# Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program (N0001426SF001)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | N0001426SF001 |
| Title | Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program |
| Agency | Office of Naval Research |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-06-18 |
| Close date | 2026-12-11 |
| Award ceiling | $525,000 |
| Award floor | $450,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $1,575,000 |
| Funding category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | As provided in 10 U.S.C. §4144, eligibility for this competition is only open to “covered educational institutions,” which are defined as:A. institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.); orB. accredited post-secondary minority institutions.The Principal Investigator (PI) and all proposed  |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 12.300 |
| Summary | Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals: • enhancing the research and educational capabilities of HBCU/MIs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, • encouraging cross-institutional, collaborative efforts that explore innovative solutions to naval science and technology (S&T) challenges, and • increasing the engagement of students in STEM fields important to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. This particular NOFO aims to enhance the research capacity and research infrastructure for HBCU/MIs. Competitive white papers and invit |
| Agency contact | veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil |

## Why this score
- 36 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $525,000 suits small organizations.

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