Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS)

Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS) The Aerospace Vehicles Division (RQV), Aerospace Systems Directorate (RQ), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is soliciting research in aircraft structural design, analysis, and experimentation, specifically in the following areas: Innovative structural concepts for reducing weight and/or improving performance Generation of realistic load and environmental spectra Advanced structural design and analysis methods Advanced techniques for experimental validation of structural models and simulations

Program Details

Air Force -- Research Lab is a federal agency that offers the Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS) grant program to support environment energy. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Air Force -- Research Lab through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. 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 Air Force -- Research Lab or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Applications are due by May 11, 2026. 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 environment energy. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541715, 336411, 336413, 336412. 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.

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Eligibility

• Funded by AFRL
• Programs related to aerospace

Award details

Applications close on May 11, 2026.

Categories

Environment Energy