Opportunity Information: Apply for ODNI FOA 22 01
Apply for ODNI FOA 22 01
- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Intelligence Community Centers For Academic Excellence" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 54.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 08, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2022 Closing date May 24, 2022 by 400pm (EST). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) grant opportunity (ODNI FOA 22-01) is a discretionary federal grant administered by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). ODNI leads the U.S. Intelligence Community and advises senior national security decision-makers, including the President and the National Security Council, on intelligence matters. This funding announcement is managed through ODNI's Office of the Assistant Director of National Intelligence for Human Capital (ADNI/HC), which houses the IC CAE Program Office. That program office is responsible for issuing the announcement, running the application review process, and handling post-award grant administration once awards are made.
At its core, the IC CAE program is a congressionally mandated talent-development effort intended to strengthen the pipeline of highly qualified candidates for intelligence-related careers. The program is tied to the Intelligence Authorization Act framework, including authorities associated with the "Intelligence Officer Training Program" and related acquisition and other authorities (referenced in the opportunity description as 50 U.S.C. 3224 and 50 U.S.C. 3024(n)(4), as amended). The goal is aligned with the Intelligence Community's human capital strategy (referenced as the IC Human Capital Vision 2020), emphasizing the long-term need to recruit, prepare, and attract competitive talent into intelligence work.
Historically, the IC CAE concept began as a one-year pilot directed by Congress for FY 2004 and was initiated to address national security workforce needs by building a broader, more diverse cadre of professionals. After ODNI was established in 2005, the program shifted under ODNI management with an explicit emphasis on expanding awareness of the Intelligence Community mission and culture across ethnically and geographically diverse communities. In practical terms, that means the program is meant to reach beyond the usual recruiting channels, helping institutions build academic pathways and exposure that make students more aware of intelligence careers and more prepared to compete for them.
For this specific funding opportunity, ODNI anticipated making about three awards, with an award ceiling of $2,500,000. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other" (with further clarification referenced in the full announcement). The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 54.001. Eligibility is not described in detail in the text provided beyond being listed as "Others" with additional eligibility information referenced elsewhere in the full FOA, which suggests applicants need to consult the full announcement for the precise eligible entity types and any institutional requirements.
Key dates included a creation date of April 8, 2022, and an application deadline of May 24, 2022, with submissions due by 4:00 pm Eastern. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a workforce and education-focused investment: ODNI uses the IC CAE program to help develop centers or programs in academia that expand awareness of intelligence missions, cultivate relevant skills, and broaden and strengthen the pool of candidates available to meet U.S. national security and intelligence staffing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) - ODNI FOA 22-01
1) What is the Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) grant opportunity?
The IC CAE opportunity (ODNI FOA 22-01) is a discretionary federal grant administered by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). It supports the IC CAE program, a congressionally mandated effort focused on developing talent pipelines for intelligence-related careers.
2) Who administers and manages this funding announcement?
ODNI administers the grant. The funding announcement is managed through ODNI's Office of the Assistant Director of National Intelligence for Human Capital (ADNI/HC), which houses the IC CAE Program Office. The IC CAE Program Office issues the announcement, runs the application review process, and conducts post-award grant administration.
3) What is the main purpose of the IC CAE program?
The program is intended to strengthen the pipeline of highly qualified candidates for intelligence-related careers. It is designed to help recruit, prepare, and attract competitive talent into intelligence work over the long term.
4) How does this program connect to national security and the U.S. Intelligence Community?
ODNI leads the U.S. Intelligence Community and advises senior national security decision-makers, including the President and the National Security Council, on intelligence matters. The IC CAE program supports workforce needs tied to U.S. national security by expanding awareness of the Intelligence Community mission and culture and by cultivating skills relevant to intelligence careers.
5) Is this program required or authorized by law?
Yes. The IC CAE program is described as congressionally mandated and tied to the Intelligence Authorization Act framework. The opportunity description references authorities associated with the "Intelligence Officer Training Program" and other related authorities (noted as 50 U.S.C. 3224 and 50 U.S.C. 3024(n)(4), as amended).
6) What strategy or vision does the program align with?
The opportunity is aligned with the Intelligence Community's human capital strategy and references the IC Human Capital Vision 2020, emphasizing the long-term need to recruit, prepare, and attract competitive talent into intelligence work.
7) What is the history behind the IC CAE concept?
The IC CAE concept began as a one-year pilot directed by Congress for FY 2004 to address national security workforce needs by developing a broader, more diverse cadre of professionals. After ODNI was established in 2005, the program shifted under ODNI management with an explicit emphasis on expanding awareness of the Intelligence Community mission and culture across ethnically and geographically diverse communities.
8) What kinds of outcomes is the program trying to achieve in practice?
In practical terms, the program aims to reach beyond usual recruiting channels and help institutions build academic pathways and exposure that make students more aware of intelligence careers and better prepared to compete for them.
9) How many awards did ODNI anticipate making under this opportunity?
ODNI anticipated making about three awards.
10) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $2,500,000.
11) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
12) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement.
13) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 54.001.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is not described in detail in the information provided here. It is listed as "Others," and the text indicates that additional eligibility information is provided elsewhere in the full FOA. Applicants would need to consult the full announcement for the precise eligible entity types and any institutional requirements.
15) What were the key dates for this funding announcement?
The creation date listed is April 8, 2022. The application deadline listed is May 24, 2022.
16) What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Submissions were due by 4:00 pm Eastern on May 24, 2022.
17) What office handles the application review and post-award administration?
The IC CAE Program Office (within ADNI/HC at ODNI) is responsible for running the application review process and handling post-award grant administration once awards are made.
18) Is this opportunity primarily an education grant, a workforce grant, or something else?
Based on the information provided, it is best understood as a workforce and education-focused investment. ODNI uses IC CAE funding to help develop centers or programs in academia that expand awareness of intelligence missions, cultivate relevant skills, and strengthen the pool of candidates for intelligence staffing needs.
19) Does the program emphasize diversity or broadening participation?
Yes. The description highlights an emphasis on expanding awareness of the Intelligence Community mission and culture across ethnically and geographically diverse communities, and on reaching beyond typical recruiting channels.
20) Where can applicants find details not included in this summary (like eligibility specifics or activity definitions)?
The summary notes that certain details (including eligibility specifics and additional clarification for the "Other" activity category) are referenced in the full FOA. Applicants should consult the full announcement (ODNI FOA 22-01) for complete requirements and definitions.
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