OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesN0001425SB001

FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology

Office of Naval ResearchCloses Dec 31, 2026(79 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is the Office of Naval Research's long-range science and technology announcement, funding research and R&D that could advance Navy and Marine Corps operations. It fits research-driven organizations, especially in technology and science, that can compete on scientific merit with no set-asides for small businesses or minority institutions. Retail, food, housing and similar businesses with no research angle should not bother applying.

Best for
Technology and software R&D firms, Small and large for-profit research businesses, Universities and academic researchers, Nonprofit research organizations
Not for
Retail, e-commerce, real estate or food and beverage businesses, FFRDCs, Navy labs and DoD/civilian agency laboratories, Businesses seeking set-asides for small or minority-owned status
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
86
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)
69
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
66
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible 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
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
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)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-12-31.
Who can apply for this grant?
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals, including small and large businesses, nonprofits, higher education institutions and other research organizations. FFRDCs (including DOE National Laboratories), Navy laboratories, warfare centers and other DoD or civilian agency laboratories are not eligible, though UARCs may apply unless their DoD contract precludes it.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The announcement states that all businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals, but it does not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types, and the research community broadly is invited to submit proposals.

Summary

Broad ONR announcement funding long-range science and technology research that advances Navy and Marine Corps operations. Open to academia, industry (small and large businesses), nonprofits and other research organizations worldwide; FFRDCs and government labs are ineligible. No set-asides for HBCUs, minority institutions or small businesses.

About this grant

ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines.

All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.

Who can apply

All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC.Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contract.Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected by ONR.Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Defense
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Research

Program contact

Matthew Murray Contracting Specialistveronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil703-696-4257

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