GrantPostedDiscretionary

FY 25 DOD HBCU/MI Equipment/Instrumentation

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
W911NF25S0005
Application Deadline
Apr 28, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$1,000,000
Total Program Funding

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Army's Materiel Command is inviting applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Research and Education Program aimed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCUs/MIs). The program seeks to enhance research capabilities and strengthen STEM education by providing grants for the acquisition of critical equipment and instrumentation, with funding ranging from $200,000 to $1,000,000. This initiative is vital for fostering research ecosystems within HBCUs/MIs and promoting student engagement in STEM fields, although funding cannot be used for student support or general-purpose equipment. Interested institutions must submit their applications via Grants.gov by April 28, 2025, and can direct inquiries to William A. Creech at william.a.creech3.civ@army.mil or by phone at 919-549-4387.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

As provided in 10 U.S.C. § 4144, eligibility for this competition is open only to “covered educational institutions,” which are defined as:a. institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.); orb. accredited post-secondary minority institutions.Eligible applicants include community colleges or other two-year degree granting institutions meeting the definition of a “covered educational institution.”

Grant Documents

1 Files
FY25.pdf
PDF580 KBFeb 26, 2025
AI Summary
The Department of Defense (DoD) is inviting applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Research and Education Program aimed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCUs/MIs), with a focus on acquiring equipment/instrumentation critical to enhancing research and STEM education capacities. The program allocates approximately $55 million for grants ranging from $200,000 to $1,000,000 to eligible institutions, emphasizing projects that support the acquisition of equipment to advance research capabilities and engage students in STEM fields. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by April 28, 2025, and include a description of how the equipment will benefit the institution's research and enhance student participation. Criteria for evaluation include the anticipated impact on research capabilities, STEM programs, and student involvement, along with qualifications of the principal investigator. Notably, funding cannot cover student support or general-purpose equipment. The formal announcement outlines guidelines for eligibility, application procedures, funding restrictions, and review processes, reinforcing the DoD's commitment to fostering research ecosystems within HBCUs/MIs while enhancing national security interests.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedFeb 21, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineApr 28, 2025
expiryArchive DateMay 28, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$1,000,000
Award Floor
$200,000
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command(DOD-AMC)
Funding Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

12.630

Official Sources