The Department of Defense Program is offering a grant specifically for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions to enhance programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines crucial to national security. The main goals include increasing the number of graduates in fields like physical science, mathematics, and engineering, particularly from underrepresented minorities. Applicants must have accredited programs in science, engineering, or mathematics to be eligible. Proposals must be submitted online by September 18, 2008. For more information, contact Ms. Peggy Lacewell at peggy.lacewell@us.army.mil.
Opportunity ID: 42507
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W911NF-08-R-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Department of Defense Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 18, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $575,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This program is set aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)and Minority Institutions (MI). See Section II of the Broad Agency Announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Description: | This is a total set-aside for HBCU/MI. The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2008 competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions. Goals of the program include (a) enhancing programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the national security functions of DoD and (b) increasing the number of graduates, including underrepresented minorities, in the fields of physical science, mathematics and/or engineering. Awards made under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) will be limited to HBCU/MI having an accredited, degree granting program in science, engineering, or mathematics. The BAA contains additional eligibility information, along with instructions for proposal preparation and submission. The BAA will only be available via the internet. The BAA will be available for downloading and viewing at http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?Action=6&Page=8on or about 30 July 2008. Hard copies will not be available. Proposals are due at the address(es) specified in the BAA on Thursday, 18 September 2008, 4:00 Eastern Daylight Time. POC is Ms. Peggy Lacewell, 919-549-4339 at peggy.lacewell@us.army.mil |
| Link to Additional Information: | ARL Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ernie Dixon
Phone 919-549-4270 Email:ernie.dixon@us.army.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Agency contact Info | Jul 31, 2008 | |
| Jul 31, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W911NF-08-R-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Department of Defense Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 18, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $575,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This program is set aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)and Minority Institutions (MI). See Section II of the Broad Agency Announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Description: | This is a total set-aside for HBCU/MI. The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2008 competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions. Goals of the program include (a) enhancing programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the national security functions of DoD and (b) increasing the number of graduates, including underrepresented minorities, in the fields of physical science, mathematics and/or engineering. Awards made under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) will be limited to HBCU/MI having an accredited, degree granting program in science, engineering, or mathematics. The BAA contains additional eligibility information, along with instructions for proposal preparation and submission. The BAA will only be available via the internet. The BAA will be available for downloading and viewing at http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?Action=6&Page=8on or about 30 July 2008. Hard copies will not be available. Proposals are due at the address(es) specified in the BAA on Thursday, 18 September 2008, 4:00 Eastern Daylight Time. POC is Ms. Peggy Lacewell, 919-549-4339 at peggy.lacewell@us.army.mil |
| Link to Additional Information: | ARL Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ernie Dixon
Phone 919-549-4270 Email:ernie.dixon@us.army.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W911NF-08-R-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Department of Defense Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 18, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $575,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This program is set aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)and Minority Institutions (MI). See Section II of the Broad Agency Announcement for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Description: | This is a total set-aside for HBCU/MI. The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2008 competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions. Goals of the program include (a) enhancing programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the national security functions of DoD and (b) increasing the number of graduates, including underrepresented minorities, in the fields of physical science, mathematics and/or engineering. Awards made under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) will be limited to HBCU/MI having an accredited, degree granting program in science, engineering, or mathematics. The BAA contains additional eligibility information, along with instructions for proposal preparation and submission. The BAA will only be available via the internet. The BAA will be available for downloading and viewing at http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?Action=6&Page=8 on or about 30 July 2008. Hard copies will not be available. Proposals are due at the address(es) specified in the BAA on Thursday, 18 September 2008, 4:00 Eastern Daylight Time. POC is Ms. Peggy Lacewell, 919-549-4339 at peggy.lacewell@us.army.mil |
| Link to Additional Information: | ARL Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Russell Errett
Phone 919-549-4393 Email:russell.errett@us.army.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 42507 Full Announcement-1 -> FY08 HBCUMI ISP_S_ July 29th.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ernie Dixon Phone 919-549-4270 Email: ernie.dixon@us.army.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.630 | PKG00007995 | Sep 18, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42507 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
42507 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
42507 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
42507 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
42507 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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