How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Rarely funds nonprofits directly. 88% of awards go to universities and other applicants, so look for a subrecipient or partner role instead. Based on 525 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 4% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $720,030. Expect about 60 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Tactical Behaviors for Autonomous Maneuver?
See the official announcement for eligibility details.
When is the deadline?
This program accepts applications on a rolling or recurring basis. Check the funder's website for the current cycle.