How much funding can an applicant receive?

Awards range from $0 up to a cost ceiling of $49,000,000. The facts do not publish a typical or minimum award size beyond that ceiling.

Who can apply for this grant?

Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply. That includes small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, government entities, tribal entities, and higher-education institutions.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (any type of entity), and individuals and small businesses may apply, but you should confirm your specific structure with the program contacts.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes. Nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types for this program.

Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) Unive…

Does this fit your business?

This is an Air Force Research Lab funding vehicle for directed energy research and development, open to any entity type including small businesses, with awards up to $49M and an application window running to July 2029. It is for organizations doing serious R&D in directed energy technologies, not for businesses seeking general operating funds or working outside that field. If your company has no research capability in defense-related energy or photonics work, this is not worth your time.

Best for: Small businesses and for-profits doing directed energy R&D, Universities and higher-ed research teams, Nonprofits with defense technology research programs, Government and tribal entities working on directed energy tech
Not for: Businesses outside directed energy or defense R&D, Organizations unwilling to complete a Letter of Intent and security review

Estimated fit by industry, best first
Industry	Estimated fit
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (energy)	82 Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareCurrently accepting applications	74 Good Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)	67 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: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…	54 Possible Match

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Estimated fit by industry, best first
Industry	Estimated fit
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training	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: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…	54 Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit	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: R&D, Research
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)
Award range: Up to $49,000,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?: Awards range from $0 up to a cost ceiling of $49,000,000. The facts do not publish a typical or minimum award size beyond that ceiling.
Who can apply for this grant?: Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply. That includes small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, government entities, tribal entities, and higher-education institutions.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?: The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (any type of entity), and individuals and small businesses may apply, but you should confirm your specific structure with the program contacts.
Can a nonprofit apply?: Yes. Nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types for this program.

Summary

Air Force Research Lab open-university-style assistance instrument for directed energy R&D; eligibility is unrestricted (any entity type), so small businesses and other for-profits may apply. Awards up to $49M fund research and development in directed energy technologies through July 2029.

About this grant

Original Solictation:

- Closing Date of the FOA

- FROM: 18 July 2024

- TO: 18 July 2029

- Cost Ceiling

- $49M

- Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)

- Agreements Officer

- Mariah Salazar

- Agreements Specialist

- Monique Esquibel-Sena

- Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil

Solicitation Amend 1:

- Closing Date of the FOA

- FROM: 18 July 2024

- TO: 18 July 2029

- Cost Ceiling

- $49M

- Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)

- Agreements Officer

- Mariah Salazar

- Agreements Specialist

- Monique Esquibel-Sena

- Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil

(Revisions made: Updated information on Mandatory Letter of Intent to allow for interested parties to submit Letters of Intent through Valid Eval portal)

Solicitation Amend 2:

- Closing Date of the FOA

- FROM: 18 July 2024

- TO: 18 July 2029

- Cost Ceiling

- $49M

- Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)

- Agreements Officer

- Mariah Salazar

- Agreements Specialist

- Monique Esquibel-Sena

- Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil

(Revisions made: Added detail for Letter of Intent Evaluation Criteria)

Solicitation Amend 3:

- Closing Date of the FOA

Who can apply

See FOA for Eligibility

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

Defense
Science
Technology

Program contact

Mariah Salazar Contracting and Grants Officermariah.salazar@us.af.mil 5056108624

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