Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction
Research grant opportunity focusing on countering Weapons of Mass Destruction with a deadline for pre-application white papers on 7 February 2025.
Funder: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Due Dates: March 2, 2026: Pre-application white paper deadline for Topics B1–B6 | September 30, 2034: BAA final closing date
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $25,000 up to $1,000,000 per year for up to 5 years; total estimated program funding is $500,000,000.
Summary: Supports fundamental research to counter weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by advancing science and technology relevant to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats.
Key Information: Pre-application white papers required and must be pre-coordinated for most topics; see BAA for details.
Description
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) seeks proposals for fundamental research to counter weapons of mass destruction (WMD), including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. The program targets basic and applied scientific research with the potential to significantly advance the understanding, detection, prevention, and mitigation of WMD threats. Efforts may also support STEM education programs with a counter-WMD focus.
Research funded under this BAA should aim to provide new knowledge, innovative technologies, or transformative concepts that address long-term challenges in threat reduction. Proposals can address specific published topics (e.g., B1–B6) or broader thrust areas as outlined in the BAA.
