Funder: Washington Headquarters Services
Due Dates: April 13, 2026 (White paper) | June 15, 2026 (Invited full application) | February 8, 2028 (Final NFO closing date)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $100,000–$10,000,000; most topic amendments (e.g., MEEP) expect up to $3.5M over 3 years.
Summary: Supports innovative STEM education, outreach, and workforce initiatives critical to the Department of Defense mission.
Key Information: Two-step process: mandatory white paper, then invited full application; topic-specific amendments have their own deadlines.