Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction

General Information Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: HDTRA1-25-S-0001 Funding Opportunity Title: Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementGrant Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Category Explanation: It is anticipated that a majority of the actions funded from this announcement will be in the form of grants; however, other instruments such as cooperative agreements (CAs) or other transactions (OTs) for research may also be awarded from this announcement. Expected Number of Awards: 10 Assistance Listings: 12.351 -- Scientific Research - Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Version: Synopsis 4 Posted Date: Oct 01, 2024 Last Updated Date: Jan 20, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 30, 2034 Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 30, 2034 Archive Date: Oct 30, 2034 Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 500,000,000 Award Ceiling: $0 Award Floor: $0 Eligibility Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility: See Section 3. “Eligibility Information”, of the BAA for full Eligibility Requirements. Additional Information Agency Name: Defense Threat Reduction Agency Description: ** Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026** This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 2 MARCH 2026. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil Thrust Area-specific correspondence must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil Link to Additional Information: Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil BAA Administrative Mailbox