ClosedOpportunity HR001126S0003

Biological Technologies

DARPA - Biological Technologies Office · Department of Defense

At a glance

Biological Technologies is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from DARPA - Biological Technologies Office (Department of Defense). The application deadline was September 30, 2026. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 12.910 (Research and Technology Development).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Oct 1, 2025Posted
Sep 30, 2026Application deadline
Oct 30, 2026Archivednext date

Posted: Oct 1, 2025
Close date: Sep 30, 2026
Archive date: Oct 30, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: Not specified
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement, Procurement Contract, Other
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is soliciting proposals that leverage biological properties and processes to revolutionize our ability to protect the nation’s warfighters. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

12.910Research and Technology DevelopmentProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 12.910

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$465M

FY25

$322M

FY26

$352M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 12.910. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

DARPA - Biological Technologies Office
BTOBAA2026@darpa.mil
571-218-4963

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Biological Technologies”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How do I apply for “Biological Technologies”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HR001126S0003), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

OpenALN 12.910