Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) Broad Agency Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026
Colleges and universities can apply for FY26 Naval Engineering research funding, with pre-release access to technical contacts for proposal development before submissions open on August 15, 2025.
Funder: NSWC Dahlgren
Due Dates: To be announced (expected after formal NOFO publication; see below)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$450,000 per award | Typical awards $125,000–$150,000/year for 1–3 years | Up to 30 awards expected
Summary: Supports university-led research and workforce development in naval engineering, science, and technology aligned with Naval Sea Systems Command priorities.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—formal application window and topics will be finalized upon NOFO release.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren) on behalf of the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC), seeks proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities for research projects supporting the science, technology, and engineering needs of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers. The program aims to foster cutting-edge research, strengthen the talent pipeline for naval engineering, and provide hands-on opportunities for students in areas of national defense and advanced naval systems.
Proposals should address one of the technical topics outlined by the participating Naval Warfare Centers, spanning areas such as naval architecture, robotics, advanced sensors, materials science, artificial intelligence, cyber-physical systems, hypersonics, and more. The program emphasizes student involvement (undergraduate and/or graduate) and collaboration with Navy scientists and engineers.
