Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments
Air Force -- Research Lab
About This Grant
<p>Original Solictation:</p> <ul> <li>Closing Date of the FOA</li> <li>FROM: 18 July 2024</li> <li>TO: 18 July 2029</li> <li>Cost Ceiling</li> <li>$49M</li> <li>Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)</li> <li>Agreements Officer</li> <li>Mariah Salazar</li> <li>Agreements Specialist</li> <li>Monique Esquibel-Sena</li> <li>Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Solicitation Amend 1:</p> <ul> <li>Closing Date of the FOA</li> <li>FROM: 18 July 2024</li> <li>TO: 18 July 2029</li> <li>Cost Ceiling</li> <li>$49M</li> <li>Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)</li> <li>Agreements Officer</li> <li>Mariah Salazar</li> <li>Agreements Specialist</li> <li>Monique Esquibel-Sena</li> <li>Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil</li> </ul> <p>(Revisions made: Updated information on Mandatory Letter of Intent to allow for interested parties to submit Letters of Intent through Valid Eval portal)</p> <p><br></p> <p>Solicitation Amend 2:</p> <ul> <li>Closing Date of the FOA</li> <li>FROM: 18 July 2024</li> <li>TO: 18 July 2029</li> <li>Cost Ceiling</li> <li>$49M</li> <li>Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)</li> <li>Agreements Officer</li> <li>Mariah Salazar</li> <li>Agreements Specialist</li> <li>Monique Esquibel-Sena</li> <li>Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil</li> </ul> <p>(Revisions made: Added detail for Letter of Intent Evaluation Criteria)</p> <p><br></p> <p>Solicitation Amend 3:</p> <ul> <li>Closing Date of the FOA</li> <li>FROM: 18 July 2024</li> <li>TO: 18 July 2029</li> <li>Cost Ceiling</li> <li>$49M</li> <li>Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)</li> <li>Agreements Officer</li> <li>Mariah Salazar</li> <li>Alternate Agreements Officer</li> <li>Jennifer Jaramillo</li> <li>Agreements Specialist</li> <li>Monique Esquibel-Sena</li> <li>Brendan Merritt</li> <li>Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil, <span style="color: windowtext;">jennifer.jaramillo@us.af.mil</span>, brendan.merritt@us.af.mil</li> </ul> <p>(Revisions made: Changed Letter of Intent review from 10 business days to 30 business days, Added verbiage to Section, D. Review and Selection Process, on Security Risk Review, added Agreement Specialist, Brendan Merritt, brendan.merritt@us.af.mil)</p> <p><br></p> <p>Solicitation Amend 4:</p> <ul> <li>Closing Date of the FOA</li> <li>FROM: 18 July 2024</li> <li>TO: 18 July 2029</li> <li>Cost Ceiling</li> <li>$49M</li> <li>Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)</li> <li>Agreements Officer</li> <li>Mariah Salazar</li> <li>Alternate Agreements Officer</li> <li>Jennifer Jaramillo</li> <li>Agreements Specialist</li> <li>Monique Esquibel-Sena</li> <li>Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil, <span style="color: windowtext;">jennifer.jaramillo@us.af.mil</span></li> </ul> <p>(Revisions made: Changed Attachment 2 of Solicitation to DoD R&D General Terms and Conditions MARCH 2025. Removed Agreement Specialist, Brendan Merritt, brendan.merritt@us.af.mil)</p>
Grant Summary
Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments is a Air Force -- Research Lab grant providing up to $49M for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2029-07-18 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $49M
2029-07-18
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Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments: 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.