MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (MSIPP) CONSORTIA GRANT PROGRAM (CGP)
ID: 351714Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

NNSA (DOE-NNSA)

Award Range

$500K - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351714

Additional Information

https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsa-minority-serving-institution-partnership-program-msipp
Timeline
    Description

    The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is offering the Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Consortia Grant Program (CGP) to support partnerships among Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The program aims to enhance workforce capacity within the NNSA's Nuclear Security Enterprise by expanding scientific knowledge in areas such as Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Nuclear Security, while also providing experiential learning opportunities for students in STEM disciplines. With an estimated total program funding of $25 million, grants will range from $500,000 to $5 million, and applications are due by June 15, 2026, with selections communicated 45 days post-application. Interested applicants can reach out to Iralien Sainvilmar at 505-665-5491 or via email at iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov for further information.

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    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003285_Amd_000002.pdf
    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003285_Amd_000003.pdf
    The Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Consortia Grant Program, under the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration, aims to promote partnerships among minority-serving institutions. The funding opportunity announcement (FOA) number DE-FOA-0003285, with a revised due date of June 17, 2024, seeks to enhance collaboration and development in the field. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the deadline, and selections will be communicated 45 days post-application. Although this modification solely changes the application due date, all other terms remain unchanged. The program's objective reflects the federal commitment to supporting minority academic institutions and fostering diverse contributions in scientific areas relating to national security.
    MSIPP-CSP FOA AMENDMENT2 0003285.docx
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