Opportunity ID: 339987

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-22-CWMD-077-001
Funding Opportunity Title: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
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: 14
Assistance Listings: 97.077 — Homeland Security Research, Development, Testing, Evaluation and Demonstration of Technologies Related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: May 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jun 27, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 02, 2022 No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2022 No Explanation
Archive Date: Aug 31, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only invited applicants may submit a full proposal and each Phase II full proposal must address only the topic for which it was invited. The submission date for invited applications has been updated, those applicants invited to submit a full proposal must submit the package via Grants.gov no later than 7/29/2022 at 5:59:59PM [UDT]. In accordance with page 8 of the NOFO, applications that do not substantially comply with the application submission instructions and requirements in this announcement will not be considered. Un-invited Phase II proposals and those that do not meet eligibility in the NOFO will be returned without review.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description:

The CWMD ARI Program seeks novel cross-cutting research that will enhance the nation’s capabilities to detect and prevent the illicit entry, transport, assembly, or potential use of unauthorized CBRN materials, devices, or agents within the United States, and otherwise help protect against an attack using such materials, devices, or agents. The CWMD ARI Program aligns with and supports the FY2020-24 DHS Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats, and Objective 1.4: Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.ObjectivesThe ARI Program has two primary objectives: 1) Engage with the academic community to advance fundamental knowledge in CBRN sciences applicable to CWMD with emphasis on basic and applied research to solve long-term, high-risk challenges; and 2) Develop human capital for CBRN science and engineering professions. Furthermore, the program works to sustain a long-term commitment to basic research in these fields and coordinates related research efforts across the Federal Government.
Link to Additional Information: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Grants.gov Contact Center

Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726

Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.

support@grants.gov
Email:support@grants.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The purpose of this modification is to reopen DHS-22-CWMD-077-001 CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI) NOFO to accept Phase II – Invited Full Proposals. As outlined on page 19-20 of the NOFO: The full proposal will be formally requested after review of the Phase I white papers. Only invited applicants may submit a full proposal and each Phase II full proposal must address only the topic for which it was invited. Those applicants invited to submit a full proposal must submit the package via Grants.gov no later than 7/19/2022 at 5:59:59PM [UDT]. The submission date for invited applications has been updated, those applicants invited to submit a full proposal must submit the package via Grants.gov no later than 7/29/2022 at 5:59:59PM [UDT]. In accordance with page 8 of the NOFO, applications that do not substantially comply with the application submission instructions and requirements in this announcement will not be considered. Un-invited Phase II proposals and those that do not meet eligibility in the NOFO will be returned without review. Jun 27, 2022
The purpose of this modification is to reopen DHS-22-CWMD-077-001 CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI) NOFO to accept Phase II – Invited Full Proposals. As outlined on page 19-20 of the NOFO: The full proposal will be formally requested after review of the Phase I white papers. Only invited applicants may submit a full proposal and each Phase II full proposal must address only the topic for which it was invited. Those applicants invited to submit a full proposal must submit the package via Grants.gov no later than 7/19/2022 at 5:59:59PM [UDT]. The submission date for invited applications has been updated, those applicants invited to submit a full proposal must submit the package via Grants.gov no later than 7/29/2022 at 5:59:59PM [UDT]. In accordance with page 8 of the NOFO, applications that do not substantially comply with the application submission instructions and requirements in this announcement will not be considered. Un-invited Phase II proposals and those that do not meet eligibility in the NOFO will be returned without review. May 03, 2022
Modification made to correct award ceiling May 03, 2022
Modification made to correct award ceiling May 03, 2022
Modified to update the funding opportunity number May 03, 2022
May 03, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-22-CWMD-077-001
Funding Opportunity Title: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
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: 14
Assistance Listings: 97.077 — Homeland Security Research, Development, Testing, Evaluation and Demonstration of Technologies Related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: May 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jun 27, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 02, 2022 No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2022 No Explanation
Archive Date: Aug 31, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only invited applicants may submit a full proposal and each Phase II full proposal must address only the topic for which it was invited. The submission date for invited applications has been updated, those applicants invited to submit a full proposal must submit the package via Grants.gov no later than 7/29/2022 at 5:59:59PM [UDT]. In accordance with page 8 of the NOFO, applications that do not substantially comply with the application submission instructions and requirements in this announcement will not be considered. Un-invited Phase II proposals and those that do not meet eligibility in the NOFO will be returned without review.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description:

