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National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)

Washington Headquarters Services (Department of Defense) is accepting applications until August 19, 2031. It lists awards of up to $6 million, 1 award expected.

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Key facts

Opportunity number
HQ003426NFOECAD06
Status
Posted, open
Posted
August 20, 2026
Closes
August 19, 2031
Award ceiling
$6,000,000
Award floor
$6,000,000
Expected awards
1
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Assistance listing
12.032 Department of War Cyber Academic Engagement Office
Contact
Jonathan Bertsch Grantor · [email protected] · 7035453559

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

The only eligible applicant is the Mississippi State University; no other applications will be considered.

What the agency says

Under this FY26 grant agreement, academic partners will establish the National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) by executing RDT&E tasks across the following four pillars: workforce development, applied research infrastructure, collaborative networks, and strategic analysis for DoW leadership.

The notice on Grants.gov

Other open grants from the Department of Defense

All grants open to Public colleges and universities · Everything closing in August 2031

Read from the Grants.gov API, last updated 2026-10-23. The agency's notice on Grants.gov is the official record; check it before you apply.