Broad Agency Announcement
🏛 Engineer Research and Development Center
Can you apply?
This grant is for research organizations and contractors conducting engineering and environmental research for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, private companies, and nonprofits with capacity in relevant technical areas. The ERDC supports research across hydraulics, coastal engineering, geotechnical work, environmental science, cold regions research, and related military infrastructure topics. Pre-proposals are accepted year-round on a rolling basis, with funding availability varying by research area.
This grant is for research organizations and contractors conducting engineering and environmental research for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, private companies, and nonprofits with capacity in relevant technical areas. The ERDC supports research across hydraulics, coastal engineering, geotechnical work, environmental science, cold regions research, and related military infrastructure topics. Pre-proposals are accepted year-round on a rolling basis, with funding availability varying by research area.
Program description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing this announcement for various research and development topic areas. The ERDC consists of the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL), the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), the Environmental Laboratory (EL) and the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire, the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) in Champaign, Illinois, and the Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL) in Alexandria, Virginia. The ERDC is responsible for conducting research in the broad fields of hydraulics, dredging, coastal engineering, instrumentation, oceanography, remote sensing, geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, soil effects, vehicle mobility, self-contained munitions, military engineering, geophysics, pavements, protective structures, aquatic plants, water quality, dredged material, treatment of hazardous waste, wetlands, physical/mechanical/ chemical properties of snow and other frozen precipitation, infrastructure and environmental issues for installations, computer science, telecommunications management, energy, facilities maintenance, materials and structures, engineering processes, environmental processes, land and heritage conservation, and ecological processes.
This announcement is continuously open; pre-proposals may be submitted and will be reviewed at any time throughout the year. The availability of funds may limit the ability of the U.S. Government to make awards in specific areas, nevertheless pre-proposals are sought under this announcement for all research areas identified.
For additional details on the research topic areas and how to submit pre-proposals, please go to:
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Broad Agency Announcement
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for research organizations and contractors conducting engineering and environmental research for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, private companies, and nonprofits with capacity in relevant technical areas. The ERDC supports research across hydraulics, coastal engineering, geotechnical work, environmental science, cold regions research, and related military infrastructure topics. Pre-proposals are accepted year-round on a rolling basis, with funding availability varying by research area.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Pre-proposal (initial submission)
- Technical narrative
- Relevant expertise/qualifications documentation
Program contact
- 👤 CHRISTOPHER M BARNETT Grantor
- 📧 ZAVIEN.T.BEAL@usace.army.mil
- 📞 601-918-6467
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.630 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$142,583,696
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$129,332,838
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$118,290,185
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$111,562,198
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$88,016,412
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$74,437,752
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$72,572,588
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$48,526,095
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$44,471,403
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$37,826,791
Top States by Funding
- TX 10 awards $234.0M
- CT 10 awards $215.0M
- CA 9 awards $178.2M
- PA 5 awards $127.9M
- AZ 6 awards $52.7M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 12.630). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $10,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for ERDC BAA funding?
Universities, research institutions, contractors, and nonprofits with relevant technical expertise can apply. Check the ERDC website for specific research areas and partner requirements.
How often can I submit pre-proposals?
Pre-proposals are accepted continuously year-round. Submit whenever your research aligns with identified ERDC priorities.
What research areas does ERDC support?
ERDC funds work in hydraulics, coastal engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, cold regions research, and military infrastructure topics.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. ERDC does not require cost-sharing or matching funds for this announcement.
What is the funding range?
Award amounts vary based on research scope and ERDC priorities. No fixed dollar range is specified.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your research topic directly to one of ERDC's six laboratories and their stated research areas. Vague submissions get low priority.
- Submit early and often. Rolling deadlines mean continuous review, so don't wait until year-end to propose.
- Check the ERDCWERX.org portal for current research priorities before drafting your pre-proposal. Priorities shift annually.
- Address military and infrastructure applications explicitly. ERDC funds research with direct defense or Army engineering benefits.
- Build relationships with ERDC technical points of contact. They can clarify which lab is the best fit for your work.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting generic research proposals without clear connection to ERDC's specific laboratories or military engineering mission. Pre-proposals that lack technical depth or feasibility details get rejected quickly. Ignoring the distinction between ERDC's six locations and their specialized research areas leads to misdirected submissions.
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