National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)

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. Program Details Washington Headquarters Services is a federal agency that offers the National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) grant program to support infrastructure, rd grants, and workforce. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Washington Headquarters Services through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for infrastructure, rd grants, and workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Washington Headquarters Services or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $6M. The application deadline is August 19, 2031 (1807 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports infrastructure, rd grants, and workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541715, 237. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to applied research
• Programs related to infrastructure

Award details

Award range: $6M. Applications close on August 19, 2031 (1807 days remaining).

Categories

Infrastructure · Rd Grants · Workforce