Seeking innovative proposals worldwide to advance Navy and Marine Corps operations in various science and engineering disciplines through FY25 BAA grant funding.
Funder: Office of Naval Research
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Full proposals)
Funding Amounts: No specified cap; award size and duration vary by project and technical area.
Summary: Supports innovative science and technology research to advance Navy and Marine Corps capabilities across a wide range of disciplines.
Key Information: Open to global academic, industry, and research applicants; FFRDCs and most government labs are ineligible for direct awards.
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) invites proposals for long-range science and technology (S&T) research projects with the potential to advance and improve Navy and Marine Corps operations. The Office of Naval Research (ONR), ONR Global, and the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) seek innovative research across the spectrum of science and engineering disciplines, aiming for breakthrough technologies and solutions relevant to naval missions. The BAA covers basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, and prototype activities, in alignment with ONR's technology focus areas.