Pacific Disaster Center
The grant supports the University of Hawaii's continued work on the Pacific Disaster Center program for disaster preparedness, funded by the Department of War offices.
Funder: Washington Headquarters Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Not specified in forecast; anticipated 5-year cooperative agreement, award ceiling not stated.
Summary: Supports the University of Hawaii's Pacific Disaster Center to advance disaster risk intelligence, hazard monitoring, and resilience for U.S. defense and humanitarian operations.
Key Information: Sole-source opportunity—only the University of Hawaii is eligible.
Description
This opportunity, managed by Washington Headquarters Services on behalf of the Department of Defense, is a forecasted cooperative agreement for the Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) program. The PDC serves as a global leader in disaster risk intelligence, hazard monitoring, and advanced analytics, supporting U.S. defense, humanitarian assistance, and resilience objectives. The program leverages applied research and artificial intelligence to inform real-time response to natural and man-made hazards, strengthen national defense capabilities, and enhance interagency and international disaster response coordination.
The grant continues the established partnership with the University of Hawaii, enabling ongoing development and application of advanced decision-support tools and analytics for disaster preparedness and response. The cooperative agreement mechanism ensures substantial government involvement in project selection and oversight.
