Funder: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Due Dates: June 22, 2026 (white papers accepted any time until closing date)
Funding Amounts: No predetermined ceiling; typical seed grants $160,000–$200,000 over 24 months; multiple awards anticipated
Summary: Supports research and development projects to advance Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) operations in a wide range of science and engineering fields relevant to naval aviation.
Key Information: Two-phase process: white paper required for invitation to full proposal; open to academia, industry, nonprofits, and international entities.