Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support
Open
Air Force Office of Scientific Research is offering grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $1) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expects to make about 500 awards. Applications close on August 31, 2029.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 31, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Expected awards500
- Total fundingnot stated
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | August 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 31, 2029 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 30, 2029 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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 the most recent version of our general Broad Agency Announcement titled, “Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research” posted on Grants.gov. We can only consider funding requests from U.S. institutions of higher education (IHE) or nonprofit organizations as described in 2 CFR 200.1, including foreign public entities and foreign organizations operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest. We do not award grants to organizations with a for-profit organization type. Our support for a workshop or conference is not an endorsement of any organization.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. 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 Jennifer Brown, Grantor, afosr.baa@us.af.mil, 703-588-1777.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support?
Air Force Office of Scientific Research accepts applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support?
Closes August 31, 2029 (1035 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.0 million each.
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