The CWMD ARI Program seeks novel cross-cutting research that will enhance the nation’s capabilities to detect and prevent the illicit entry, transport, assembly, or potential use of unauthorized CBRN materials, devices, or agents within the United States, and otherwise help protect against an attack using such materials, devices, or agents. The CWMD ARI Program aligns with and supports the FY2020-24 DHS Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats, and Objective 1.4: Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.ObjectivesThe ARI Program has two primary objectives: 1) Engage with the academic community to advance fundamental knowledge in CBRN sciences applicable to CWMD with emphasis on basic and applied research to solve long-term, high-risk challenges; and 2) Develop human capital for CBRN science and engineering professions. Furthermore, the program works to sustain a long-term commitment to basic research in these fields and coordinates related research efforts across the Federal Government.
Link to Additional Information: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Grants.gov Contact Center

Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726

Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.

support@grants.gov
Email:support@grants.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-22-CWMD-077-001
Funding Opportunity Title: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
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: 14
Assistance Listings: 97.077 — Evaluation and Demonstration of Technologies Related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: May 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jun 27, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2022 No Explanation
Archive Date: Aug 31, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only invited applicants may submit a full proposal and each Phase II full proposal must address only the topic for which it was invited. The submission date for invited applications has been updated, those applicants invited to submit a full proposal must submit the package via Grants.gov no later than 7/29/2022 at 5:59:59PM [UDT]. In accordance with page 8 of the NOFO, applications that do not substantially comply with the application submission instructions and requirements in this announcement will not be considered. Un-invited Phase II proposals and those that do not meet eligibility in the NOFO will be returned without review.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description:

The CWMD ARI Program seeks novel cross-cutting research that will enhance the nation’s capabilities to detect and prevent the illicit entry, transport, assembly, or potential use of unauthorized CBRN materials, devices, or agents within the United States, and otherwise help protect against an attack using such materials, devices, or agents. The CWMD ARI Program aligns with and supports the FY2020-24 DHS Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats, and Objective 1.4: Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.ObjectivesThe ARI Program has two primary objectives: 1) Engage with the academic community to advance fundamental knowledge in CBRN sciences applicable to CWMD with emphasis on basic and applied research to solve long-term, high-risk challenges; and 2) Develop human capital for CBRN science and engineering professions. Furthermore, the program works to sustain a long-term commitment to basic research in these fields and coordinates related research efforts across the Federal Government.
Link to Additional Information: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Grants.gov Contact Center

Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726

Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.

support@grants.gov
Email:support@grants.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-22-CWMD-077-001
Funding Opportunity Title: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
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: 14
Assistance Listings: 97.077 — Evaluation and Demonstration of Technologies Related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: May 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: May 04, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 02, 2022 No Explanation
Archive Date: Jul 02, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description:

The CWMD ARI Program seeks novel cross-cutting research that will enhance the nation’s capabilities to detect and prevent the illicit entry, transport, assembly, or potential use of unauthorized CBRN materials, devices, or agents within the United States, and otherwise help protect against an attack using such materials, devices, or agents. The CWMD ARI Program aligns with and supports the FY2020-24 DHS Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats, and Objective 1.4: Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.ObjectivesThe ARI Program has two primary objectives: 1) Engage with the academic community to advance fundamental knowledge in CBRN sciences applicable to CWMD with emphasis on basic and applied research to solve long-term, high-risk challenges; and 2) Develop human capital for CBRN science and engineering professions. Furthermore, the program works to sustain a long-term commitment to basic research in these fields and coordinates related research efforts across the Federal Government.
Link to Additional Information: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Grants.gov Contact Center

Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726

Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.

support@grants.gov
Email:support@grants.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-22-CWMD-077-001
Funding Opportunity Title: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
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: 14
Assistance Listings: 97.077 — Evaluation and Demonstration of Technologies Related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: May 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: May 04, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 02, 2022 No Explanation
Archive Date: Jul 02, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: The CWMD ARI Program seeks novel cross-cutting research that will enhance the nation’s capabilities to detect and prevent the illicit entry, transport, assembly, or potential use of unauthorized CBRN materials, devices, or agents within the United States, and otherwise help protect against an attack using such materials, devices, or agents. The CWMD ARI Program aligns with and supports the FY2020-24 DHS Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats, and Objective 1.4: Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.ObjectivesThe ARI Program has two primary objectives: 1) Engage with the academic community to advance fundamental knowledge in CBRN sciences applicable to CWMD with emphasis on basic and applied research to solve long-term, high-risk challenges; and 2) Develop human capital for CBRN science and engineering professions. Furthermore, the program works to sustain a long-term commitment to basic research in these fields and coordinates related research efforts across the Federal Government.
Link to Additional Information: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726

Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
support@grants.gov
Email:support@grants.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-22-CWMD-077-001
Funding Opportunity Title: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
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: 14
Assistance Listings: 97.077 — Evaluation and Demonstration of Technologies Related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: May 03, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 02, 2022 No Explanation
Archive Date: Jul 02, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: The CWMD ARI Program seeks novel cross-cutting research that will enhance the nation’s capabilities to detect and prevent the illicit entry, transport, assembly, or potential use of unauthorized CBRN materials, devices, or agents within the United States, and otherwise help protect against an attack using such materials, devices, or agents. The CWMD ARI Program aligns with and supports the FY2020-24 DHS Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats, and Objective 1.4: Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.ObjectivesThe ARI Program has two primary objectives: 1) Engage with the academic community to advance fundamental knowledge in CBRN sciences applicable to CWMD with emphasis on basic and applied research to solve long-term, high-risk challenges; and 2) Develop human capital for CBRN science and engineering professions. Furthermore, the program works to sustain a long-term commitment to basic research in these fields and coordinates related research efforts across the Federal Government.
Link to Additional Information: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726

Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
support@grants.gov
Email:support@grants.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: WD-ARI-22-001
Funding Opportunity Title: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
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: 14
Assistance Listings: 97.077 — Evaluation and Demonstration of Technologies Related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: May 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: May 03, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 02, 2022 No Explanation
Archive Date: Jul 02, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: The CWMD ARI Program seeks novel cross-cutting research that will enhance the nation’s capabilities to detect and prevent the illicit entry, transport, assembly, or potential use of unauthorized CBRN materials, devices, or agents within the United States, and otherwise help protect against an attack using such materials, devices, or agents. The CWMD ARI Program aligns with and supports the FY2020-24 DHS Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats, and Objective 1.4: Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.

Objectives
The ARI Program has two primary objectives: 1) Engage with the academic community to advance fundamental knowledge in CBRN sciences applicable to CWMD with emphasis on basic and applied research to solve long-term, high-risk challenges; and 2) Develop human capital for CBRN science and engineering professions. Furthermore, the program works to sustain a long-term commitment to basic research in these fields and coordinates related research efforts across the Federal Government.
Link to Additional Information: CWMD: Academic Research Initiative (ARI)
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726

Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
support@grants.gov
Email:support@grants.gov

Folder 339987 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> CWMD ARI NOFO FY22_FINAL.pdf

Folder 339987 Other Supporting Documents-FY22 ARI NOFO Q&As_2022 0517 -> FY22 ARI NOFO Q&As_2022 0517.pdf

Folder 339987 Other Supporting Documents-Full Proposal Supporting Docs -> fy22 cwmd ari nofo quad chart template_updated.pdf

Folder 339987 Other Supporting Documents-Full Proposal Supporting Docs -> FY22 CWMD ARI_Phase II Full Proposal Cover Sheet Template.pdf

Folder 339987 Other Supporting Documents-Mandatory Forms -> fy22 cwmd ari_phase i white paper cover sheet template.pdf

Folder 339987 Other Supporting Documents-Mandatory Forms -> fy22 cwmd ari nofo quad chart template.pdf

Folder 339987 Other Supporting Documents-Q and A -> FY22 ARI NOFO Q&As_2022 0510.pdf

Folder 339987 Other Supporting Documents-RESEARCH & RELATED SeniorKey -> RR_KeyPerson_3_0-V3.0.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726

Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
support@grants.gov
Email: support@grants.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
97.077 PKG00274415 Jul 29, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

339987 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf

339987 SF424A-1.0.pdf

339987 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf

339987 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

339987 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf

339987 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf

339987 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf

339987 RR_KeyPerson_3_0-3.0.pdf

339987 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf

Optional forms

339987 RR_SubawardBudget_3_0-3.0.pdf

339987 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf

339987 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

339987 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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