Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support
Open. Closes August 31, 2029, 1044 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Air Force Office of Scientific Research, opportunity number FA955026S0002.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FA955026S0002 |
| Assistance listing | 12.800 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement, Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | August 31, 2026 |
| Closes | August 31, 2029 |
| Award range | $1 to $2,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 500 |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see the notice's eligibility text) Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Only some organizations are eligible to submit proposals for conference or workshop support. We can consider conference or workshop funding requests from U.S. institutions of higher education (IHE) or nonprofit organizations, including foreign public entities and foreign organizations operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research manages the basic research investment for the Department of the Air Force. Conferences and workshops constitute key forums for research and technology interchange. We provide partial support for conferences and workshops as defined in the DoW Joint Travel Regulations in special areas of science that bring experts together to discuss recent research or educational findings, or to expose other researchers or advanced graduate students to new research and educational techniques in our areas of research interest. Our research interests are described in…
Official notice and documents
- Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support.pdf (Full Announcement)
- Appendix 1 - SECURITY PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
- Appendix 2 - Privacy Act Statement.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
- Research AFRL Addendum and Award Specific Requirements to the DoD RD General Terms and Conditions_Apr_26_AFOSR_SAMPLE.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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