OpportunityTitle: Department of Defense Research and Educational Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This program is set aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions. See Section III of the Broad Agency Announcement for additional eligibility information.
Description: The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the availability of the FY 2011 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI). This BAA is a set-aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions. However, there will be an opportunity for Sub-grantees to partner with accredited institutions. These accredited institutions are not limited to HBCUs or MIs. The BAA aims to (a) enhance research programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the national security functions of the DoD, (b) encourage greater participation in DoD programs and activities, (c) increase the number of graduates, including underrepresented minorities, in the fields of science, technology, mathematics, and/or engineering (STEM), and (d) encourage research and educational collaboration with other institutions of higher education. The BAA will contain additional information along with instructions for proposal preparation and submission. Proposals must be received through grants.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, 25 May 2011. The BAA will be available for viewing on or about 28 March 2011 at the following address: http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=8 The BAA is also posted in grants.gov. Go to the grants.gov site at the following URL http://www07.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp then search by Funding Opportunity Number (FON) W911NF-11-R-0007. POC: Ms. Peggy Lacewell, 919-549-4339, peggy.lacewell@us.army.mil
GrantorContactEmailDescription: ernie.dixon@us.army.mil
GrantorContactText: Ernie Dixon &lt;br/&gt;919-549-4270