2234326
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
21st Century Research-Cyberinfrastructure for MSIs through the Minority Serving-Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC): A Phased Approach to Engage the Missing Millions
This project expands access to the cyberinfrastructure necessary for research relevant to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), first targeting several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and a Tribal College. In collaboration with Internet2, through a Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence Demonstration Pilot Award, the Minority Serving-Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) supports HBCUs, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other MSIs by providing cyberinfrastructure-focused professional development opportunities, advocacy, and community engagement.
This project further accelerates cyberinfrastructure-centric research capacity at MS-CC campuses, taking an approach that can become a repeatable model that drives transformational change in research cyberinfrastructure on a wide range of MSI campuses. Through Proof-of-Concept Grants (POCGs) and three shared Tiger Teams, cyberinfrastructure, stakeholder alignment, and research and education, the MS-CC is taking the necessary steps to address challenges faced by many MSIs.
The POCGs support the funding of key cyberinfrastructure technology investments (e.g., network services, data storage) as well as local capacity for facilitating researchers and educators in their identification and pursuit of local and external cyberinfrastructure resources for research and STEM education activities. The Tiger Teams provide facilitation and capability-building support for these investments, conducting campus-specific cyberinfrastructure assessments, as well as the expertise to drive implementation of cyberinfrastructure plans and engagement with the greater research and education community.
The MS-CC is a prism and change agent that advances strategies and programs to directly engage and support the 21st-century digital STEM workforce by advancing the important research and education work of HBCUs, TCUs, Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and other MSIs. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
This project expands access to the cyberinfrastructure necessary for research relevant to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), first targeting several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and a Tribal College. In collaboration with Internet2, through a Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence Demonstration Pilot Award, the Minority Serving-Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) supports HBCUs, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other MSIs by providing cyberinfrastructure-focused professional development opportunities, advocacy, and community engagement.
This project further accelerates cyberinfrastructure-centric research capacity at MS-CC campuses, taking an approach that can become a repeatable model that drives transformational change in research cyberinfrastructure on a wide range of MSI campuses. Through Proof-of-Concept Grants (POCGs) and three shared Tiger Teams, cyberinfrastructure, stakeholder alignment, and research and education, the MS-CC is taking the necessary steps to address challenges faced by many MSIs.
The POCGs support the funding of key cyberinfrastructure technology investments (e.g., network services, data storage) as well as local capacity for facilitating researchers and educators in their identification and pursuit of local and external cyberinfrastructure resources for research and STEM education activities. The Tiger Teams provide facilitation and capability-building support for these investments, conducting campus-specific cyberinfrastructure assessments, as well as the expertise to drive implementation of cyberinfrastructure plans and engagement with the greater research and education community.
The MS-CC is a prism and change agent that advances strategies and programs to directly engage and support the 21st-century digital STEM workforce by advancing the important research and education work of HBCUs, TCUs, Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and other MSIs. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Washington,
District Of Columbia
20036-3846
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 41% from $12,399,916 to $17,499,794.
University Corporation For Advanced Internet Development was awarded
MS-CC: Cyberinfrastructure for Minority Serving Institutions
Project Grant 2234326
worth $17,499,794
from the NSF Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure in October 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Washington District Of Columbia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 47.070 Computer and Information Science and Engineering.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/21/25
Period of Performance
10/1/22
Start Date
9/30/27
End Date
Funding Split
$17.5M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$17.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 2234326
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2234326
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
490509 OFC OF ADV CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE
Funding Office
490509 OFC OF ADV CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE
Awardee UEI
DZEBKFRD1ZN6
Awardee CAGE
1QU14
Performance District
DC-98
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Related Activities, National Science Foundation (049-0100) | General science and basic research | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $17,499,794 | 100% |
Modified: 8/21/25