Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)
PACER is an Air Force Research Lab research and development funding mechanism for pioneering aerospace capabilities, engineering, and research; the notice does not state specific applicant eligibility.
⚑ Eligibility not stated in the notice. · Multiple instrument types listed, including procurement contract; award ceiling is listed as $0.
This is a defense/aerospace applied-research opportunity centered on engineering, materials, computing, and aerospace capabilities, which is largely outside IPPRA’s social-behavioral risk and public opinion portfolio. The team could only engage peripherally on communication or acceptance issues, but no member’s core program fits this solicitation.
JUDGED AGAINST THE ROSTER'S PUBLICATION DOSSIER · GPT-5.4-MINI · 2026-07-07
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 75 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 45 partial | peripheral portfolio topic: national_security_defense; social/behavioral work is none; funds applied research; eligibility unclear — verify in the NOFO |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)
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View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Jodonna Alvarez Grantor <AFRL.RQ.PACERBAA@us.af.mil>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Department of Defense (BAA-style) conventions SEE A DOD EXAMPLE →
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