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Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA

Federal funding opportunity HR001126S0015 from DARPA - Defense Sciences Office (Department of Defense).

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes August 27, 2027

Posted
August 28, 2026
Closes
August 27, 2027
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement, Other, Procurement Contract
Assistance listing
12.910
Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Archives
September 26, 2027

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 12.910 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.

FY2025 obligated
$212.5M
FY2026 obligated
$198.5M
FY2027 (to date) obligated
$0
Awards in window
401

Top recipients: Regents of the University of Michigan, Clemson University, The Leland Stanford Junior University, University of Southern California, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

Synopsis

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting proposals which investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

Who can apply

All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.

How to apply

Applications go through the official government listing. Grants Radar links you straight to the source — applying is free.

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Agency contact: DARPA - Defense Sciences Office · [email protected] · 571-218-4565

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