# REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfi-hc-26-01-mbmie-request-for-information-mutually-beneficial/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361029

> Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command offered grants to any type of organization. Applications closed on March 17, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFI-HC-26-01-MBMIE |
| Agency | Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 17, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.431 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or presumes an RFP will subsequently be released. Since this is an RFI and not an RFP, solicitation requests will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service or reimbursement for responses nor provide feedback on submissions. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested or costs incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation should any RFPs be released, which will be via SAM.GOV and GRANTS.GOV; it is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The US Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground-Research Triangle Park (ACC-APG-RTP) Division, 800 Park Offices Drive, Suite 4229, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 is exploring options for support to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The purpose of this notice is to elicit insights and gauge interest. Responses will be assessed to identify potential offerors who have the capabilities, relationships, and interest to support the requirement posed in this RFI.

## Questions people ask

### Is RFI-HC-26-01-MBMIE still open?

No. It closed on March 17, 2026. A newer notice is open: W911NF26S1000, closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left).

### Who can apply for REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS?

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS?

Closed March 17, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### Who has won Basic Scientific Research grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Maryland, College Park, General Dynamics Robotic Systems Inc, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program made 3,478 awards worth $2.8 billion in that time.