DHS S&T Center of Excellence Supplement Applications
ID: 353744Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division (DHS-OPO)

Award Range

$0 - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353744
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate is inviting applications for supplemental funding under the DHS S&T Center of Excellence (COE) program, specifically targeting existing COE recipients. The objective of this opportunity is to support innovative research and education activities that address homeland security missions and technology gaps, with a focus on rigorous scientific and engineering methodologies. The COEs play a crucial role in generating original research that can be integrated with homeland security operations, thereby enhancing national security capabilities. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 23, 2025, with funding amounts ranging from $0 to $10 million. For further inquiries, contact Marsha D. Mathis at marsha.mathis@dhs.gov.

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    marsha.mathis@dhs.gov
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