Apply for Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments

Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments is a Air Force -- Research Lab grant providing up to $49,000,000. Applications are due 2029-07-18 (open).

How to apply for Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments from Air Force -- Research Lab, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Air Force -- Research Lab before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments?

Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments is offered by Air Force -- Research Lab and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments provide?

Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments provides up to $49M per award from Air Force -- Research Lab. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments deadline?

Applications for Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments are due 2029-07-18 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Air Force -- Research Lab, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments?

To apply for Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Air Force -- Research Lab.