RFI-HC-26-01-MBMIE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) (W911NF26S1000). Status: Closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left). It is in our archive of Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command notices from 2025.
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command offered grants to any type of organization. Applications closed on March 17, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 12, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement Contract
Key dates
| Posted | December 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 17, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 16, 2026 |
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"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (81% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Basic Scientific Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Basic Scientific Research (12.431) awarded $2.8 billion across 3,478 grant awards, an average of $814,091 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 65 | $147 million |
| General Dynamics Robotic Systems Inc | Maryland | 1 | $106 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 78 | $98.6 million |
| University of Southern California | California | 55 | $68.5 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 1 | $59.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, W911NF26S1000, 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 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.