Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of the Army's Materiel Command is offering a grant opportunity titled "Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions." This program aims to enhance the research capabilities of eligible institutions, specifically targeting those that are not classified as "very high research status" (R1) on the Carnegie Classification scale, with a focus on advancing STEM education and research in critical technology areas such as Applied Artificial Intelligence and Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance. Eligible institutions can apply for grants ranging from $1.5 million to $10 million over a five-year period, with applications due by April 10, 2026, and decisions expected by July 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact William A. Creech at william.a.creech3.civ@army.mil or by phone at 919-549-4387.
Eligible Applicants
As provided in Section 223 of the FY 2023 NDAA, eligibility for this competition is open only to “covered educational institutions,” aimed at achieving very high research status on the Carnegie Classification scale. Institutions currently classified as very high research status (R1) on the Carnegie Classification website are not eligible to participate in this opportunity. https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/Additional eligibility for this FOA are defined as:a. The term ‘‘eligible institution’’ means a historically Black college or university or other minority-serving institution that is classified as such at the time of participation in the program.b. The term ‘‘historically Black college or university’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘part B institution’’ under section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20U.S.C. 1061).c. The term ‘‘other minority-serving institution’’ means an institution of higher education specified in paragraphs (2) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)).Eligible applicants include community colleges or other two-year degree granting institutions meeting the definition of a “eligible institution.”