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Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction

Funds fundamental research countering weapons of mass destruction, through a rolling Defense Threat Reduction Agency announcement.

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Weapons of mass destruction threats do not arrive on a fixed funding calendar, so the Defense Threat Reduction Agency runs this as a standing, rolling call rather than a single competition.

The category note attached to the notice is worth reading directly: most of what gets funded here is expected to land as a grant, even though cooperative agreements and other-transaction instruments can also b…

Fundamental research to counter weapons of mass destruction, funded mostly as grants but also available as cooperative agreements or other-transaction awards, with new topic areas added to the announcement by amendment over time.

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.$500M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HDTRA1-25-S-0001Source: www.grants.gov