N00014-23-S-C002: Hierarchical Command and Control of Unmanned Systems (H- C2 UxS)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) (N0001426SF002). Status: Closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left). It is in our archive of Office of Naval Research notices from 2022.
Office of Naval Research offered grants to any type of organization. It expected to make about 5 awards. Applications closed on January 27, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 12, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Expected awards5
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant, Procurement Contract
Key dates
| Posted | October 12, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 27, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 26, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
See ONR FY23 Long Range BAA (N00014-23-S-B001) for eligibility information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This announcement is a BAA Call against the ONR FY23 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (N00014-23-S-B001). The submission of white papers, proposals, their evaluation(s) and the subsequent awards will be carried out as described in the aforementioned Long Range BAA. ONR is interested in receiving white papers and proposals in support of advancing hierarchical command and control of unmanned systems for future naval applications. Work under this program will consist of basic and applied research, with projects funded under Budget Activity 1, Basic Research, and Budget Activity 2, Applied Research, as defined in the DoD Financial Management Regulation, Vol. 2B, Ch. 5 (https://comptroller.defense.gov/portals/45/documents/fmr/current/02b/02b_05.pdf). The overall S&T efforts will be conducted at the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1 – 5 stages (https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/scan/engineering/technology/technology_readiness_le vel).
Who has won Basic and Applied Scientific Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Basic and Applied Scientific Research (12.300) awarded $4.1 billion across 6,165 grant awards, an average of $670,297 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California San Diego | California | 172 | $191 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 155 | $153 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 166 | $123 million |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Massachusetts | 88 | $104 million |
| University of Connecticut Health Center | Connecticut | 50 | $96.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, N0001426SF002, 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 N00014-23-S-C002 still open?
No. It closed on January 27, 2023. A newer notice is open: N0001426SF002, closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left).
Who can apply for Hierarchical Command and Control of Unmanned Systems (H- C2 UxS)?
Office of Naval Research accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Hierarchical Command and Control of Unmanned Systems (H- C2 UxS)?
Closed January 27, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Basic and Applied Scientific Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of California San Diego, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Washington. The program made 6,165 awards worth $4.1 billion in that time.