§ Federal grant opportunity · HQ003426NFOECAD06
National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)
Washington Headquarters Services is accepting applications for National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI). The deadline is August 19, 2031 and the published award range is $6M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Washington Headquarters Services
- Application deadline
- August 19, 2031
- Award range
- $6M
- Eligibility
- The only eligible applicant is the Mississippi State University; no other applications will be considered.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Research
- Opportunity number
- HQ003426NFOECAD06
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Washington Headquarters Services.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 19, 2031, allowing time for registration and validation.
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