STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
🏛 Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command (DOD-AMC)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research institutions conducting behavioral and social science research for Army readiness and human performance.
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations (domestic or foreign). Government laboratories, FFRDCs, and U.S. Service Academies cannot be prime contractors. Foreign entities on the U.S. State Department List of Countries that Support Terrorism are excluded.
Research must address personnel development, organization, or Soldier and leader development issues. Proposals are encouraged to contact ARI technical points of contact before submitting applications.
The recommended process includes initial contact with ARI, white paper submission, then full proposal submission.
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Program description
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which sets forth research areas of interest to the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the acquisition of basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement through the competitive selection of proposals, and 10 U.S.C. 4001, 10 U.S.C. 4021, and 10 U.S.C. 4022, which provide the authorities for issuing awards under this announcement for basic and applied research. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA and selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of Public Law 98-369, “The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984” and subsequent amendments.
ARI is the Army’s lead agency for the conduct of research, development, and analyses for Army readiness and performance via research advances and applications of the behavioral and social sciences that address personnel, organization, and Soldier and leader development issues. Programs funded under this BAA include basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development that can improve human performance and Army readiness.
Funding of research and development (R&D) within ARI areas of interest will be determined by funding constraints and priorities set during each budget cycle. Those contemplating submission of a proposal are encouraged to contact the ARI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) identified in Section G of this BAA or the responsible ARI Manager noted at the end of the technical area entry (Part II Section A of this BAA) to determine whether the proposed R&D warrants further inquiry. If the proposed R&D warrants further inquiry and funding is available, submission of a white paper or proposal will be entertained. The recommended three-step sequence is (1) initial contact with the ARI TPOC or responsible ARI Manager, (2) white paper submission, (3) proposal submission.
This sequence allows earliest determination of the potential for funding and minimizes the labor and cost associated with submission of proposals that have minimal probability of being selected for funding. Costs associated with white paper or proposal submissions in response to this BAA are not considered allowable direct charges to any resulting award. These costs may be allowable expenses to normal bid and proposal indirect costs specified in FAR 31.205-18.
Applicants submitting proposals are cautioned that only a Government Contracting or Grants Officer may obligate the Government to any agreement involving expenditure of Government funds.
To be eligible for an award under this announcement, a prospective awardee must meet certain minimum standards pertaining to financial resources and responsibility, ability to comply with the performance schedule, past performance, integrity, experience, technical capabilities, operational controls, and facilities. In accordance with Federal statutes, regulations, and Department of Defense (DoD) and Army policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the Army.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Proposal narrative
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational capability statement
- Past performance references
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Evidence of financial responsibility
Program contact
- 👤 Wilveria A Sanders Grantor
- 📧 megan.a.deluca.civ@army.mil
- 📞 803-968-1625
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 $233.6M
- CT 10 awards $215.0M
- CA 9 awards $190.1M
- OH 2 awards $145.6M
- PA 5 awards $127.9M
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 is eligible to apply?
Institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations (domestic or foreign) can apply. Government labs and FFRDCs cannot be prime contractors but may participate as subawardees.
Are there geographic restrictions?
Foreign entities on the U.S. State Department List of Countries that Support Terrorism are excluded. Otherwise, domestic and foreign organizations can apply.
What research areas are funded?
ARI funds research on human performance, personnel development, leader development, and organizational issues affecting Army readiness. Contact the technical point of contact to confirm your topic fits funding priorities.
Should I submit a full proposal immediately?
No. The recommended sequence is: (1) contact ARI technical point of contact, (2) submit white paper, (3) submit full proposal. This saves time and cost on non-fundable topics.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact the Army Research Institute technical point of contact early to confirm your research aligns with current funding priorities and gaps.
- Follow the three-step submission process (contact, white paper, proposal) to avoid investing in non-fundable proposals.
- Clearly connect your research to Army readiness, human performance, or soldier/leader development outcomes.
- Do not include proposal development costs in your budget; these are not allowable direct charges.
- Ensure your organization meets DoD financial and past-performance standards if you have not worked with federal agencies before.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting a full proposal without contacting ARI first to confirm funding priority. Failing to connect research to Army readiness and human performance outcomes. Proposing research in areas outside ARI's behavioral and social science mission.
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