Checked 2026-10-04 · program documented. Program evidence is separate from legal authority, available funds and transaction approval.
The Navy FY 2027 competition has a mandatory white-paper gate already closed; December full proposals are invitation-only.
FY 2027 Navy HBCU/MI research capacity
Who this route serves
Eligible U.S. minority-serving higher-education institutions
Administering office / routing lead
Office of Naval Research HBCU/MI Program
Documented use
This is a Service HBCU/MI research program. It must not be presented as proof that the separate OSD FY 2026 split-opportunity requirement has been implemented.
Automated direct retrieval did not complete on October 4, 2026. This access check does not establish current legal effect or invalidate independently reviewed indexed evidence; see the cited location and this dossier’s access qualifications.
Automated direct retrieval did not complete on October 4, 2026. This access check does not establish current legal effect or invalidate independently reviewed indexed evidence; see the cited location and this dossier’s access qualifications.
Research scope and sources checked
Read current Navy page and44-page amendedNOFO; inspected actual schedule and budget rather than inferring an open call from the top-level deadline. Distinguished Service program from OSD statutory program requirements.
OSD-specific implementation ofFY2026§ 223 separate calls and eventual Navy awards were not verified in this bounded pass.
A dated source check is not continuing monitoring. Recheck the linked official notice before preparing a submission. Browse program research →
What this role does not control
A routing lead does not establish funds, an individual delegation or approval of the proposed action.
USD(R&E)-run program’s programming/budgeting authority cannot be transferred outside OSD.
Award eligibility does not eliminate competition and applicable research-security restrictions.
Legal basisSources linkedLegal sources and instrument limits are recorded.
RequirementsGates recordedRead the requirements for this instrument; applicability depends on the proposed action.
Public fundingRules recordedAppropriated program funds; funding may be limited to institutions without significant prior DoD RDT&E support. Office budget figures are separate institutional context, not an allocation to this instrument.
Assigned rolesRoles recordedPublic sources describe institutional authority. The instrument identifies approval and execution roles; a specific signature remains transaction-dependent.
EngagementUse documentedThe Navy FY 2027 competition has a mandatory white-paper gate already closed; December full proposals are invitation-only. Program check: 2026-10-04; see each route for intake status.
Support covered institutions through competitive grants, agreements, contracts, scholarships, fellowships, instrumentation, faculty support and partnerships.
What this is not / limit: USD(R&E)-run program’s programming/budgeting authority cannot be transferred outside OSD.
Executing role: DARPA Contracts Management Office or Service contracting/grants/agreements office; Performing laboratory or external research performer
Authority holder
Secretary of Defense acting through USD(R&E) and military-department Secretaries
Eligibility gate
Covered institution as defined by §4144(f); defense-related research/education purpose.
FY2026 onward specified research-capacity program must issue separate opportunities for HBCU/Tribal institutions and other MSIs.
Funding condition
Appropriated program funds; funding may be limited to institutions without significant prior DoD RDT&E support.
All recorded limits
USD(R&E)-run program’s programming/budgeting authority cannot be transferred outside OSD.
Award eligibility does not eliminate competition and applicable research-security restrictions.