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CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas

Air Force -- Research Lab

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OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

<p>The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), is soliciting white papers (and potentially later technical and cost proposals) on the research located in the Continuing Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) Statements of Objectives, FA238424S2233.</p><p><br></p><p>This Solicitation is limited to those efforts that meet the requirements of 10 USC 4023, which includes the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments may each buy ordnance, signal, chemical activity, transportation, energy, medical, space- flight, telecommunications, and aeronautical supplies, including parts and accessories, and designs thereof, that the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary concerned considers necessary for experimental or test purposes in the development of the best supplies that are needed for the national defense.</p><p><br></p><p>List of Attachments:</p><p><br></p><p>1. "Open Period Solicitation 1_ARA Amend 01"</p><p><br></p><p>2. "Attachment 1 - List of Provisions and Clauses (ARA)"</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Related Notice: Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) FA238424S2233, "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)"</strong></p><p><strong>Note: You MUST refer to the related notice identified above in order to obtain all additional attachments referenced herein (e.g. CHEERS Industry Guide, Statements of Objectives (SOO), and S&amp;T Protection Appendices)</strong></p>

Grant Summary

CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas is a Air Force -- Research Lab grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2027-09-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

science_technology_and_other_research_and_developmentarts_culture

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

2027-09-30

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas from Air Force -- Research Lab, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft 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. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Air Force -- Research Lab before the deadline.
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CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas?

CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas 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 CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas provide?

CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas provides an amount that varies by award 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 CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas deadline?

Applications for CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas are due 2027-09-30 (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 CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas?

To apply for CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas, 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.

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