Grant opportunity
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.
- Funder
- Washington Headquarters Services
- Applications close 2031-08-19
- Applications close 2031-08-19: Aug 19, 2031
- Award
- USD 6,000,000
- Applicant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Discipline
- Social Sciences, Policy and Governance
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 22, 2026
Call summary
Overview
National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) is official opportunity HQ003426NFOECAD06, published by Washington Headquarters Services during the 18-22 August 2026 hunt window.
Who can apply
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
What it supports
- 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.
- Opportunity number: HQ003426NFOECAD06
Funding and duration
- Award ceiling: USD 6,000,000
- Expected number of awards: 1
Applications close 2031-08-19
Applications close 2031-08-19: Aug 19, 2031
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Call details
Source-based 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. The official record contains the controlling eligibility, budget, attachment and submission requirements for opportunity HQ003426NFOECAD06.
Eligibility
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
Funding and benefits
Award ceiling: USD 6,000,000
Expected number of awards: 1
Themes and supported activities
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.
Opportunity number: HQ003426NFOECAD06
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 2031-08-19: Applications close 2031-08-19: Aug 19, 2031.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.