Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction
ID: 275322Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DOD-DTRA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/275322
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking proposals for fundamental research aimed at countering weapons of mass destruction (C-WMD) through its amended Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HDTRA1-14-24-FRCWMD-BAA. This initiative encourages collaboration among accredited institutions and research entities, focusing on innovative solutions and educational programs related to C-WMD, with a particular emphasis on multi-disciplinary research and international cooperation. DTRA plans to award between 30 to 60 grants annually, with funding ranging from $25,000 to $1 million, and requires interested parties to submit pre-application white papers by February 5, 2024, to the designated agency contact at HDTRA1-FRCWMD-A@mail.mil. The total estimated program funding is $500 million, with the application period closing on September 30, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    HDTRA1-FRCWMD-A@mail.mil
    Files
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    FRBAA14-24-Amendment 18.pdf
    FRBAA14-24-Amendment.pdf
    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has issued an amended Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HDTRA1-14-24-FRCWMD-BAA to support research and development in countering weapons of mass destruction (C-WMD) until September 2024. This initiative encourages proposals from accredited institutions and various research entities, with a focus on collaboration, particularly involving universities. Submissions are accepted for specific topics or general thrust areas, requiring pre-coordination for most proposals. DTRA plans to award between 30-60 grants annually, ranging from $25K to $1M, emphasizing fundamental research, innovative solutions, and educational programs related to C-WMD. The document outlines eligibility criteria, submission processes—including a two-phase structure for pre-application white papers and full proposals—types of awards offered, and project expectations, including the importance of student involvement and cost-sharing. The BAA aims to enhance strategies for detection, protection, and securing against WMD through multi-disciplinary research efforts and international cooperation, fostering advancements in science and technology to mitigate the threats posed by such weapons.
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