DOW2027APEXACCELERATORCLOSED: APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients
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ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A is offering grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $60,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 88 awards. Applications close on July 4, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 4, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.5 million
- Award floor$60,000
- Expected awards88
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOD20262APEXACCELERATORCLOSED | November 18, 2025 | Closed December 16, 2025 | Closed |
| DOD2026APEXACCELERATORCLOSED | September 12, 2025 | Closed November 12, 2025 | Closed |
| DOD-2024-APEX-ACCELERATOR | July 21, 2023 | Closed October 6, 2023 | Closed |
| DOD-202301B-APEX-ACCELERATOR | December 15, 2022 | Closed August 15, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | November 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 4, 2027 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 31, 2027 |
Add the deadline to your calendar or it to My grants.
Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
See funding opportunity for details.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms awards averaged $501,722; this notice allows up to $1.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (44% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This funding opportunity is for existing APEX Accelerators to maintain an APEX Accelerator to serve as a resource for large and small businesses, including newly started businesses, to obtain procurement technical assistance. The FY27 performance and financial reporting templates will be distributed at a later date.
Who has won Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms (12.002) awarded $237 million across 472 grant awards, an average of $501,722 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston County Economic Development Council | Washington | 5 | $6.4 million |
| Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity | Illinois | 5 | $5.7 million |
| University of West Florida | Florida | 5 | $5.7 million |
| George Mason University | Virginia | 5 | $5.0 million |
| Georgia Tech Research Corp | Georgia | 5 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Monica Wideman, Grantor, monica.k.wideman.civ@army.mil, 5206698831.
Questions people ask
Is DOW2027APEXACCELERATORCLOSED still open?
Yes. Closes July 4, 2027 (239 days left).
Who can apply for APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients?
ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients?
Closes July 4, 2027 (239 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.5 million each.
Who has won Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Thurston County Economic Development Council, Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity, University of West Florida. The program made 472 awards worth $237 million in that time.
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