Opportunities for Funding and/or Engagement

DARPA's FY2016 enacted budget is $2.87 billion. The President's FY2017 budget request for DARPA is $2.97 billion.

Click here to see budget-related Congressional testimony by DARPA leadership. The Defense Department also maintains a searchable database for budget information: http://www.dtic.mil/dodinvestment

DARPA Public Affairs (PA) helps DARPA programs and the Agency as a whole achieve their goals through proactive, targeted communications. We help DARPA build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholder audiences by providing clear, compelling and accurate information about the Agency’s research, its relevance to national security and its potential for revolutionary change.

What’s the best way to reach DARPA Public Affairs?

The best way to reach DARPA Public Affairs is to email outreach@darpa.mil.

DARPA’s Operational Liaisons, listed below, serve as points of contact for the military Services. Service members with technical questions about DARPA programs or related activities are encouraged to contact the Liaisons.

The DARPA Service Chiefs Fellows Program (SCFP) was established to immerse outstanding military officers and government civilians into imaginative and innovative, fast-paced science and technology research. This three-month fellowship provides participants with insight into cutting-edge technology while potentially facilitating the development of future DARPA technologies.