FY 25 DOD HBCU/MI Equipment/Instrumentation
ID: 358451Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command (DOD-AMC)

Award Range

$200K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

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/358451
Timeline
    Description

    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.

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    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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