Federal · FA955026S0002 · ALN 12.800

Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support

Air Force Office of Scientific Research · DOD

This opportunity is not listed as open to nonprofits. Check the eligible applicants below before you apply.

Your odds: program 12.800

Rarely funds nonprofits directly. 89% of awards go to universities and other applicants, so look for a subrecipient or partner role instead.

Based on 1,811 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $258,758. Expect about 92 days between posting and deadline.

First-time winners
11%
of new 12.800 awards
Nonprofit share
12%
of awards
Median award
$259K
FY2025
New awards, FY2025
453
1,811 in 3 years
Typical window
92 d
usually posts Feb
Under-$1M orgs
n/a
of nonprofit awards

Full history for 12.800 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program: past winners, past rounds, where the money goes

Deadline
Aug 31, 2029
Posted
Aug 31, 2026
Cost sharing
Not required

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.

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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?

Rarely funds nonprofits directly. 89% of awards go to universities and other applicants, so look for a subrecipient or partner role instead. Based on 1,811 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $258,758. Expect about 92 days between posting and deadline.

Who can apply for Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support?

See the official announcement for eligibility details.

When is the deadline?

Applications are due Aug 31, 2029. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.

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