Office Wide (OW) BAA 2025
🏛 DARPA - Tactical Technology Office
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research and development organizations pursuing innovative tactical technology projects. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, small businesses, and large corporations with R&D capabilities. Projects must align with DARPA's tactical technology priorities and demonstrate technical merit and innovation potential. This is a competitive federal research grant open nationwide.
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Program description
The DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) creates technological surprise and provides new options for national security, by demonstrating revolutionary platforms and systems with cutting-edge technology. TTO demonstrates compelling hardware at scales that demonstrate disruptive capability, with designs that reduce risk and cost by managing complexity, and which can be manufactured responsively and affordably. TTO is soliciting innovative executive summaries and proposals that enhance the nation’s ability to rapidly build, adapt and sustain force structures with the following focus areas: Design/Build/Buy, Surge and Sustain, Long Range Effects, and Disruptive Innovation.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project Narrative and Technical Proposal
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capability Statement
- Curriculum Vitae (key personnel)
- Letters of Commitment (team members)
- Statements of Work
Program contact
- 👤 DARPA - Tactical Technology Office
- 📧 HR001125S0011@darpa.mil
- 📞 571-218-4359
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.910 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$44,089,743
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$36,151,284
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$33,938,157
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$29,592,309
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$28,734,050
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$26,975,142
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$26,015,570
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$25,544,440
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$25,503,840
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$23,343,160
Top States by Funding
- CA 22 awards $252.2M
- MA 15 awards $151.2M
- MI 4 awards $75.0M
- NY 7 awards $58.9M
- NC 2 awards $52.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 12.910). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $465,182,503 | |
| 2025 | $322,093,385 | |
| 2026 est. | $352,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this DARPA grant?
Universities, research labs, small businesses, large companies, and federally funded research centers. You need organizational capacity to conduct R&D work.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is December 22, 2026. Applications open June 23, 2025. Check for rolling submission periods.
What types of projects are funded?
Innovative tactical technology R&D that addresses DARPA's stated mission areas. Projects should demonstrate novel approaches and technical feasibility.
How competitive is this grant?
Very competitive. DARPA funds groundbreaking research. Strong technical proposals with clear innovation and feasibility analysis are essential.
What is the typical funding range?
DARPA grants vary widely. Phase I awards typically range from $150K-$500K. Larger follow-on funding available for successful projects.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your proposal directly to DARPA's stated tactical technology priorities. Vague connections hurt competitiveness.
- Demonstrate technical feasibility with clear milestones and metrics. DARPA wants proof of concept pathways.
- Include a strong team with proven R&D expertise. Show track records in relevant technical domains.
- Address risk mitigation explicitly. DARPA expects innovative work; show how you'll manage technical risks.
- Start early and engage with DARPA program managers before submission. They provide valuable guidance on alignment.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals misaligned with stated DARPA priorities often get rejected. Unclear technical approaches or unrealistic timelines reduce competitiveness. Weak team credentials or lack of relevant prior work hurt success rates.
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