# Reefense

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hr001121s0012-reefense/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/330681

> DARPA - Biological Technologies Office offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on April 28, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HR001121S0012 |
| Agency | DARPA - Biological Technologies Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 28, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.910 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.

## What the grant funds

Reefense seeks to develop self-healing, hybrid biological and engineered reef-mimicking structures to mitigate the coastal flooding, erosion and storm damage that increasingly threaten civilian and DoD infrastructure and personnel. Under Reefense, custom wave-attenuating base structures will promote calcareous reef organism (coral or oyster) settlement and growth, which will enable the system to self-heal and keep pace with sea level rise over time. A system will be put in place that will also attract non-reef building organisms necessary to help maintain a healthy, growing system. Finally, adaptive biology (other than genetically modified organisms) will enable improved coral and oyster resilience against disease and temperature stress, to ensure compatibility with a changing environment.

## Questions people ask

### Is HR001121S0012 still open?

No. It closed on April 28, 2021. A newer notice is open: DARPARA2701, closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left).

### Who can apply for Reefense?

DARPA - Biological Technologies Office accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Reefense?

Closed April 28, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### Who has won Research and Technology Development grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Southern California, Clemson University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program made 739 awards worth $1.5 billion in that time.