Automated Processes for Knowledge Discovery and Information Retrieval

Does this fit your business?

This is an Air Force Research Lab broad agency announcement for R&D in automated knowledge discovery and information retrieval, with awards as large as $99,000,000 and a deadline of 2029-09-09. It fits technology and software organizations that can do defense research; retail, finance, housing, healthcare, and education organizations have nothing in the notice pointing to them and should not bother. Applications go through SAM.gov, not Grants.gov.

Best for

Technology and software companies doing R&D, Universities and higher education research teams, Nonprofits with research programs, Defense-focused research organizations

Not for

Retail, finance, housing, or other businesses with no R&D capability, Organizations looking for general operating or commercialization funding

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

R&D, Research

Who can apply

Small businesses, For-profit companies, Colleges and universities, Nonprofits, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Award range

Up to $99,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 2029-09-09. Note that submissions are not accepted through Grants.gov; all applications must follow the instructions on SAM.gov.

How much funding can an applicant receive?

The largest single award listed is $99,000,000. The notice does not publish a minimum award or a total program funding amount.

Who can apply for this grant?

The notice lists small businesses, for-profit companies, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations as eligible applicant types, with no set-asides or stated priorities. The full eligibility details are in the SAM.gov announcement, not Grants.gov.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

The facts do not say. The eligibility text defers entirely to the SAM.gov announcement, so sole proprietors and single-member LLCs should check there before assuming they qualify.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes. Nonprofits are listed among the applicant types that may apply, though the detailed eligibility rules live in the SAM.gov announcement.

Summary

Air Force Research Lab BAA for automated knowledge discovery and information retrieval R&D. Typically open to a wide range of offerors including businesses, universities, and nonprofits; see SAM.gov announcement for exact eligibility.

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