National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)
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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.
| Federal Grant Title: | National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) |
| Federal Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services (DOD-WHS) |
| Grant Categories: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Type of Opportunity: | Earmark |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003426NFOECAD06 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 12.032 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | August 19th, 2031 |
| Original Application Deadline: | August 19th, 2031 |
| Posted Date: | August 20th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | August 20th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | September 18th, 2031 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $6,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $6,000,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | August 20th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- The only eligible applicant is the Mississippi State University; no other applications will be considered.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Jonathan Bertsch, Grants Officer, WHS/AD
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