Opportunity ID: 333435

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0008
Funding Opportunity Title: FY21 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 12.431 — Basic Scientific Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 10, 2021
Last Updated Date: Feb 22, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 22, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2022 The purpose of AMD 4 to the FOA is to: Extend the close date for full proposal submissions (by invitation only) to NLT 11:59PM, Tuesday, 1 March 2022 as a result of the impact of the Grants.Gov move to a dual authentication login using login.gov effective 21 February 2022.
Archive Date: Mar 31, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This funding opportunity aims to support the strategic objectives of IHEs (either individually or in partnership with others) in DEPSCoR States/Territories to achieve basic research excellence in areas of high relevance to the DoD. IHEs in the following States/Territories are eligible to apply for this DEPSCoR opportunity under this announcement: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description:

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2021 (FY21) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Capacity Building. The program is sponsored and managed by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R&E]), awarded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The DoD plans to award FY21 DEPSCoR appropriations through this announcement.  

The aim of DEPSCoR – Capacity Building is to improve the research capabilities at institutions of higher education (IHE) in eligible States/Territories to perform competitive basic research in science and engineering that is relevant to the DoD mission and reflect national security priorities. 

The DoD’s basic research program invests broadly in many scientific fields to ensure that it has early cognizance of new scientific knowledge.

To address the program’s aim, DEPSCoR – Capacity Building (CB) objectives are to:

  • Jumpstart capability development in the State/Territory through increased human, technical, and management resources.
  •  Achieve excellence in a DoD-relevant research area through funding to support equipment, education, research, and other relevant activities. 

Grants awarded under this program are intended to support the strategic objectives of IHEs (either individually or in partnership with others) in DEPSCoR States/Territories to achieve basic research excellence in areas of high relevance to the DoD. Proposals will vary depending on technical field and geographic region.  

The Basic Research Office anticipates approximately $1 million in total funding will be made available for this program to fully fund at award one grant up to $1 million (total cost). The award will be funded up to $500,000 (total cost) per year for two (2) years.

The award is subject to funding availability. The Basic Research Office reserves the right to select and fund for award all, some, part, or none of the proposals received. There is no guarantee of an award.

Link to Additional Information: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R&E]), Basic Research Office (BRO), DEPSCoR
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Mrs. Elaina L Barker
Email:elaina.barker@us.af.mil

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The purpose of AMD 4 to the FOA is to: Extend the close date for full proposal submissions (by invitation only) to NLT 11:59PM, Tuesday, 1 March 2022 as a result of the impact of the Grants.Gov move to a dual authentication login using login.gov effective 21 February 2022. Feb 22, 2022
May 10, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0008
Funding Opportunity Title: FY21 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 12.431 — Basic Scientific Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 10, 2021
Last Updated Date: Feb 22, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 22, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2022 The purpose of AMD 4 to the FOA is to: Extend the close date for full proposal submissions (by invitation only) to NLT 11:59PM, Tuesday, 1 March 2022 as a result of the impact of the Grants.Gov move to a dual authentication login using login.gov effective 21 February 2022.
Archive Date: Mar 31, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This funding opportunity aims to support the strategic objectives of IHEs (either individually or in partnership with others) in DEPSCoR States/Territories to achieve basic research excellence in areas of high relevance to the DoD. IHEs in the following States/Territories are eligible to apply for this DEPSCoR opportunity under this announcement: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description:

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2021 (FY21) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Capacity Building. The program is sponsored and managed by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R&E]), awarded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The DoD plans to award FY21 DEPSCoR appropriations through this announcement.  

The aim of DEPSCoR – Capacity Building is to improve the research capabilities at institutions of higher education (IHE) in eligible States/Territories to perform competitive basic research in science and engineering that is relevant to the DoD mission and reflect national security priorities. 

The DoD’s basic research program invests broadly in many scientific fields to ensure that it has early cognizance of new scientific knowledge.

To address the program’s aim, DEPSCoR – Capacity Building (CB) objectives are to:

  • Jumpstart capability development in the State/Territory through increased human, technical, and management resources.
  •  Achieve excellence in a DoD-relevant research area through funding to support equipment, education, research, and other relevant activities. 

Grants awarded under this program are intended to support the strategic objectives of IHEs (either individually or in partnership with others) in DEPSCoR States/Territories to achieve basic research excellence in areas of high relevance to the DoD. Proposals will vary depending on technical field and geographic region.  

