The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) released two solicitations on 5 November 2026, offering a substantial FY 2028 funding opportunity to researchers across federal agencies, academia and industry. SERDP is Department of War's (DoW) installation innovation program. SERDP invests across the broad spectrum of basic and applied research, as well as advanced development, to develop novel technologies that enhance military readiness, improve warfighter capabilities, and strengthen defense infrastructure. The pre-proposal deadline for the SERDP Core solicitation is 7 January 2027 at 2:00 PM ET, and the pre-proposal deadline for the SERDP SEED solicitation is 11 March 2027, at 2:00 PM ET.