How many grants does DARPA award?

According to public records aggregated by GrantMind, DARPA has awarded 1 grants totaling $5.0M across its tracked giving history. 20 opportunities are currently open for applications.

What is the typical DARPA grant size?

The median DARPA grant in our database is $5.0M, with an average award size of $5.0M. The largest single grant on record is $5.0M. Grant sizes vary by program area and applicant type — check individual opportunities for funder-specific ranges.

What does DARPA fund?

Based on GrantMind's analysis of recent DARPA awards, the top program areas funded are: Defense. Funders sometimes accept proposals outside their stated areas if the project aligns with their broader mission — read each opportunity's stated priorities carefully.

How do I apply for a DARPA grant?

Application processes vary by opportunity. Most DARPA grants require an organizational profile (mission, programs, financials), a project proposal aligned with the funder's published priorities, and a budget. For federal funders, a SAM.gov UEI and Grants.gov account are typically prerequisites. For foundations, many require a Letter of Inquiry before a full proposal. Open the specific opportunity in GrantMind to see the exact requirements.

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DARPA Grants

20 open DARPA grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 1 grants totaling $5.0M.

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All-time tracked giving

$5.0M

1 grants

Median grant size

$5.0M

Max: $5.0M

Open DARPA grants

DARPA Defense Sciences Office Office-Wide BAA for Revolutionary Science and AI Research
Up to $10MDeadline: Jun 2, 2026open
DARPA Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (HR001125S0013) seeks proposals that investigate innovative approaches enabl...
defense_researchfoundational_ainational_securityscientific_researchDARPA
DARPA STO Innovation Solutions Opening for AI and Autonomy
Up to $10MDeadline: Oct 31, 2027open
DARPA STO Innovation Solutions Opening for AI and Autonomy is a broad, open-topic solicitation from DARPA's Strategic Technology Office (STO) that fun...
artificial_intelligenceautonomous_systemsdefense_researchaiautonomy
DARPA Tactical Technology Office Office-Wide BAA for Autonomous Systems and Defense Innovation
Up to $5.0MDeadline: Jun 22, 2026open
The DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Office-Wide BAA (HR001125S0011) solicits innovative proposals for revolutionary defense platforms, systems,...
defenseautonomous_systemsroboticsai_applicationsmanufacturing
Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Phase B
Up to $5.0MDeadline: Sep 30, 2026open
Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Phase B is sponsored by DARPA. Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Phase B is a grant from DARPA that funds rigorous verif...
ai_sciencequantum_computingquantum computinghardwaretrapped-ion
DARPA Tactical Technology Office Office-Wide BAA for Autonomous Systems and Disruptive Innovation
Up to $5.0MDeadline: Dec 22, 2026open
DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (HR001125S0011) solicits innovative proposals for revolutionary platforms...
autonomous_systemsdefense_technologyroboticsdisruptive_innovationDARPA
DARPA Young Faculty Award 2026 for AI and Autonomy Research
Up to $1.4Mopen
The DARPA Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2026 program (DARPARA2502) identifies and engages rising stars in junior faculty positions at U.S. academic instit...
ai_defenseearly_careerautonomous_systemsmachine_learningreinforcement_learning
DARPA DSO Office-Wide BAA for Defense Sciences and AI
Deadline: Jun 2, 2026open
DARPA DSO Office-Wide BAA for Defense Sciences and AI is a grant from DARPA's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) that funds basic and applied research prop...
defense_researchai_scienceai_defensedarpadefense
SWiFT: Smart Whole Blood Field Transfusion system
Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open
SBIR topic from DARPA • Solicitation: DoW SBIR 2026 BAA • Phase: I, D2PII, II, SPII • Topic Code: DPA26BZ01-DV003 • Status: Pre-Release
SBIR: BARK- Open Topic
Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open
SBIR: BARK- Open Topic is sponsored by DARPA. Seeks to develop medical products that are interoperable and compatible across humans and dogs to meet t...
biomedical_researchdefense_researchsmall_businessmedical productsinteroperability
Extremity Platform for On-demand Surgical Implantation and Tissue Integration with Osteochondral Neogenesis
Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open
SBIR topic from DARPA • Solicitation: DoW SBIR 2026 BAA • Phase: D2PII, II, SPII • Topic Code: DPA26BZ01-DV004 • Status: Pre-Release
DOD SBIR 2026 BAA (Biological Technologies - Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) - Open Topic)
Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open
DOD SBIR 2026 BAA (Biological Technologies - Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) - Open Topic) is sponsored by DARPA. This DARPA SBIR ...
DOD SBIR 2026 BAA (Biological Technologies - Extremity Platform for On-demand Surgical Implantation and Tissue Integration with Osteochondral Neogenesis)
Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open
DOD SBIR 2026 BAA (Biological Technologies - Extremity Platform for On-demand Surgical Implantation and Tissue Integration with Osteochondral Neogenes...
biomedical_researchsmall_businessregenerative medicineextremity restorationfinger restoration
SBIR: Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) - Open Topic
Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open
SBIR: Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) - Open Topic is sponsored by DARPA. Seeks innovative solutions to enhance medical care for m...
biomedical_researchdefense_researchmilitary working dogscanine healthveterinary medicine
Photonic-electronic Panels Integration (PEPI)
Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open
SBIR topic from DARPA • Solicitation: DoW SBIR 2026 BAA • Phase: I, D2PII, II, SPII • Topic Code: DPA26BZ01-NV002 • Status: Pre-Release
Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) - Open Topic
Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open
SBIR topic from DARPA • Solicitation: DoW SBIR 2026 BAA • Phase: I, D2PII, II, SPII • Topic Code: DPA26BZ01-NP001 • Status: Pre-Release
MEDICAL SWARM ROBOTICS FOR EXTRACTION AND LIFE-SAVING INTERVENTIONS
Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open
STTR topic from DARPA • Solicitation: DoW STTR 2026 BAA • Phase: I, D2PII, II, SPII • Topic Code: DPA26TZ01-NV001 • Status: Pre-Release
DOD STTR 2026 BAA (Biological Technologies - Small Robotic Swarms)
Deadline: Jun 3, 2026open
DOD STTR 2026 BAA (Biological Technologies - Small Robotic Swarms) is a grant from DARPA under the Department of War's Small Business Technology Trans...
autonomous_systemsdefense_researchbiomedical_researchai_healthcarerobotic swarms
DARPA TTO Office-Wide BAA for Autonomous Systems and Tactical Technology
Deadline: Jun 22, 2026open
DARPA TTO Office-Wide BAA for Autonomous Systems and Tactical Technology is sponsored by DARPA. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and...
autonomous_systemsdefense_researchai_defensecybersecurityautonomous systems
DARPA Tactical Technology Office BAA
Deadline: Jun 22, 2026open
DARPA Tactical Technology Office BAA is a broad agency announcement from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that invites proposals ...
defense_researchautonomous_systemscybersecuritydarpaautonomous systems
DARPA TTO Office-Wide BAA for Autonomous Systems and AI
Deadline: Jun 22, 2026open
DARPA TTO Office-Wide BAA for Autonomous Systems and AI is sponsored by DARPA. The DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Office-Wide Broad Agency Ann...
ai_scienceautonomous_systemsai_defenseai_safetyautonomous systems