The Basic Research Office anticipates approximately $1 million in total funding will be made available for this program to fully fund at award one grant up to $1 million (total cost). The award will be funded up to $500,000 (total cost) per year for two (2) years.

The award is subject to funding availability. The Basic Research Office reserves the right to select and fund for award all, some, part, or none of the proposals received. There is no guarantee of an award.

Link to Additional Information: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R&E]), Basic Research Office (BRO), DEPSCoR
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Mrs. Elaina L Barker
Email:elaina.barker@us.af.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0008
Funding Opportunity Title: FY21 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 12.431 — Basic Scientific Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: May 10, 2021
Last Updated Date: May 10, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 22, 2022
Archive Date: Mar 24, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This funding opportunity aims to support the strategic objectives of IHEs (either individually or in partnership with others) in DEPSCoR States/Territories to achieve basic research excellence in areas of high relevance to the DoD.

IHEs in the following States/Territories are eligible to apply for this DEPSCoR opportunity under this announcement: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description:

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2021 (FY21) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Capacity Building. The program is sponsored and managed by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R&E]), awarded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The DoD plans to award FY21 DEPSCoR appropriations through this announcement.  

The aim of DEPSCoR – Capacity Building is to improve the research capabilities at institutions of higher education (IHE) in eligible States/Territories to perform competitive basic research in science and engineering that is relevant to the DoD mission and reflect national security priorities. 

The DoD’s basic research program invests broadly in many scientific fields to ensure that it has early cognizance of new scientific knowledge.

To address the program’s aim, DEPSCoR – Capacity Building (CB) objectives are to:

  • Jumpstart capability development in the State/Territory through increased human, technical, and management resources.
  •  Achieve excellence in a DoD-relevant research area through funding to support equipment, education, research, and other relevant activities. 

Grants awarded under this program are intended to support the strategic objectives of IHEs (either individually or in partnership with others) in DEPSCoR States/Territories to achieve basic research excellence in areas of high relevance to the DoD. Proposals will vary depending on technical field and geographic region.  

The Basic Research Office anticipates approximately $1 million in total funding will be made available for this program to fully fund at award one grant up to $1 million (total cost). The award will be funded up to $500,000 (total cost) per year for two (2) years.

The award is subject to funding availability. The Basic Research Office reserves the right to select and fund for award all, some, part, or none of the proposals received. There is no guarantee of an award.

Link to Additional Information: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R&E]), Basic Research Office (BRO), DEPSCoR
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Mrs. Elaina L Barker
Email:elaina.barker@us.af.mil

Folder 333435 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0008 – DEPSCOR – Capacity Building AMD 4.pdf

Folder 333435 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0008 – DEPSCOR – Capacity Building AMD 3.pdf

Folder 333435 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0008 – DEPSCOR – Capacity Building AMD 1.pdf

Folder 333435 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0008 – DEPSCOR – Capacity Building AMD 2.pdf

Folder 333435 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Virtual DEPSCoR Day ZOOM Chat Questions & Answers.pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> Representation for Tax Delinquency, Felony Conviction, and Internal Confidentiality Agreements.pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> Research & Related Senior-Key Person Profile Expanded [V3.0].pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> Project-Performance Site Location(s) [V4.pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.4].pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> Project Abstract Summary [V2.0].pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V2.0].pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> Research & Related Budget [V2.pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.2].pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2].pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> SF424 (R & R) [V4.pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Package Tab Forms (Editable) -> R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V2.pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Virtual DEPSCOR Day – Slides -> VDD – Session 2 – ONR – CLEVELAND.pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Virtual DEPSCOR Day – Slides -> VDD – Opening Remarks – NAIR.pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Virtual DEPSCOR Day – Slides -> VDD – Session 2 – ARO – REYNOLDS.pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Virtual DEPSCOR Day – Slides -> VDD – Session 1 – FOAs – BECKER.pdf

Folder 333435 Other Supporting Documents-Virtual DEPSCOR Day – Slides -> VDD – Session 2 – AFOSR – BLACKWOOD.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Mrs. Elaina L Barker
Email: elaina.barker@us.af.mil
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
12.431 PKG00267006 May 10, 2021 Mar 01, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

333435 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

333435 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf

333435 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf

333435 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

333435 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf

333435 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf

333435 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf

333435 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf

Optional forms

333435 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

333435 RR_SubawardBudget_1_4-1.4.pdf

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