About this grant
This BAA is open only to colleges and universities. On behalf of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers, NSWC DD is soliciting research of interest in support of the NEEC. The topics of interest are listed in the attached NEEC BAA FY26 Pre-Release in the related documents tab. The Pre-Release Period closed on 8/29/2025. All communication from that point forward should be sent to the Business Point of Contact at NSWCDD-CTO-ACQ@us.navy.mil until the formal Notice of Funding Opportunity is Published. During the pre-release period, topics are published with the NEEC Directors names, phone numbers, and/or email addresses. Colleges & Universities are encouraged to communicate directly with the NEEC Directors to ask technical questions to improve their understanding of a particular topic’s requirements. Once the formal Notice of Funding Opportunity is posted, direct communication between applicants and NEEC directors is no longer permitted. However, proposers may still submit written questions about the BAA topics to the NEEC Director with the Business POC on copy. Based on expected changes for grants management, the posting date for the associated Notice of Funding Opportunity is currently unknown. Once the announcement is posted, the application due date will be adjusted accordingly.
Who can apply
What it funds
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. Contact: Jennifer E Montrief Grantor · jennifer.e.montrief.civ@us.navy.mil · 540-273-2519
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 2,539 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 4% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $280,108. Expect about 99 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) Broad Agency Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026?
Eligible applicants: Private colleges & universities; Public & state-controlled colleges.
When is the deadline?
The funder has forecast this opportunity but hasn't announced a deadline yet. Sign up for a reminder and we'll email you when it opens.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards: $100K – $450K. Expected number of awards: 30.
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