Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 10 ST 062 003
Apply for DHS 10 ST 062 003
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Graduate Degrees" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.062 Scientific Leadership Awards.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 6, 2010 and posted on Apr 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic MSI institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award graduate degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is 250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is 400,000 in total.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2010 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Graduate Degrees (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 10 ST 062 003; CFDA 97.062) is a discretionary grant program run by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Office of University Programs, with grant administration support through the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division. The core purpose of the program is to strengthen graduate-level education and research capacity in homeland security related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (HS-STEM), with an emphasis on building a coordinated educational pipeline that prepares students for careers focused on research and development of technologies needed to secure the United States. A central theme of the solicitation is workforce development that mirrors the diversity of the nation, which is why the opportunity is specifically targeted to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
Eligible applicants are limited to accredited academic MSI institutions located in the United States, its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and they must award graduate degrees in STEM fields. The announcement clarifies that STEM is interpreted broadly to include science fields that can include social science, as long as the proposed work aligns with homeland security related scientific leadership and education goals. In practical terms, applicants need to be graduate-degree granting MSIs that can demonstrate the academic infrastructure to run a graduate program proposal and tie that program directly to homeland security priorities.
Funding levels are structured by degree level. The maximum total award for a masters degree program proposal is $250,000, and the maximum total award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 (which also serves as the overall award ceiling). The award floor is listed as $0, meaning there is no minimum award size specified in the posting, though in reality proposals typically request an amount that matches the planned scope of work. DHS anticipated making about five awards under this solicitation, and the estimated total funding available across the competition was $1,600,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can be especially important for institutions that might otherwise have difficulty meeting match thresholds.
Programmatically, the solicitation is designed to do two things at once: support early-career faculty at eligible MSIs and help these institutions establish or strengthen homeland security focused scientific leadership programs at the graduate level. That framing suggests DHS was looking not only for individual research projects, but also for proposals with a clear educational and workforce development component, such as curriculum development, research experiences tied to homeland security problems, student training pathways, and structured mentoring that helps graduate students move into homeland security related R&D careers. The phrase "scientific leadership programs" also signals an expectation that projects will build durable capability at the institution, not just fund short-term activities.
Key administrative dates in the posting include an original application closing date of June 2, 2010, later extended to a current closing date of June 7, 2010. The opportunity was posted and created on April 6, 2010, and it was archived on July 2, 2010. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Janet Bailey, Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-447-0362.
Overall, this grant opportunity can be understood as DHS S&T investing in graduate education and early-career faculty leadership at MSIs to expand the HS-STEM talent pipeline and strengthen the nations homeland security research and technology development capacity, while explicitly advancing a more representative and inclusive workforce.
FAQs: 2010 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Graduate Degrees (DHS 10 ST 062 003; CFDA 97.062)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the 2010 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Graduate Degrees. The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 10 ST 062 003 and the CFDA number is 97.062.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Office of University Programs.
Who administers the grant?
The solicitation indicates grant administration support is provided through the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen graduate-level education and research capacity in homeland security related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (HS-STEM), with a focus on building a coordinated educational pipeline that prepares students for careers tied to homeland security research and development.
Why is the program targeted to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)?
A central theme is workforce development that mirrors the diversity of the nation. The opportunity is therefore specifically targeted to MSIs to help expand and diversify the homeland security focused HS-STEM pipeline.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to accredited academic Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) located in the United States, its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and they must award graduate degrees in STEM fields.
Does the institution have to award graduate degrees?
Yes. The opportunity is specifically for MSI institutions that grant graduate degrees in STEM fields.
What geographic locations are eligible?
Eligible applicants must be located in the United States, U.S. territories or possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
How does the solicitation define STEM for this program?
STEM is interpreted broadly. The announcement notes that science fields can include social science, as long as the proposed work aligns with homeland security related scientific leadership and education goals.
What is meant by "HS-STEM" in this solicitation?
HS-STEM refers to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics work that is specifically connected to homeland security priorities and needs.
What kinds of projects does DHS appear to be looking for?
The solicitation is framed to support early-career faculty at eligible MSIs and to help institutions establish or strengthen homeland security focused scientific leadership programs at the graduate level. This suggests proposals should combine research with education and workforce development elements tied to homeland security problems.
Does the program emphasize workforce development?
Yes. A coordinated educational pipeline and preparation of students for homeland security related R&D careers is a central purpose of the opportunity.
What are examples of educational or training components implied by the solicitation?
Based on the description, examples include curriculum development, research experiences connected to homeland security challenges, student training pathways, and structured mentoring that supports graduate students moving into homeland security related R&D careers.
What does "scientific leadership programs" suggest about expectations?
It signals an expectation that projects build durable capability at the institution (for example, strengthened programs and pipelines), rather than only short-term activities.
Is the program focused only on individual research projects?
The framing suggests DHS was looking not only for individual research projects, but also for proposals with a clear educational and workforce development component.
What is the maximum award amount for a masters degree program proposal?
The maximum total award for a masters degree program proposal is $250,000.
What is the maximum award amount for a PhD program proposal?
The maximum total award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000. This also serves as the overall award ceiling for the solicitation.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning there is no minimum award size specified in the posting.
How many awards did DHS anticipate making?
DHS anticipated making about five awards under this solicitation.
How much total funding was estimated to be available for the competition?
The estimated total funding available across the competition was $1,600,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed was June 2, 2010.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The posting indicates the closing date was extended to a current closing date of June 7, 2010.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 6, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 2, 2010.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Janet Bailey, Grants Specialist.
What is the contact phone number provided in the posting?
The phone number provided is 202-447-0362.
In plain terms, what is DHS trying to accomplish with this solicitation?
DHS S&T is investing in graduate education and early-career faculty leadership at MSIs to expand the homeland security HS-STEM talent pipeline and strengthen national homeland security research and technology development capacity, while advancing a more representative and inclusive workforce.
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