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The Department of Defense Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MSI) FY 2010

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Synopsis
       


The synopsis for this grant opportunity is detailed below, following this paragraph. This synopsis contains all of the updates to this document that have been posted as of 05/28/2010 . If updates have been made to the opportunity synopsis, update information is provided below the synopsis.

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Description of Modification

The purpose of this modification is to make an administrative correction as it relates to the eligibility criteria under this broad agency announcement. The following verbiage found in Section III, ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION, under item number 1. Eligible Applicants, is deleted: The principal investigator and/or any collaborator must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Also, students selected for scholarships or other financial support must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All other Terms and Conditions for this BAA remain the same.

Document Type: Modification to Previous  Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: W911NF-10-R-0006
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: May 28, 2010
Creation Date: Jun 18, 2010
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 06, 2010   
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 06, 2010   
Archive Date: Sep 05, 2010
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $45,000,000
Award Ceiling: $4,000,000
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number(s): 12.630  --  Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
 

Additional Information on Eligibility:

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a set-aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MSI). However, there will be an opportunity for Sub-grantees to partner with HBCU/MSI. The sub-grantees must be accredited institutions but are not limited to HBCUs or MSIs.

Agency Name

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the availability of the FY 2010 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MSI). The BAA aims to (a) enhance programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the national security functions of the DoD, (b) encourage greater participation in DoD programs and activities, (c) increase the number of graduates, including underrepresented minorities, in the fields of science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM), and (d) encourage research and educational collaboration with other institutions of higher education directed toward advancing the state of the art or increasing knowledge and understanding. Successful proposals will present innovative approaches to research and education that will impact curricula at all levels from pre-college to post graduate and contribute to the education of a diverse and capable workforce in STEM areas that are important to the DoD mission. Proposals are solicited in two categories: (1) Centers of Excellence and (2) basic scientific research.

Link to Additional Information

ARL Website

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Ernie Dixon
Procurement Analyst
Phone 919-549-4270 email information

Synopsis Modification History

The following files represent the modifications to this synopsis with the changes noted within the documents. The list of files is arranged from newest to oldest with the newest file representing the current synopsis. Changed sections from the previous document are shown in a light grey background.

File Name Date
Modification #2 Jun 18, 2010
Modification #1 Jun 18, 2010
Original Synopsis May 28, 2010