Basic and Applied Scientific Research
Open Opportunities (4)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- FY25 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement Deadline: Jun 22, 2026
- NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
- FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
- Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School Deadline: Jan 13, 2030
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 12.300 (USAspending.gov).
- Massachusetts Institute Of Technology $112,259,544
- University Of California San Diego 2 awards $104,461,965
- National Academy Of Sciences 2 awards $77,390,349
- Energetics Technology Center, Inc. $75,710,642
- Florida State University 2 awards $65,252,373
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution $41,543,065
- American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute $28,978,496
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To support and stimulate basic and applied research and technology at educational institutions, non-profits and other research organizations, which have potential for superiority in the improvement of naval operations, and to train and motivate future researchers in science and engineering disciplines.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Foreign Nonprofit Organization
- Foreign Not-for-Profit Organization
- Foreign For-Profit Organization
- International Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Office of Naval Research (ONR) headquarters Grants and Agreements cannot be awarded to individuals or families. ONR Global Grants and Agreements can be awarded to individuals.
Beneficiaries
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Foreign Nonprofit Organization
- Foreign Not-for-Profit Organization
- Foreign For-Profit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
See above.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a peer and/or scientific review. Evaluations will use the criteria contained in the relevant announcement. If selected, the proposal is incorporated into a grant/cooperative agreement document and the applicant agrees to perform the research described therein.
Decision Timeline
- Renewal interval: > 180 Days
- Appeal: From 1 to 15 days
Awards may be made at any time throughout the year for which funding is authorized.
Program details & compliance
Description
ONR is tasked with discovering, developing and delivering new technology and capability for the Navy and Marine Corps. Our Sailors and Marines must have the decisive technological edge to ensure they have the advantage in every engagement.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Basic, applied and advanced research in the physical, mathematical, environmental, engineering and life sciences providing knowledge necessary for the Department of the Navy to make informed decisions about further exploratory development to provide the technology base from which naval capabilities are drawn and partial support of symposia in the listed disciplines. Programs to encourage careers in science, technology and engineering by supporting outstanding research by graduate and undergraduate students pursuing studies in areas of naval concern; research programs to increase the number of science and engineering graduates from underrepresented minority groups and programs providing funding for universities to purchase major, high-cost research instrumentation.
Required Documentation
Award is subject to: 1) receipt of applicable/acceptable certifications and representations; 2) having a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov); 3), the applicant, its principals, proposed subrecipients/subrecipient principals not appearing in SAM Exclusions as currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible; and 4) meeting other requirements specified in the agency announcements
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
This program has no statutory formula.