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DoD Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Research Fiscal Year 2024

ID: W911NF23S0015 • Type: Posted

Description

Projects proposed for funding under this FOA must be for basic research. As defined by DoD, basic research is systematic study directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts without specific applications toward processes or products in mind. It includes all scientific study and experimentation directed toward increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding in those fields of the physical, engineering, environmental, life sciences, and information sciences related to long-term national security needs.

Principal Investigators (PIs) are encouraged to consider innovative approaches for their research projects with a view toward enhancing the ability of their institution to develop stronger science and engineering programs that will enable the institution to participate more competitively in a variety of defense research programs, attract and retain good students by exposing them to state-of-the-art research, and encourage them to pursue careers in STEM disciplines.

Methods through which these goals can be achieved are varied. Factors such as research capabilities, facilities, and equipment are unique to each institution. Therefore, DoD will not prescribe the approach for a research project; instead, it expects applications to reflect the unique needs and capabilities of the applicant institution.

Background
The Department of Defense (DoD) is funding a research and education program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) for basic research. The program aims to enhance research programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to national security functions, increase the capacity of HBCU/MI to participate in DoD research programs, and increase the number of graduates in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) important to the defense mission.

Grant Details
Projects proposed for funding under this FOA must be for basic research, focusing on increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding in fields related to long-term national security needs. Principal Investigators (PIs) are encouraged to consider innovative approaches for their research projects with a view toward enhancing the ability of their institution to develop stronger science and engineering programs. The DoD expects applications to reflect the unique needs and capabilities of the applicant institution. The total grant value is approximately $50 million, with individual awards up to $1 million for a performance period of 48 months.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for this competition is open only to 'covered educational institutions,' which are defined as institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 or accredited post-secondary minority institutions. Eligible applicants include community colleges and other two-year degree granting institutions meeting the definition of a 'covered educational institution.'

Period of Performance
The performance period for each grant is 48 months, with an application deadline on October 30, 2023.

Grant Value
$50 million total grant value, with individual awards up to $1 million.
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Overview

Agency
Army Materiel Command (AMC) [DoD - USA]
Category of Funding
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
12.630 - Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 8/16/23 Army Materiel Command posted grant opportunity W911NF23S0015 for DoD Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Research Fiscal Year 2024. The grant will be issued under grant program 12.630 Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering.

Timing

Posted Date
Aug. 16, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Nov. 6, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Oct. 23, 2023, 6:48 a.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
Nov. 29, 2023

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
As provided in 10 U.S.C. § 4144, eligibility for this competition is open only to “covered educational institutions,” which are defined as:a. institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.); orb. accredited post-secondary minority institutions.Eligible applicants include community colleges and other two-year degree granting institutions meeting the definition of a “covered educational institution.”

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,000,000
Floor
$1
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
William A Creech Contracting Officer
Contact Email
william.a.creech3.civ@army.mil   Profile
Email Description
Grants Officer
Contact Phone
(919) 549-4387

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