This grant is for supporting fundamental research aimed at countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). This initiative, managed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), seeks innovative pre-application white papers for Thrust Area 1, topics A1-A7. Submissions for these topics are strictly due by 11:59 PM EST on February 7, 2025. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the complete Broad Agency Announcement for detailed requirements. General correspondence regarding this BAA should be sent to the designated inbox, and Thrust Area-specific correspondence to a separate dedicated inbox. The overall grant opportunity closes on September 30, 2034.
Opportunity ID: 356612
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 Agreement Grant |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 13, 2024 |
| 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 1 posted on 13 December 2024.** This Amendment adds Thrust Area 1 Topics A1-A7. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 7 February 2025. 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-ta1@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
Email:dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This Amendment 1 adds Thrust Area 1 Topics A1-A7. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 7 February 2025. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline. | Dec 13, 2024 | |
| Oct 01, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
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 Agreement Grant |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 13, 2024 |
| 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 1 posted on 13 December 2024.** This Amendment adds Thrust Area 1 Topics A1-A7. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 7 February 2025. 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-ta1@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
Email:dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
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 Agreement Grant |
| 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 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| 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 posted on 1 October 2024.** 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-ta1@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
Email:dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 356612 Full Announcement-FRCWMD-BAA Original Posting -> HDTRA1-25-S-0001 FRCWMD – Original Posting_Final 1 Oct 2024.pdf
Folder 356612 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 1 -> 2 – HDTRA1-25-S-0001 FRCWMD – Amendment_1- Topics A1-A7 (December 2024).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil Email: dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.351 | BASICRESEARCH-TOPICA7-PHASEI-WP | Basic Research-Topic A7-Chemical/biological Triggered Upconverting Nanoparticles and Amplification (Thrust Area 1)-Phase I White Paper | PKG00289663 | Feb 07, 2025 | View | |
| 12.351 | BASICRESEARCH-TOPICA4-PHASEI-WP | Basic Research-Topic A4-Identification of Threat Agnostic Mechanisms of Host Response for Medical Countermeasure Discovery (Thrust Area 1)-Phase I White Paper | PKG00289659 | Feb 07, 2025 | View | |
| 12.351 | BASICRESEARCH-TOPICA3-PHASEI-WP | Basic Research-Topic A3-Understanding the effects of infectious agents on the oral microbiome for development of presymptomatic diagnostics (Thrust Area 1)-Phase I White Paper | PKG00289660 | Feb 07, 2025 | View | |
| 12.351 | BASICRESEARCH-TOPICA5-PHASEI-WP | Basic Research-Topic A5-Material Concepts for Transformative Chemical and Biological Defense Solutions (Thrust Area 1)-Phase I White Paper | PKG00289661 | Feb 07, 2025 | View | |
| 12.351 | BASICRESEARCH-TOPICA6-PHASEII-FP | Basic Research-Topic A6-Quantum Sensors for Chemical and Biological Detection (Thrust Area 1)-Phase II Full Proposal | PKG00290622 | Jun 10, 2025 | View | |
| 12.351 | BASICRESEARCH-TOPICA1-PHASEI-WP | Basic Research-Topic A1-Drug targeted delivery systems with simultaneous pathogenesis monitoring and/or diagnostic capability (Thrust Area 1)-Phase I White Paper | PKG00289656 | Feb 07, 2025 | View | |
| 12.351 | BASICRESEARCH-TOPICA7-PHASEII-FP | Basic Research-Topic A7-Chemical/biological Triggered Upconverting Nanoparticles and Amplification (Thrust Area 1)-Phase II Full Proposal | PKG00290623 | Jun 10, 2025 | View | |
| 12.351 | BASICRESEARCH-TOPICA5-PHASEII-FP | Basic Research-Topic A5-Material Concepts for Transformative Chemical and Biological Defense Solutions (Thrust Area 1)-Phase II Full Proposal | PKG00290621 | Jun 10, 2025 | View | |
| 12.351 | BASICRESEARCH-TOPICA2-PHASEI-WP | Basic Research-Topic A2-Exploring Quantum Computing Technology to Advance Basic Research and Accelerate Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Development (Thrust Area 1)-Phase I White Paper | PKG00289657 | Feb 07, 2025 | View | |
| 12.351 | BASICRESEARCH-TOPICA6-PHASEI-WP | Basic Research-Topic A6-Quantum Sensors for Chemical and Biological Detection (Thrust Area 1)-Phase I White Paper | PKG00289662 | Feb 07, 2025 | View | |
| 12.351 | THRUSTAREA1-NOTOPIC-PHASEI-WHITE-PAPER | Thrust Area 1-Fundamental Science for Chemical and Biological Defense-NO TOPIC-Phase I White Paper | PKG00288034 | Oct 01, 2024 | Sep 30, 2034 | View |
| 12.351 | THRUSTAREA1-NOTOPIC-PHASEII-FULLPROPOSAL | Thrust Area 1-Fundamental Science for Chemical and Biological Defense-NO TOPIC-Phase II Full Proposal | PKG00288395 | Sep 30, 2034 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356612 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356612 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
356612 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356612 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
356612 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
356612 RR_SubawardBudget10_10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356612 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
Package 4
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
Package 5
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
Package 6
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
Package 7
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356612 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356612 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
356612 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356612 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
356612 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
356612 RR_SubawardBudget10_10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356612 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 8
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
Package 9
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356612 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356612 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
356612 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356612 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
356612 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
356612 RR_SubawardBudget10_10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356612 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 10
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356612 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356612 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
356612 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356612 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
356612 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
356612 RR_SubawardBudget10_10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356612 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 11
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
Package 12
Mandatory forms
356612 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
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