The C-FARSIDE grant aims to connect academic research with strategic innovation for national defense. It encourages collaboration among scholars, defense experts, and industry to create groundbreaking security solutions. The grant supports activities like technology scouting, research collaboration, and innovation acceleration.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations capable of facilitating large-scale research collaborations and innovation in defense. It is open to universities, research institutions, industry partners, and other entities interested in advancing defense-related research and technology.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in transdisciplinary research
- Inability to form partnerships with industry or defense entities
- Insufficient capability to manage large-scale projects
- Failure to demonstrate potential for innovation in defense
- Non-compliance with application requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of past research and innovation success
- Partnership agreements with relevant stakeholders
- Financial management plan
- Capability statement
- Staffing plan
- Letters of support or commitment
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Budget justification
- Timeline for project milestones
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with defense priorities
- Complex coordination with multiple stakeholders
- High expectation for innovation and impact
- Significant project management requirements
- Need for strong partnerships and collaboration
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to all types of applicants, as it is listed as 'UNRESTRICTED'. This means universities, research institutions, industry partners, and other entities interested in defense-related research and innovation can apply. However, applicants should have the capability to manage large-scale, transdisciplinary research projects and form partnerships with industry and defense stakeholders.
Overview
This grant is for organizations capable of facilitating large-scale research collaborations and innovation in defense. It is open to universities, research institutions, industry partners, and other entities interested in advancing defense-related research and technology.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in transdisciplinary research
- Inability to form partnerships with industry or defense entities
- Insufficient capability to manage large-scale projects
- Failure to demonstrate potential for innovation in defense
- Non-compliance with application requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for technology scouting, research collaboration, concept incubation, prototyping, and workforce development. They support activities that bridge academic research with industry and defense needs, aiming to accelerate innovation and improve mission effectiveness.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 16, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(31 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 16, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with relevant federal grant systems
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Gather letters of support from partners
- Develop a detailed budget and justification
- Outline a timeline with clear milestones
- Ensure compliance with federal guidelines
- Submit application by the deadline