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Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)

Funds aerospace capabilities, engineering and research through a Broad-Agency-style vehicle the Air Force keeps open for two decades at a time.

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The title says what this is for on its own: pioneering aerospace capabilities through engineering and research, run by the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Beyond that title, Grants.gov carries almost nothing else β€” no list of technical areas, no named exclusions, nothing further about what is actually being solicited.

The contact address is PACERBAA@us.af.mil β€” the letters "BAA" sitting inside th…

Aerospace capabilities, engineering and research advancing military aerospace systems, run as a standing Air Force Research Laboratory vehicle; Grants.gov's own text names no technical area beyond that title.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” 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.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: FA2391-23-S-2403Source: www.grants.gov