines and WBIEDs for U.S. Navy ExMCM forces, with potential transition to operational EOD programs.
Key Information: Industry Day (classified, U.S. citizens only) is Jan 31, 2025; white papers are strongly encouraged but not required.