NNSA’s MSIPP Consortia Grant: Developing STEM Workforce for Nuclear Security

The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation’s capacity to enhance national security by:

• Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees
• Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE’s STEM workforce
• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs
• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources

The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation’s capacity to enhance national security by:

• Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees
• Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE’s STEM workforce
• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs
• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation’s capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE’s STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources.

Amendment has been made to the original NOFO pages 18 and 20. The R&R OMB Budget Forms are to be used for this NOFO. Disregard language to use SF 424A. See amendment addendum in attached documents.

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation’s capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE’s STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources.

Amendment has been made to the original NOFO pages 18 and 20. The R&R OMB Budget Forms are to be used for this NOFO. Disregard language to use SF 424A. See amendment addendum in attached documents.

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation’s capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE’s STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources.

Amendment has been made to the original NOFO pages 18 and 20. The R&R OMB Budget Forms are to be used for this NOFO. Disregard language to use SF 424A. See amendment addendum in attached documents.

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation’s capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE’s STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources.

Amendment has been made to the original NOFO pages 18 and 20. The R&R OMB Budget Forms are to be used for this NOFO. Disregard language to use SF 424A. See amendment addendum in attached documents.

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation’s capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE’s STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources.

Amendment has been made to the original NOFO pages 18 and 20. The R&R OMB Budget Forms are to be used for this NOFO. Disregard language to use SF 424A. See amendment addendum in attached documents.

The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation’s capacity to enhance national security by:

• Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees
• Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE’s STEM workforce
• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs
• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources

Notice of Funding Opportunity Purpose

This funding opportunity invites new or renewal grant applications from consortia partnerships consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of the participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations between Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) the Department of Energy (DOE) NNSA NSE. 

Application Due Dates

FY Due Date 1: March 15

Merit Review Cycle: March – April

Earliest Award Notice: August

FY Due Date 2: June 15

Merit Review Cycle: June – July

Earliest Award Notice: December

Applications must be submitted by the identified Due Dates, no later than 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. You are encouraged to complete your application well before the deadline. The Grants.gov Helpdesk is available for extended periods, please check their website for the Helpdesk hours of operation.

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Open Until Determined Date

This announcement will remain open for three years or until amended. Applications may be submitted at any time before the due dates. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as practicable.

Questions regarding the content of the NOFO must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the NOFO as possible to have the benefit of all responses. DOE/NNSA will try to respond to a question within 3 business days unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions and comments concerning this NOFO shall be submitted not later than 10 calendar days prior to the application due date.

Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how an application form works, or the submittal process must be directed to Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. DOE/NNSA cannot answer these questions.

Yolanda Robinson-Freeman, NNSA Federal Grants Officer

yolanda.r-freeman@nnsa.doe.gov

Melinda Brown, NNSA Grants Specialist

Melinda.Brown@nnsa.doe.gov

Notice of Funding Opportunity Purpose

This funding opportunity invites new or renewal grant applications from consortia partnerships consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of the participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations between Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) the Department of Energy (DOE) NNSA NSE. 

Application Due Dates

FY Due Date 1: March 15

Merit Review Cycle: March – April

Earliest Award Notice: August

FY Due Date 2: June 15

Merit Review Cycle: June – July

Earliest Award Notice: December

Applications must be submitted by the identified Due Dates, no later than 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. You are encouraged to complete your application well before the deadline. The Grants.gov Helpdesk is available for extended periods, please check their website for the Helpdesk hours of operation.

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Open Until Determined Date

This announcement will remain open for three years or until amended. Applications may be submitted at any time before the due dates. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as practicable.

Questions regarding the content of the NOFO must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the NOFO as possible to have the benefit of all responses. DOE/NNSA will try to respond to a question within 3 business days unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions and comments concerning this NOFO shall be submitted not later than 10 calendar days prior to the application due date.

Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how an application form works, or the submittal process must be directed to Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. DOE/NNSA cannot answer these questions.

Kristee Hall, NNSA Federal Grants Officer

kristee.hall@nnsa.doe.gov

Kristin Wegner, NNSA Federal Grants Specialist

kristin.wegner@nnsa.doe.gov