W912HZ23SC001: Civil Works Strategic Focus Areas
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: ERDC Broad Agency Announcement (W912HZ26S0001). Status: Closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left). It is in our archive of Engineer Research and Development Center notices from 2024.
Engineer Research and Development Center offered grants of up to $1000 million to any type of organization. Applications closed on May 22, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 12, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1000 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 12, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 22, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 21, 2024 |
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?
- Past Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering awards averaged $1.1 million; this notice allows up to $1000 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (69% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This notice is for a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) in support of civil works strategic focus areas. The USACE, and its Civil Works mission areas of commercial navigation, flood and coastal storm risk management, and aquatic ecosystem restoration, will play an essential role in energizing the US economy as we recover from recent crises and prepare for the future challenges facing our Nation. Investments in Civil Works are critical in generating near- and long-term benefits for securing our communities, supporting and growing our economy, creating jobs, and enhancing broader societal impacts such as improved public health, National security, recreation and tourism. Award of a grant or cooperative agreement is subject to applicable terms and conditions of 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 1104, DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARs), and DoD Research Terms and Conditions Go to https://www.erdcwerx.org/civil-works-cso/ for details and submission instructions. All solutions shall be submitted through ERDCWERX via the link above. Solutions for the strategic focus areas will be accepted beginning 23 May 2023 and ending 1700 CST 22 May 2024.
Who has won Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering (12.630) awarded $1.3 billion across 1,101 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute | Ohio | 1 | $82.6 million |
| Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium | District of Columbia | 1 | $78.2 million |
| University of California San Diego | California | 4 | $53.1 million |
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Connecticut | 4 | $38.1 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 3 | $35.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, W912HZ26S0001, 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 W912HZ23SC001 still open?
No. It closed on May 22, 2024. A newer notice is open: W912HZ26S0001, closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left).
Who can apply for Civil Works Strategic Focus Areas?
Engineer Research and Development Center accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Civil Works Strategic Focus Areas?
Closed May 22, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1000 million each.
Who has won Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Battelle Memorial Institute, Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium, University of California San Diego. The program made 1,101 awards worth $1.3 billion in that time.