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AFRL/RD Tactical Broad Agency Announcement

AFRL/RD Tactical BAA

Funds directed energy development from early concept through advanced demonstration in defense applications.

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The AFRL Directed Energy Directorate Tactical Broad Agency Announcement (FA9451-24-S-0001) is a FAR-based solicitation supporting basic through advanced technology development research — spanning 6.1 basic research through 6.4 advanced development — in directed energy. The ceiling amount is $499,000,000, and the solicitation remains open through 22 November 2028. This BAA runs in parallel with the…

What this grant funds

FAR-based 6.1 through 6.4 type research in directed energy for the AFRL Directed Energy Directorate.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.22 Nov 2028
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Procurement contract
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$499M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.afrl.af.mil