W911NF-21-S-0007: Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Broad Agency Announcement for Basic Scientific Research, Foundational Science Research Unit (2021-2022)
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 2021.
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. Applications closed on August 7, 2022.
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 | February 8, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 7, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 6, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
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
Notice to All Interested Vendors: If you have questions regarding Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W911NF-21-S-0007, please submit your question(s) in writing to the ACC (APG) RTP Point of Contact, Maria D. Nelson, at maria.d.nelson.civ@army.mil. All questions of a technical nature should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact, Dr. Alexander Wind, alexander.p.wind.civ@army.mil. All questions of a business nature should be directed to the ACC (APG) RTP Point of Contact, Maria Nelson, at maria.d.nelson.civ@army.mil. If you would like to receive alerts for specific topic white paper calls, or other changes to this opportunity, please add your name to the Interested Vendors List under this opportunity on the beta.SAM website. You must register for a beta.SAM account in order to have access to the Interested Vendors List feature. The full opportunity announcement and application instructions may be viewed under the 'Related Documents' tab of this page. The application forms and link may be accessed under the 'Package' tab of this page. The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) announces the ARI FY21-22 Foundational Science Research Unit Broad Agency Announcement for Basic Scientific Research. This Broad Agency Announcement, which sets forth basic research areas of interest to the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the competitive selection of proposals. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA and selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of Public Law 98-369 (The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984) and subsequent amendments. The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences is the Army's lead agency for the conduct of research, development, and analyses for the improvement of Army readiness and performance via research advances and applications of the behavioral and social sciences that address personnel, organization, training, and leader development issues. Programs funded under this BAA include basic research that can improve human performance and Army readiness. Those contemplating submission of a proposal are encouraged to contact the ARI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).
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 W911NF-21-S-0007 still open?
No. It closed on August 7, 2022. A newer notice is open: W911NF26S1000, closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left).
Who can apply for Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Broad Agency Announcement for Basic Scientific Research, Foundational Science Research Unit (2021-2022)?
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals.
What is the deadline for Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Broad Agency Announcement for Basic Scientific Research, Foundational Science Research Unit (2021-2022)?
Closed August 7, 2022. 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.