DENA0003983
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
North Carolina A&T State University
Step2NLS with STEM Core – Successful Training and Effective Pipelines to National Laboratories with STEM Core
The goals of Step2NLS include:
• Strengthening the MSI STEM capacity and research experience in both engineering (Topic Area #3) and cybersecurity (Topic Area #2).
• Engaging students from HBCUs, HSIs, and TCUs in the Step2NLS project.
• Building a sustainable Step2NLS pipeline that will endure well into the future.
• Increasing NL-scientist-to-MSI-scientist interactions by engaging directly and through student interactions.
• Growing the number of minority students who graduate with STEM degrees.
• Growing the number of minority graduates that join the DOE/NNSA STEM workforce.
General Objectives:
In support of the goals, general objectives for Step2NLS are to:
• Strengthen the research and education capabilities at an HBCU (NCA&T), HSI (NMSU), and TCU (Navajo Tech) and 5 associated colleges close to these MSIs (Guilford Technical CC, Forsyth Technical CC, Central New Mexico CC, Doña Ana CC, and UNM-Gallup).
• Build capacity of underserved students to excel in STEM by providing experiential training.
• Enlarge the scientific and technical knowledge in engineering and cybersecurity.
• Insure that Step2NLS is sustainable and scalable.
Step2NLS with STEM Core – Successful Training and Effective Pipelines to National Laboratories with STEM Core
The goals of Step2NLS include:
• Strengthening the MSI STEM capacity and research experience in both engineering (Topic Area #3) and cybersecurity (Topic Area #2).
• Engaging students from HBCUs, HSIs, and TCUs in the Step2NLS project.
• Building a sustainable Step2NLS pipeline that will endure well into the future.
• Increasing NL-scientist-to-MSI-scientist interactions by engaging directly and through student interactions.
• Growing the number of minority students who graduate with STEM degrees.
• Growing the number of minority graduates that join the DOE/NNSA STEM workforce.
General Objectives:
In support of the goals, general objectives for Step2NLS are to:
• Strengthen the research and education capabilities at an HBCU (NCA&T), HSI (NMSU), and TCU (Navajo Tech) and 5 associated colleges close to these MSIs (Guilford Technical CC, Forsyth Technical CC, Central New Mexico CC, Doña Ana CC, and UNM-Gallup).
• Build capacity of underserved students to excel in STEM by providing experiential training.
• Enlarge the scientific and technical knowledge in engineering and cybersecurity.
• Insure that Step2NLS is sustainable and scalable.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Multi-State
United States
Geographic Scope
Multi-State
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 09/30/23 to 09/30/24 and the total obligations have decreased 2% from $2,957,647 to $2,890,009.
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University was awarded
Project Grant DENA0003983
worth $2,890,009
from NNSA Weapons Activities in October 2020 with work to be completed primarily in Multi-State United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 81.123 National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Program.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 5/12/25
Period of Performance
10/1/20
Start Date
9/30/24
End Date
Funding Split
$2.9M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$2.9M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for DENA0003983
Transaction History
Modifications to DENA0003983
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DENA0003983
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Historically Black College Or University (HBCU)
Historically Black College Or University (HBCU)
Awarding Office
892331 NNSA NON-MO CNTRCTNG OPS DIV
Funding Office
892300 NNSA WEAPONS ACTIVITIES FUNDS
Awardee UEI
SKH5GMBR9GL3
Awardee CAGE
7N746
Performance District
90
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weapons Activities, National Nuclear Security Administration, Energy (089-0240) | Atomic energy defense activities | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $2,957,647 | 100% |
Modified: 5/12/25