US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Indo-Pacific Fundamental Research Collaboration Opportunities

Does this fit your business?

This is a Defense Department broad agency announcement for fundamental research collaboration in science and technology, and it funds work performed only in the Indo-Pacific region, not the continental US. It suits small businesses, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations that can carry out research there. If your work happens entirely in the continental US, or you are a retailer, lender, or other business with no research or R&D component, do not bother applying.

Best for

Small businesses doing fundamental research or R&D in the Indo-Pacific region, Universities and higher-education institutions with Indo-Pacific research programs, Nonprofits able to perform research in the Indo-Pacific, Defense, science, and technology research organizations

Not for

Organizations that can only operate in the continental United States, Retail, finance, housing, or other businesses with no research or R&D component

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, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Individuals, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Award range

From $10,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?

August 30, 2027.

How much funding can an applicant receive?

The smallest award is $10,000, and about 51 awards are expected. No maximum award amount is published.

Who can apply for this grant?

A wide range of applicants may apply, including small businesses, for-profit companies, nonprofits, higher-education institutions, government entities, tribal organizations, individuals, and other organizations. The key requirement is the ability to perform fundamental research in the Indo-Pacific region only; engagements in the continental United States are not supported.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

The notice lists individuals and other organizations among eligible applicant types, which suggests sole proprietors may qualify, but it does not specifically name sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Check the full announcement before assuming you are eligible.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes, nonprofits are listed among the applicant types that may apply, provided they can perform research in the Indo-Pacific region.

Summary

Broad agency announcement for fundamental research collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region only; engagements in the continental US are not supported. Open to a wide range of applicants including small businesses, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations able to perform research in the Indo-Pacific.

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