ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
ID: 357970Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Engineer Research and Development Center (DOD-COE-ERDC)

Award Range

$0 - $1000M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357970
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement for various research and development initiatives across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines. This opportunity invites unrestricted applicants to submit pre-proposals for research topics related to hydraulics, coastal engineering, environmental processes, and more, with the aim of advancing knowledge and technology in these fields. The ERDC plays a crucial role in addressing complex engineering and environmental challenges, making this funding essential for innovative solutions. Interested parties can submit pre-proposals at any time until the closing date of December 31, 2025, with no specified funding limits, and may contact Grants Officer Allison Hudson at 601-634-5337 or via email at Allison.B.Hudson@usace.army.mil for further information.

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