CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas
About This Grant
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 Statements of Objectives attached to the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) Opportunity FA2384-24-S-2233.
List of Attachments:
1. "Open Period Solicitation 1_BAA Amend 01"
2. "Attachment 1 - List of Provisions and Clauses (BAA)"
Related Notice: Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) FA238424S2233, "Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining (CHEERS)"
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&T Protection Appendices)
Grant Summary
CHEERS Open Period 1 - 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.
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2027-09-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas from Air Force -- Research Lab, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
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CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas?
CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas is offered by Air Force -- Research Lab. The listing names these applicant types: nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas provide?
Air Force -- Research Lab does not publish a set award amount for CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas, so award sizes vary. 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, and confirm the expected range with the funder.
When is the CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas deadline?
Applications for CHEERS Open Period 1 - 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 1 - All Technical Areas?
To apply for CHEERS Open Period 1 - 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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