HR001121S0017: Waveform Agile RF Directed Energy (WARDEN)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027 (DARPARA2701). Status: Closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left). It is in our archive of DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office notices from 2021.
DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on April 16, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 1, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement Contract
Key dates
| Posted | February 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 16, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 30, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (93% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Amendment 03: The purpose of this amendment is to clarify proposal page limit guidance. Amendment 02: The purpose of this amendment is to clarify errors in Section IV.B.6. “Approved Cost Accounting System Documentation,” and Section IV.B.9. “Small Business Subcontracting Plan.” DARPA is soliciting innovative research and development on extreme power, broadband amplifiers and agile waveform techniques that combine frequency, amplitude, and pulse-width modulations to improve electromagnetic coupling and disruptive effects on targeted electronics. The goal of the Waveform Agile Radio-frequency Directed Energy (WARDEN) program is to extend the range of high power microwave (HPM) back-door attack by a factor of 10 beyond the current state of the art.
Who has won Research and Technology Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Research and Technology Development (12.910) awarded $1.5 billion across 739 grant awards, an average of $2.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | California | 26 | $84.5 million |
| Clemson University | South Carolina | 2 | $82.2 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 29 | $63.1 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 21 | $59.6 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 5 | $44.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DARPARA2701, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HR001121S0017 still open?
No. It closed on April 16, 2021. A newer notice is open: DARPARA2701, closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left).
Who can apply for Waveform Agile RF Directed Energy (WARDEN)?
DARPA - Microsystems Technology 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 Waveform Agile RF Directed Energy (WARDEN)?
Closed April 16, 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.