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Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments

Funds university-partnered directed-energy research, through a cooperative agreement with an unusually large ceiling and few published details.

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Directed-energy weapons are one of the Air Force Research Laboratory's standing technology priorities, and this is the standing assistance instrument it uses to fund university partners on that work.

What's actually in technical scope isn't in the part of the record available here: the category note points straight to the full solicitation for topic areas and funding details, and the eligibility …

University-partnered research and development on directed-energy technology; grants.gov's own listing sends applicants to the full solicitation for eligibility and topic detail.

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: RDK-RAD-FOA-2024Source: www.grants.gov