Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction
ID: 356612Type: 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

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356612
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    Description

    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has announced a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for fundamental research aimed at countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), with funding available from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2034. This opportunity invites proposals from accredited colleges, universities, and research entities to contribute to DTRA's mission of reducing WMD threats, emphasizing collaboration in areas such as chemical and biological defense. The funding will primarily be awarded as grants, with amounts ranging from $25,000 to $1 million annually, and proposals will undergo a two-phase evaluation process assessing scientific merit and mission relevance. Interested applicants should submit pre-application white papers and can direct inquiries to the BAA Administrative Mailbox at dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil before the closing date of September 30, 2034.

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    HDTRA1-25-S-0001.pdf
    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for fundamental research aimed at countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2034. The funding will primarily be provided as grants, with other potential instruments such as cooperative agreements and other transactions. Organizations including accredited colleges, universities, and research entities are encouraged to submit proposals that contribute significantly to DTRA's mission of reducing WMD threats. The BAA invites both specific topic submissions and general thrust area applications, requiring prior coordination and submitting pre-application white papers. Each proposal is subject to a two-phase evaluation process assessing scientific merit, mission relevance, personnel capabilities, and cost realism. The anticipated grant amounts vary from $25K to $1M annually, depending on the project's nature and scope. DTRA emphasizes the importance of university collaboration and encourages submissions that enhance knowledge in chemical and biological defense, ultimately strengthening national security against emerging threats.
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