Air Force Academy · Department of Defense
Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)
Key facts
- Deadline
- No deadline listed (see notice)
- Award size
- Up to $99M
- Cost share / match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Anyone (unrestricted)
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Before you apply: federal grants require an active SAM.gov registration (Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account. Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Grant-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Unicoi County (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
- Tennessee recipients since 2023: 22
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Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/821a861d-68cb-43f3-a688-c91b2fbb7923 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/3d0b24b7-fa9a-4123-a9a2-a7fbe6482063
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About this grant
The USAFA invests in an active research program for three main reasons. First and foremost, research significantly enhances the cadet learning experience. Our research is done by, for and with cadets who work alongside fellow cadets and faculty mentors. Research provides cadets with rich independent learning opportunities as they tackle ill-defined problems and are challenged to apply their knowledge and abilities.
Second, our research program provides opportunities essential for faculty development. Research broadens and deepens the experience base of the faculty. This infuses current, relevant, state-of-the-art and cutting-edge applications and examples into the curriculum. This also helps our faculty remain current in their respective fields.
Third, at USAFA we strive to conduct research to enhance the ability of the Air Force to perform its mission. There are ongoing research projects spanning topics as diverse as super hypersonics, cyber security, spatial disorientation, athletic performance and homeland defense. This BAA offers a vehicle for research to be performed to satisfy these three objectives, while also meeting research needs of industry counterparts/serve a public purpose. USAFA’s partnerships with non-Government firms enables development in the public arena, stimulating the studies in the greater technical community. All awards issued against this BAA must serve to benefit the objectives identified above.
Eligibility (from the notice)
White papers and proposals from Federal Agencies, including subcontracting/sub-Non-Federal Entity (NFE) efforts will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal agencies should contact the Department of Research associated with the given technical area listed in Section I of the BAA to discuss funding through internal Government procedures.
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What the official notice requires
Pulled from the funding notice BAA_FA7000-21-S-0001_Amend_0004.pdf (39 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. The notice itself always controls.
Registrations you need first
SAM.gov · p. 1
“Amendments to and/or calls on this BAA will be posted to the SAM.gov and Grants.gov website and published when they occur.” Open page 1
Grants.gov · p. 1
“Amendments to and/or calls on this BAA will be posted to the SAM.gov and Grants.gov website and published when they occur.” Open page 1
Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 23
“Your organization must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number (replacement of Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number), registering with the System for Award Management (SAM) www.SAM.gov (previously Central Contractor…” Open page 23
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What to submit
Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 25
“For the principal investigator and each of the senior staff, provide a short biographical sketch and a list of significant publications (vitae) and attach it to the R&R Senior/Key Person Profile Form.” Open page 25
Form SF-LLL · p. 27
“(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a…” Open page 27
Project abstract or summary · p. 29
“A concise abstract of 300 words or less is required for all proposals.” Open page 29
Data management plan · p. 29
“All proposals should include a supplementary document labeled “Data Management Plan” that is two (2) pages or less in” Open page 29
Budget narrative / justification · p. 30
“In addition to the Research and Related (R&R) Budget forms available on Grants.gov, the budget proposal should include a budget justification for each year, clearly explaining the need for each item. ii.” Open page 30
Formatting rules
double-spaced · p. 21
“Spacing – single or double spaced” Open page 21
12-point font · p. 21
“Font – Times New Roman, 10 or 12 point” Open page 21
Cost share or match
Cost share / match · p. 1
“Unless specifically indicated in a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a call, cost sharing is permitted and encouraged but not required.” Open page 1
Cost share / match · p. 20
“Cost sharing is allowable but not required.” Open page 20
Mistakes that get applications rejected
Could get your application rejected · p. 20
“White papers and proposals from Federal Agencies, including subcontracting/sub-Non-Federal Entity (NFE) efforts will not be evaluated under this BAA.” Open page 20
Could get your application rejected · p. 23
“Proposals will not be accepted through Grants.gov or other methods unless the entity is registered in SAM.” Open page 23
Who in Tennessee has won this program
22 awards to Tennessee recipients in 3 counties since federal FY2023 · 0 in Unicoi County. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Tennessee | Tullahoma, Franklin County | $17.9M | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $5M | 2022 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $2.2M | 2022 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $2M | 2021 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $980K | 2019 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $897K | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $731K | 2023 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $601K | 2020 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $541K | 2023 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $450K | 2021 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $447K | 2022 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $435K | 2021 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.
About the program (12.800)
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
How applications are judged
Awards decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a peer and/or scientific review.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Examples of funded projects
Not Applicable.