National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)
Open. Closes August 19, 2031, 1762 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Washington Headquarters Services, opportunity number HQ003426NFOECAD06.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Washington Headquarters Services |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HQ003426NFOECAD06 |
| Assistance listing | 12.032 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | August 20, 2026 |
| Closes | August 19, 2031 |
| Award range | $6,000,000 to $6,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Public and state controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: The only eligible applicant is the Mississippi State University; no other applications will be considered. |
| 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
Under this FY26 grant agreement, academic partners will establish the National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) by executing RDT&E tasks across the following four pillars: workforce development, applied research infrastructure, collaborative networks, and strategic analysis for DoW leadership.
Official notice and documents
- No files are attached on Grants.gov. The full text is on the official page.
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