Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program, solicitation N0001426SF001, is a funding opportunity managed by the Office of Naval Research. The program aims to increase the participation of HBCU/MIs in Navy research, development, test, and evaluation programs by enhancing research capacity and infrastructure. Specifically, the program seeks proposals that advance basic naval-relevant science and technology, engage faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expand the research capabilities of participant institutions. The effort is strictly for research-focused activities and does not include non-research STEM activities. The program provides total funding of 1,575,000 dollars, with approximately three awards anticipated. Each award is capped at 525,000 dollars over a three-year period of performance starting July 1, 2027. Funding is allocated annually, with maximums of 185,000 dollars for the first year, 175,000 dollars for the second year, and 165,000 dollars for the third year. Selection is based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and fund availability, with equal weight given to technical merit, student engagement strategies, and personnel qualifications. Applicants must be registered in SAM and provide a valid UEI and CAGE code. The application process involves two stages: white papers must be submitted via the ONR Submission Portal by September 18, 2026, and full applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by December 11, 2026. Technical proposals are limited to 15 pages and must be submitted in PDF format. Compliance requirements include adherence to Gold Standard Science under Executive Order 14303, strict conflict of interest disclosures, and rigorous protections against undue foreign influence in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act.