DARPA is offering the Media Forensics (MediFor) grant to fund innovative research in visual media forensics. The program focuses on developing technologies for automated integrity assessment of images and videos. The grant aims to address the challenges posed by image manipulation, leveling the playing field in media authenticity determination. Researchers can refer to the attached PDFs for detailed proposal guidelines and recent amendments. Applicants should submit proposals by the closing date of November 24, 2015, 12:00:00 AM EST. This grant opportunity falls under the DARPA department.
Opportunity ID: 279269
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-15-58 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Forensics (MediFor) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2015 Proposal Due Date and BAA Closing Date: November 24, 2015, 12:00 noon (ET) |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2015 Proposal Due Date and BAA Closing Date: November 24, 2015, 12:00 noon (ET) |
| Archive Date: | Dec 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of visual media forensics, the science and practice of determining the authenticity and establishing the integrity of visual media. The MediFor program aims to level the playing field, which currently favors the image manipulator, by developing technologies for the automated assessment of the integrity of an image or video. See attached PDF, “DARPA-BAA-15-58 MediFor” for further details.Amendment 0001: The purpose of amendment 0001 is to update the dollar threshold for the requirement of certified cost or pricing data and subcontracting plan. See attached PDF, “DARPA-BAA-15-58 (MediFor) Amendment 0001” for further details as the changes are highlighted in yellow. Amendment 0002: The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide additional language for Technical Area 2. See attached PDF, “DARPA-BAA-15-58 (MediFor) Amendment 0002” for further details as the changes are highlighted in yellow. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-15-58 at FedBizOpps |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. David Doermann, Program Manager
Email:MediFor@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 0002: The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide additional language for Technical Area 2. See attached PDF, | Oct 20, 2015 | |
| Amendment 0001: The purpose of amendment 0001 is to update the dollar threshold for the requirement of certified cost or pricing data and subcontracting plan. See attached PDF, | Oct 20, 2015 | |
| Oct 08, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-15-58 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Forensics (MediFor) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2015 Proposal Due Date and BAA Closing Date: November 24, 2015, 12:00 noon (ET) |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2015 Proposal Due Date and BAA Closing Date: November 24, 2015, 12:00 noon (ET) |
| Archive Date: | Dec 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of visual media forensics, the science and practice of determining the authenticity and establishing the integrity of visual media. The MediFor program aims to level the playing field, which currently favors the image manipulator, by developing technologies for the automated assessment of the integrity of an image or video. See attached PDF, “DARPA-BAA-15-58 MediFor” for further details.Amendment 0001: The purpose of amendment 0001 is to update the dollar threshold for the requirement of certified cost or pricing data and subcontracting plan. See attached PDF, “DARPA-BAA-15-58 (MediFor) Amendment 0001” for further details as the changes are highlighted in yellow. Amendment 0002: The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide additional language for Technical Area 2. See attached PDF, “DARPA-BAA-15-58 (MediFor) Amendment 0002” for further details as the changes are highlighted in yellow. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-15-58 at FedBizOpps |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. David Doermann, Program Manager
Email:MediFor@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-15-58 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Forensics (MediFor) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2015 Proposal Due Date and BAA Closing Date: November 24, 2015, 12:00 noon (ET) |
| Archive Date: | Dec 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of visual media forensics, the science and practice of determining the authenticity and establishing the integrity of visual media. The MediFor program aims to level the playing field, which currently favors the image manipulator, by developing technologies for the automated assessment of the integrity of an image or video. See attached PDF, “DARPA-BAA-15-58 MediFor” for further details.
Amendment 0001: The purpose of amendment 0001 is to update the dollar threshold for the requirement of certified cost or pricing data and subcontracting plan. See attached PDF, “DARPA-BAA-15-58 (MediFor) Amendment 0001” for further details as the changes are highlighted in yellow. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-15-58 at FedBizOpps |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. David Doermann, Program Manager
Email:MediFor@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-15-58 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Forensics (MediFor) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 08, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2015 Proposal Due Date and BAA Closing Date: November 24, 2015, 12:00 noon (ET) |
| Archive Date: | Dec 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of visual media forensics, the science and practice of determining the authenticity and establishing the integrity of visual media. The MediFor program aims to level the playing field, which currently favors the image manipulator, by developing technologies for the automated assessment of the integrity of an image or video. See attached PDF, “DARPA-BAA-15-58 MediFor” for further details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-15-58 at FedBizOpps |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. David Doermann, Program Manager
Email:MediFor@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 279269 Full Announcement-1 -> darpa-baa-15-58 medifor.pdf
Folder 279269 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> darpa-baa-15-58 (medifor) amendment 0001.pdf
Folder 279269 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> darpa-baa-15-58 (medifor) amendment 0002.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dr. David Doermann, Program Manager Email: MediFor@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00218760 | Sep 29, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
279269 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
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