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AFOSR HBCU/MI Program

AFOSR HBCU/MI Program

Supports minority-serving and historically black institutions through foundational Air Force research grants.

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The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) program funds basic research at federally designated HBCUs and minority-serving institutions across AFOSR's scientific priority areas, including quantum science, photonics, materials, information science, aerospace engineering, and biological sciences. The pr…

What this grant funds

Basic research across AFOSR scientific divisions — HBCU/MI-designated institutions only.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.Grant
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.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.afrl.af.mil