HR001121S0031: COmpact Front-end Filters at the ElEment-level (COFFEE)
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 September 10, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 23, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement Contract
Key dates
| Posted | June 14, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 10, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 10, 2022 |
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 01: The purpose of this amendment is to request discussion of a TA1 technical approach’s level of sensitivity to vibration and any practical path that might exist to mitigate such vibration sensitivity. See text highlighted in yellow on page 26 of the amended BAA. The DARPA Microsystems Technology Office seeks innovative proposals in the area of RF filtering, with the specific aim to produce front-end RF filters that protect the elements of digital Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESAs) against interference in increasingly crowded RF spectrum environments.
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 HR001121S0031 still open?
No. It closed on September 10, 2021. A newer notice is open: DARPARA2701, closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left).
Who can apply for COmpact Front-end Filters at the ElEment-level (COFFEE)?
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 COmpact Front-end Filters at the ElEment-level (COFFEE)?
Closed September 10, 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.