Key facts
| Type | Government |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Website | nrl.navy.mil |
| Focus topics | Technology & research, Energy, Climate & environment |
| Typical grant (median) | Not stated |
| Grant range | Not stated |
| Open grants seen (30 days) | 1 |
| Profile updated | 03 November 2026 |
About Naval Research Laboratory
The Naval Research Laboratory provides funding for innovative basic and applied research proposals across a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines, often through broad agency announcements and white‑paper submissions. Funding opportunities target areas such as maritime modernization, hypersonic technologies, space weather, and advanced materials.
Naval Research Laboratory is a government body. Government funders usually announce funding as calls for proposals with a fixed deadline, published eligibility criteria and a formal review that scores every application against the same criteria. Money is normally tied to a public policy goal, and reporting and audit rules are strict.
Focus topics:Technology & researchEnergyClimate & environment
Typical grant size
Not stated. No call or award record found for this funder gives an amount yet.
Open grants (1)
NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research
Deadline 12/30/2026 · Grants.gov (US federal)
Listed from grant searches in the last 30 days. Confirm the deadline on the funder's page.
Recent awards
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Eligibility rules
Not stated. Press "Update this profile" to read the funder's pages, or open the call itself: rules differ from call to call.
How to apply to Naval Research Laboratory
General steps for a funder of this type. Always follow the instructions on the funder's own call page where they differ.
- Read the full call document, not only the summary. Note the eligible countries, the type of organization that may apply and the maximum award.
- Check registration steps early. Some government funders require an organization to be registered in a supplier or grantee system, such as SAM.gov and a UEI for US federal grants or a PIC number on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. These can take weeks.
- Prepare the documents they usually ask for: legal registration, recent accounts or audit, a budget that follows their template, and letters from partners.
- Answer the scoring criteria directly, using the same headings and the same wording as the call.
- Submit well before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications are normally rejected without review.
Before you start: documents to have ready
- Proof that your organization is legally registered, and the registration number.
- Your most recent annual accounts or audit, or a bank statement if you are new.
- A one-page organizational profile with mission, location and track record.
- A project summary with the problem, the activities, the people who benefit and the expected results.
- A budget in the currency the funder asks for, with each cost line explained.
Use the grant tools to check your organization's fit, write the proposal and track the deadline.
Frequently asked questions about Naval Research Laboratory
What does Naval Research Laboratory fund?
Naval Research Laboratory funds work on technology & research, energy, climate & environment. The Naval Research Laboratory provides funding for innovative basic and applied research proposals across a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines, often through broad agency announcements and white‑paper submissions. Funding opportunities target areas such as maritime modernization, hypersonic technologies, space weather, and advanced materials.
How much does Naval Research Laboratory give per grant?
The typical grant size of Naval Research Laboratory is not stated in the sources read so far. Check the funder's call page for the amount.
Who can apply to Naval Research Laboratory?
No eligibility rules for Naval Research Laboratory are stated in the sources read so far. Rules differ from call to call, so read the call document before you apply.
Does Naval Research Laboratory have open grants right now?
Yes. 1 open grant was seen in the last 30 days, for example NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research (deadline 12/30/2026).
Where is Naval Research Laboratory based?
Naval Research Laboratory is based in United States and its website is nrl.navy.mil.
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Sources and how this profile was made
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Public sources last read on 03 November 2026.