The Department of the Air Force is offering this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) grant to advance capabilities in Air Dominance. This strategic initiative seeks innovative research and development proposals aimed at enhancing the nation’s aerial superiority. This grant is for organizations and researchers to submit groundbreaking concepts and solutions that will contribute to maintaining and extending the technological edge required for future air combat environments. The focus is on fostering advancements across various domains critical to achieving and sustaining air dominance, including but not limited to advanced propulsion, stealth technologies, sensor fusion, artificial intelligence for combat, and next-generation aircraft design. Submissions should outline novel approaches that could revolutionize air power and ensure decisive advantages.
Opportunity ID: 358674
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FA865125S0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2029 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2029 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2029 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000,000 |
| 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: | Munitions Directorate |
| Description: |
Broad Agency Announcement for Air Dominance. This effort was initially posted on 1 Nov 2024. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jane Ellison
Grantor Phone 8508823657 Email:jane.ellison@us.af.mil |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 358674 Full Announcement-BAA -> Update 2_BAA_FA8651-25-S-0001_10 Apr 2025.pdf
Folder 358674 Full Announcement-BAA -> Update 2_Solicitation Appendix 3 – Research_RelatedSenior_KeyPersonWS.pdf
Folder 358674 Full Announcement-BAA -> Update 2_Solicitation Appendix 1 – SF424.pdf
Folder 358674 Full Announcement-BAA -> Update 2_Solicitation Appendix 2 – Security Program Questionnaire.pdf
Folder 358674 Full Announcement-BAA -> Attachment1_Section K_31Oct2024.pdf
Folder 358674 Full Announcement-BAA -> Update 2_Solicitation Appendix 4 – AFRL_Privacy_Act_Covered_Individuals.pdf
Folder 358674 Revised Full Announcement-Update 3 -> Update 3_BAA_FA8651-25-S-0001_10 Jul 2025.pdf
Folder 358674 Revised Full Announcement-Update 4 -> Update 4_BAA_FA8651-25-S-0001_11 Jul 2025.pdf
Packages
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