FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003_DEPSCoR-CB_-_Amendment_1.pdf (51 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.

Award size and project length

• Award amounts here are per year · p. 9

  “Each grant award will be funded up to $750,000 (total cost) per year for two (2) years.” Open page 9

Registrations you need first (2)

• Grants.gov · p. 10

  “The full FOA can be found on Grants.gov III.” Open page 10

• SAM.gov, Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 25

  “An active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and SAM issued Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) are required to register through Grants.gov Section IV.F.1 SAM Registration Required provides more information. 3.” Open page 25

Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist

What to submit

• Form SF-424 · p. 14

  “Must include invitation email as an attachment in block 20 of the SF424.) In accordance with AFRLI 61-113, S&T Protection, Applicants/Recipients are required to submit the following documentation with their proposal:” Open page 14

• Project abstract or summary · p. 20

  “The abstract must be submitted without proprietary restrictions.” Open page 20

• Data management plan · p. 23

  “The optional Data Management Plan must not exceed two (2) single- sided pages.” Open page 23

• Form SF-LLL · p. 26

  “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) (If Applicable) If you have lobbying activity that you must disclose under 31 U.S.C. 1352 as implemented by the DoD in 32 CFR Part 28, you must attach the completed Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) to…” Open page 26

• Budget narrative / justification · p. 27

  “Budget Justification (Required) by attaching an IV.D.3.j.” Open page 27

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 31

  “You must attach a short biographical sketch and list of significant publications (vitae) for each Senior/Key Person, whether or not the individuals’ efforts under the projects are to be funded by the DoD. 2.” Open page 31

Length limits

• Page limit (see quote): 2 pages max · p. 19

  “(4) CVs (2-page limit each) for the Team Lead and any subawardees (5) Human Subject or Vertebrate Animal Subject Marking Requirements for Confidential Proprietary Information You must mark the White Paper sections that contain proprietary or confidential…” Open page 19

• Abstract: 500 words max · p. 20

  “Abstract (not to exceed 500 words):” Open page 20

• Word limit (see quote): 500 words max · p. 28

  “You must provide a concise abstract no more than 500 words with your Full Proposal.” Open page 28

Formatting rules

• single-spaced · p. 21

  “Spacing – single-spaced” Open page 21

• 12-point font · p. 21

  “Font – Times New Roman, 12 point” Open page 21

Cost share or match

• Cost share / match · p. 9

  “Cost sharing or matching is not required or considered as an evaluation criterion, but you may propose voluntary committed cost sharing or matching; for example, additional support for students.” Open page 9

Mistakes that get applications rejected (5)

• Late or not validated: Documents submitted after the deadline or found to be non-compliant will not be reviewed. · p. 17

  “Documents submitted after the deadline or found to be non-compliant will not be reviewed.” Open page 17

• Late or not validated: White Papers received after the published deadline will not be considered under any circumstance. · p. 19

  “White Papers received after the published deadline will not be considered under any circumstance.” Open page 19

• Not an eligible applicant: Your application will be considered ineligible if at least one Service BAA number and research area are... · p. 19

  “Your application will be considered ineligible if at least one Service BAA number and research area are not included.” Open page 19

• Could get your application rejected: The demographic information may be accessible to the reviewer, but will not be considered in the evaluation. · p. 34

  “The demographic information may be accessible to the reviewer, but will not be considered in the evaluation.” Open page 34

• Late or not validated: Applications received by Grants.gov after the established due date will be counted as late and will not be... · p. 38

  “Applications received by Grants.gov after the established due date will be counted as late and will not be considered.” Open page 38