What DARPA funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent DARPA awards:

Defense

How to apply for DARPA grants

Most DARPA applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.

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Open DARPA grants

DARPA Defense Sciences Office Office-Wide BAA for Revolutionary Science and AI Research

DARPA STO Innovation Solutions Opening for AI and Autonomy

DARPA Tactical Technology Office Office-Wide BAA for Autonomous Systems and Defense Innovation

Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Phase B

DARPA Tactical Technology Office Office-Wide BAA for Autonomous Systems and Disruptive Innovation

DARPA Young Faculty Award 2026 for AI and Autonomy Research

DARPA DSO Office-Wide BAA for Defense Sciences and AI

SWiFT: Smart Whole Blood Field Transfusion system

SBIR: BARK- Open Topic

Extremity Platform for On-demand Surgical Implantation and Tissue Integration with Osteochondral Neogenesis

DOD SBIR 2026 BAA (Biological Technologies - Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) - Open Topic)

DOD SBIR 2026 BAA (Biological Technologies - Extremity Platform for On-demand Surgical Implantation and Tissue Integration with Osteochondral Neogenesis)

SBIR: Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) - Open Topic

Photonic-electronic Panels Integration (PEPI)

Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) - Open Topic

MEDICAL SWARM ROBOTICS FOR EXTRACTION AND LIFE-SAVING INTERVENTIONS

DOD STTR 2026 BAA (Biological Technologies - Small Robotic Swarms)

DARPA TTO Office-Wide BAA for Autonomous Systems and Tactical Technology

DARPA Tactical Technology Office BAA

DARPA TTO Office-Wide BAA for Autonomous Systems and AI

What DARPA funds

How to apply for DARPA grants

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