OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHDTRA1-25-S-0001

Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction

Defense Threat Reduction AgencyCloses Sep 30, 2034(2909 days left)

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This is a Defense Threat Reduction Agency basic research program funding fundamental science to counter weapons of mass destruction, with about 10 awards from a $500 million total program budget. It is for serious research organizations, not companies looking for general business funding; if you are not doing scientific R&D relevant to WMD countermeasures, do not bother applying. Eligibility is unrestricted, but the work funded is research and R&D only.

Best for
Universities and higher-ed research labs, Nonprofits doing basic scientific research, For-profit and small businesses with WMD-countermeasure research programs, Individual researchers in relevant scientific fields
Not for
Retail, e-commerce, finance, or service businesses with no research capability, Organizations seeking general operating or commercialization funding
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What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Per-award amounts are not published; the notice lists $0 for both the smallest and largest award. The total program funding is $500,000,000, with about 10 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted, so universities, nonprofits, businesses (including small businesses), individuals, government entities, and tribal entities may apply. Full requirements are in Section 3 of the BAA.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The notice does not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted and individuals may apply, but you should check Section 3 of the BAA for full requirements.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Eligibility is unrestricted, and nonprofits are among the applicant types that may apply.

Summary

DTRA Broad Agency Announcement funding fundamental research to counter weapons of mass destruction. Eligibility is unrestricted, so universities, nonprofits, businesses (including small businesses), and other entities may apply; awards support basic scientific research projects.

About this grant

** Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026**

This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 2 MARCH 2026. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline.

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil

Thrust Area-specific correspondence must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil

Who can apply

See Section 3. “Eligibility Information”, of the BAA for full Eligibility Requirements.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Defense
  • Science
  • Research

Program contact

samuel D Jensen Grantordtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil703-677-7739

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