Opportunity ID: 258674

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 15
Posted Date: Jun 27, 2014
Last Updated Date: Sep 19, 2014
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 23, 2014
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: Q&A Summary posted Fridays under “Full Announcement” tab. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Posted Q&A Summary 9-19-14 2PM. Sep 19, 2014
Q&A Summary for 9-17-2014 posted. Sep 19, 2014
Revised end date in Full Announcement to match 9/26/2014.

Removed past Q&A Summaries (all the Q&As are in the most recent Summary)

Added Q&A Summary for 9-12-14

Sep 17, 2014
Q&A Summary added to Sep 12, 2014
Q&A Summary posted Fridays under Sep 05, 2014
Uploaded Q&A Summary 8-22-14 under Aug 29, 2014
Q&A Summary for 8-8-14 has been added to the Aug 22, 2014
CIRC FOA Q&A Summary 7-28-14 added to "Full Announcement" tab Aug 08, 2014
Q&A summary for 7/25/14 uploaded under Jul 29, 2014
Clarify Revised Full Announcement: See Section I.F and Section II. A and B Jul 25, 2014
Clarification of Eligibility Jul 17, 2014
CIRC Q&A Summary for 7-11-14 added to Jul 13, 2014
Under Jul 11, 2014
The end date for submission has been extended to September 26, 2014. Jul 08, 2014
Jul 08, 2014

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 15

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 15
Posted Date: Jun 27, 2014
Last Updated Date: Sep 19, 2014
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 23, 2014
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: Q&A Summary posted Fridays under “Full Announcement” tab. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 14

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 14
Posted Date: Sep 19, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: Q&A Summary posted Fridays under “Full Announcement” tab. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 13

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 13
Posted Date: Sep 17, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: Q&A Summary posted Fridays under “Full Announcement” tab. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 12

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 12
Posted Date: Sep 12, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: Q&A Summary posted Fridays under “Full Announcement” tab. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 11

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 11
Posted Date: Sep 05, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: Q&A Summary posted Fridays under “Full Announcement” tab.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 10

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 10
Posted Date: Aug 29, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 9
Posted Date: Aug 22, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 8
Posted Date: Aug 08, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS SDHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Jul 29, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS SDHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Jul 25, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS SDHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Jul 17, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Industry and Non-profits through Institutions of Higher Education

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division
Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS SDHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Jul 13, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS SDHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jul 11, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS SDHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jul 08, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 26, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs. DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B
Funding Opportunity Title: DHS SDHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) – Center Partner
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: 3
Assistance Listings: 97.061 — Centers for Homeland Security
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jul 08, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 23, 2014
Archive Date: Oct 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) requests applications from U.S. colleges and universities to serve as a partner institution for a Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC). OUP is posting a separate FOA for eligible applicants to submit lead proposals for consideration. Please see FOA Number DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001A or CFDA #97.061on http://www.grants.gov. DHS may select individual project partners from applications received for either the Center Lead FOA or the Center Partner FOA to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center. Principal Investigators that are already Partners under a Center Lead application may not submit the same application under this Partner FOA.

The DHS COEs are university consortia that work closely with DHS to conduct research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology, and educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts. DHS COEs operate using a unique research management approach where researchers work alongside operational and decision-making personnel to explore opportunities and enhance capabilities. Each COE is led by a U.S. college or university and has multiple partners. COE partners include other academic institutions, private industry, DHS components, DOE National Laboratories and other Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), other federal agencies that have homeland security-relevant missions, state/local/tribal governments, and first responder organizations. DHS envisions the COEs as long-term trusted academic partners that provide an array of resources to help DHS achieve its missions, and carry out its operations. The COEs that make up the COE network are listed at https://www.dhs.gov/st-centers-excellence. The new Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center will be a fully-integrated component of the COE network and will take advantage of the network’s resources to develop mission-critical research, education, and technology transition programs.

DHS will conduct an informational webinar and conference call for interested applicants approximately two weeks after this FOA is posted. Though the webinar is mainly for the Center Lead, Partner applicants are welcome to attend. During the call, DHS will discuss the FOA and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. For the date and time of the webinar and information about how to access the webinar, please check Grants.gov and the hsuniversityprograms website.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Bales

Lead Grants Officer

Phone 202-447-5522
Email:Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov

Folder 258674 Full Announcement-1 -> TAB C – FOA COE CIRC Partner v2.pdf

Folder 258674 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> TAB C – FOA COE CIRC Partner rev 1.pdf

Folder 258674 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> TAB C – FOA COE CIRC Partner rev 2.pdf

Folder 258674 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A Summary 9-12-14 1 -> CIRC FOA QA 9-12-14.pdf

Folder 258674 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A Summary 9-17-2104 12PM 1 -> CIRC FOA QA 9-17-14 12PM.pdf

Folder 258674 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A Summary 9-19-14 2PM 1 -> CIRC FOA QA 9-19-14.pdf

Folder 258674 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A Summary 9-23-14 547PM 1 -> CIRC FOA QA 9-23-14 547 PM.pdf

Folder 258674 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A Summary 9-25-14 130PM 1 -> CIRC FOA QA 9-25-14 130PM.pdf

Folder 258674 Other Supporting Documents-Webinar 715 information 1 -> CIRC COE FOA webinar 15July2014_FINAL.pdf

Folder 258674 Other Supporting Documents-Webinar Slides and Link 1 -> FINAL-CIRC FOA Webinar PPt-July2014.pdf

Folder 258674 Other Supporting Documents-Webinar Slides and Link 1 -> CIRC COE FOA webinar link.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Melanie Bales
Lead Grants Officer
Phone 202-447-5522
Email: Melanie.Bales@hq.dhs.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
97.061 DHS-14-ST-061-COE-CIRC-001B DHS SDHS S&T Critical Infrastructure Resilience Center of Excellence (CIRC) Center Partner PKG00200090 Jun 27, 2014 Sep 26, 2014 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

258674 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf

258674 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf

258674 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf

258674 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf

258674 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

258674 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf

258674 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf

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