OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesFA7000-21-S-0001

Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)

Air Force AcademyNo deadline listedUp to $99,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a broad Air Force Academy research announcement for organizations that can advance cadet learning, faculty development, or Air Force mission capabilities through research and R&D. It is a real fit for tech, cybersecurity, and research-heavy firms, plus universities and nonprofits; it is a waste of time for retail, construction, or logistics businesses with no research angle, and federal agencies are barred outright. The deadline is not published, so check Grants.gov before planning.

Best for
Technology and software firms working in defense-relevant research areas like cybersecurity or hypersonics, Universities and higher-education institutions able to involve cadets and faculty in research, Nonprofits conducting research or R&D that serves Air Force mission needs, For-profit research labs of any size, including small businesses
Not for
Federal agencies, including as subcontractors, Retail, construction, or logistics businesses with no research or defense-relevant angle, Organizations looking for a straightforward grant with a published deadline and set award amounts
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (learning)
72
Good Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech, cyber)
72
Good Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (arts)
62
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
60
Good Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
52
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
52
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
52
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
51
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
49
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
49
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
47
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
45
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $99,000,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards under this BAA range from $0 up to $99,000,000. The notice does not publish a typical award size, so applicants cannot know in advance what a normal grant looks like.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted: small businesses, for-profit firms, nonprofits, and higher-education institutions may all apply. Federal agencies are explicitly excluded, including as subcontractors.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The notice lists eligible applicant types as small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, higher-education institutions, and other entities, but does not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Since eligibility is coded as unrestricted (any type of entity), a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC would generally fall under the for-profit or small-business categories, but the facts do not confirm this explicitly.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are listed among the applicant types that may apply, and eligibility is unrestricted across entity types.

Summary

Broad Air Force Academy BAA funding research that enhances cadet learning, faculty development, and Air Force mission capabilities. Non-federal entities of any type—including small businesses, for-profit firms, universities, and nonprofits—may propose; federal agencies are excluded. Topics range from hypersonics and cybersecurity to human performance.

About this grant

The USAFA invests in an active research program for three main reasons. First and foremost, research significantly enhances the cadet learning experience. Our research is done by, for and with cadets who work alongside fellow cadets and faculty mentors. Research provides cadets with rich independent learning opportunities as they tackle ill-defined problems and are challenged to apply their knowledge and abilities.

Second, our research program provides opportunities essential for faculty development. Research broadens and deepens the experience base of the faculty. This infuses current, relevant, state-of-the-art and cutting-edge applications and examples into the curriculum. This also helps our faculty remain current in their respective fields.

Third, at USAFA we strive to conduct research to enhance the ability of the Air Force to perform its mission. There are ongoing research projects spanning topics as diverse as super hypersonics, cyber security, spatial disorientation, athletic performance and homeland defense. This BAA offers a vehicle for research to be performed to satisfy these three objectives, while also meeting research needs of industry counterparts/serve a public purpose. USAFA’s partnerships with non-Government firms enables development in the public arena, stimulating the studies in the greater technical community. All awards issued against this BAA must serve to benefit the objectives identified above.

Who can apply

White papers and proposals from Federal Agencies, including subcontracting/sub-Non-Federal Entity (NFE) efforts will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal agencies should contact the Department of Research associated with the given technical area listed in Section I of the BAA to discuss funding through internal Government procedures.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Defense
  • Science
  • Technology

Program contact

Chelsea A Huff Contracting-Grants Officer10MSG.LGCC@us.af.mil719-333-6224

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