The Department of Defense is offering this grant to establish and administer a Consortium of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This initiative seeks innovative applications from eligible entities to cooperatively partner in implementing, executing, and developing this consortium. This grant is for the purpose of conducting basic, applied, and advanced research and development efforts at these educational institutions. The program aims to leverage the unique capabilities of MSIs and HBCUs to contribute to national defense objectives through cutting-edge scientific and technological advancements, fostering collaboration and enhancing research infrastructure within these vital institutions. The funding supports the strategic engagement with MSIs and HBCUs as outlined in relevant defense authorization acts.
Opportunity ID: 355321
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W911SR-24-S-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Consortium |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 12, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Recipient must be an established (or must become established prior to award) as an Internal Revenue Code 501(c)3 compliant, tax-exempt non-profit organization, and must manage the Consortium of MSIs and HBCUs offering STEM education with research capabilities in basic, applied and advanced research. The successful applicant will not only establish and operate the Consortium, but must provide the vision and guidance to grow the capacity of the MSIs and HBCUs through collaboration, partnering and numerous other capacity building methods to allow these universities, colleges and students to become major contributors to Defense research. To be qualified, potential applicants must have the following: • Management capability and adequate financial and technical resources to administer the program of activities envisioned under this FOA • A satisfactory record of managing and administering such MSI/HBCU STEM programs or activities (if a prior recipient of an award). • A satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics. • Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive a cooperative agreement under applicable laws and regulation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | ACC-APG-Edgewood |
| Description: |
The Department of Defense seeks innovative applications to cooperatively partner with eligible entities in the implementation, execution, -development and administration of a Consortium of MSIs and HBCUs to conduct basic, applied and advance research and development efforts at educational institutions pursuant to Section 252 of the FY10 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) codified in 10 USC 4144, Research and Education Programs and Activities: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Serving Institutions of Higher Education. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stacey L Jump
Contract Specialist Email:stacey.l.jump.civ@army.mil |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stacey L Jump Contract Specialist Email: stacey.l.jump.civ@army.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.630 | PKG00287306 | Jul 10, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355321 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
355321 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
355321 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
355321 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
Optional forms
355321 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
355321 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
355321 RR_SubawardBudget_3_0-3.0.pdf
355321 RR_SubawardBudget10_10_3_0-3.0.pdf
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