Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
ID: 355262Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR)

Award Range

$100K - $525K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355262

Additional Information

https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities/announcements
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Naval Research is offering a grant opportunity under the Fiscal Year 2025 Department of the Navy Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program. This initiative aims to enhance the research and educational capabilities of U.S.-based Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), thereby increasing the number of minority professionals in these critical fields for the defense community. The program is particularly focused on fostering collaborative research efforts that address naval science and technology challenges while engaging underrepresented students in STEM disciplines. Interested applicants must submit their white papers by December 13, 2024, with funding amounts ranging from $100,000 to $525,000, and can reach out to Grants Officer Sarah Jaeschke at sarah.m.jaeschke.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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