Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction
Funding Opportunity Number: HDTRA1-25-S-0001
About the Opportunity
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicits fundamental research proposals to counter weapons of mass destruction. The funding instrument may be a grant, cooperative agreement (CA), or other transaction (OT) for research.
Expected number of awards: 10
Assistance Listing: 12.351 -- Scientific Research - Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction
Estimated total program funding: $500,000,000
No cost sharing or matching is required.
Eligibility
Unrestricted (open to any type of entity). See Section 3, “Eligibility Information,” of the BAA for full requirements.
Key Dates
- Posted Date: October 1, 2024
- Last Updated Date: January 20, 2026
- Current Closing Date for Applications: September 30, 2034
- Archive Date: October 30, 2034
Amendment 2 (January 15, 2026) adds Topics B1–B6. Pre-application white papers for these topics must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on March 2, 2026. Late white papers may not be considered.
Topics
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the full BAA for detailed topic descriptions and submission guidance.
Contact Information
General and Thrust Area–specific correspondence: dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil