This grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research provides partial funding for conferences and workshops in special science areas. These events are meant to bring experts together to discuss new research or educational findings, or to introduce advanced students to new techniques. The grant is aimed at U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, including some foreign entities, but not for-profit organizations.
Who it's for: This grant is for U.S. institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, including some foreign public entities and organizations focused on scientific, educational, or charitable purposes. It's ideal for those planning conferences or workshops in scientific research areas of interest to the Air Force.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Entities not focused on scientific, educational, or charitable purposes
- Applications not aligned with Air Force research interests
- Requests from non-U.S. institutions not meeting eligibility criteria
What You May Need
- Detailed conference or workshop proposal
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Institutional affiliation documentation
- Budget plan for the event
- Description of alignment with Air Force research interests
- Completed application forms
- Registration in Grants.gov
Cautions
- Funding does not imply endorsement of the organization
- Strictly for non-profit and educational purposes
- Must align with specific Air Force research interests
- For-profit organizations are not eligible
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations as described in 2 CFR 200.1. This includes foreign public entities and foreign organizations primarily focused on scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest. For-profit organizations are not eligible.
Overview
This grant is for U.S. institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, including some foreign public entities and organizations focused on scientific, educational, or charitable purposes. It's ideal for those planning conferences or workshops in scientific research areas of interest to the Air Force.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Entities not focused on scientific, educational, or charitable purposes
- Applications not aligned with Air Force research interests
- Requests from non-U.S. institutions not meeting eligibility criteria
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support conferences and workshops that align with the Air Force's research interests. This includes costs related to organizing and hosting these events, but it does not imply endorsement of the hosting organization.
Expected Awards
500
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2029(1084 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2029
Application Checklist
- Review the Air Force's research interests in the latest Broad Agency Announcement
- Prepare a detailed proposal for your conference or workshop
- Gather proof of nonprofit status or institutional affiliation
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Ensure alignment with Air Force research interests
- Complete all required application forms
- Register and apply through Grants.gov