Coordinating Austere Nodes through Virtualization and Analysis of Streams (CANVAS)
ID: 354445Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Air Force -- Research Lab (DOD-AFRL)

Award Range

$0 - $25M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Air Force Research Lab is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Coordinating Austere Nodes through Virtualization and Analysis of Streams (CANVAS)." This initiative aims to enhance the coordination of austere nodes through innovative virtualization techniques and stream analysis, contributing to advancements in science and technology research and development. The grant, which has an award ceiling of $24,900,000, is open to various eligible applicants, and all submissions must adhere to the guidelines provided on SAM.gov, as no applications will be accepted through Grants.gov. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is May 22, 2029, and can reach out to the grantor at AFRL.RIKA.Support@us.af.mil for further inquiries.

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