ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
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The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing this announcement for various research and development topic areas. The ERDC consists of the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL), the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), the Environmental Laboratory (EL) and the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire, the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) in Champaign, Illinois, and the Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL) in Alexandria, Virginia. The ERDC is responsible for conducting research in the broad fields of hydraulics, dredging, coastal engineering, instrumentation, oceanography, remote sensing, geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, soil effects, vehicle mobility, self-contained munitions, military engineering, geophysics, pavements, protective structures, aquatic plants, water quality, dredged material, treatment of hazardous waste, wetlands, physical/mechanical/ chemical properties of snow and other frozen precipitation, infrastructure and environmental issues for installations, computer science, telecommunications management, energy, facilities maintenance, materials and structures, engineering processes, environmental processes, land and heritage conservation, and ecological processes. This announcement is continuously open; pre-proposals may be submitted and will be reviewe.
The ERDC Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a continuously open federal research funding opportunity from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center. This program funds innovative research and development across multiple specialized laboratories including the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, Environmental Laboratory, Information Technology Laboratory, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, and Geospatial Research Laboratory. The BAA supports research in diverse fields including hydraulics, coastal engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental protection, remote sensing, computer science, infrastructure development, and ecological processes. Organizations conducting cutting-edge R&D in military engineering applications, water resources, environmental remediation, materials science, geophysics, or infrastructure resilience should consider applying. This program is ideal for research institutions, contractors, and technology companies seeking substantial federal funding to advance capabilities in engineering, environmental science, and defense-related research. The continuously open submission window allows flexibility in proposal timing, making it accessible to organizations ready to pursue transformative research initiatives.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
January 1, 2027
Award Amount
Up to $1000.0M
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Grant Amount
Up to $1000.0M
Deadline
2027-01-01
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Continuously Open (Rolling submissions)
Best For
Research institutions, contractors, and organizations conducting R&D in engineering, environmental science, and defense-related research
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for ERDC Broad Agency Announcement?
The ERDC BAA welcomes proposals from eligible organizations conducting research in the program's focus areas. However, specific eligibility criteria are not detailed in the available information. Interested applicants should visit the official ERDC website or SAM.gov to review current eligibility requirements, which may include requirements related to organizational type, security clearances, or other factors specific to defense research.
How much funding does ERDC Broad Agency Announcement provide?
Funding amounts vary by research topic and project scope. The program supports awards ranging up to $999,999,999 depending on the complexity and scale of the proposed research. Specific funding levels for individual projects should be confirmed through the official announcement on the ERDC website or SAM.gov.
How do I apply for ERDC Broad Agency Announcement?
The ERDC BAA operates on a continuously open basis, allowing pre-proposals and formal proposals to be submitted throughout the year. Applicants should submit proposals through the designated federal portal (typically SAM.gov) following the specific instructions in the current BAA announcement. Review the official ERDC BAA documentation for detailed submission procedures, formatting requirements, and evaluation criteria before applying.
What can ERDC Broad Agency Announcement funding be used for?
Funding supports research and development across extensive topic areas including hydraulics, dredging, coastal engineering, geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, remote sensing, oceanography, military engineering, geophysics, pavement engineering, protective structures, water quality, hazardous waste treatment, wetlands management, snow and frozen precipitation properties, infrastructure solutions, computer science, telecommunications, energy systems, materials science, environmental processes, land conservation, and ecological research.
Last updated: July 5, 2026