Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 14 ST 061 COE 002B
Apply for DHS 14 ST 061 COE 002B
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Center of Excellence (COE) Center for Borders, Trade and Immigration Research (CBTIR) Center Partner" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.061 Centers for Homeland Security.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2014 and posted on Apr 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (DHS 14 ST 061 COE 002B) is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) solicitation for U.S. colleges and universities to participate as a partner institution in the Center for Borders, Trade and Immigration Research (CBTIR), which is part of DHS's Centers of Excellence (COE) program. The intent is to bring additional academic institutions into the CBTIR research enterprise to support DHS mission needs related to borders, trade, and immigration through science, technology, and other research and development activities. Rather than selecting a single lead institution under this specific notice, DHS is using it to identify and support multiple partner institutions that can contribute specialized expertise, research capacity, data resources, or applied capabilities aligned with CBTIR priorities.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that DHS expects to have substantial involvement in the work after an award is made (for example, collaborating on project direction, coordinating with other center participants, and ensuring the research stays responsive to operational needs). The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is associated with CFDA number 97.061 (Centers for Homeland Security). Cost sharing or matching is not required, lowering the barrier for participation by institutions that may not have non-federal funds available to contribute.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled universities and private universities. DHS anticipated making about three awards under this partner solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000. Individual awards could be as high as $500,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates DHS may consider proposals of varying sizes or scopes depending on fit and available funding.
A key structural point is that DHS was running two related but separate competitions: one for the CBTIR Center Lead (referenced as FOA DHS 14 ST 061 COE 002A on Grants.gov) and this one for Center Partners (002B). DHS also notes that it may add individual project partners to CBTIR from applications submitted under either the Lead FOA or the Partner FOA, meaning partner selection could occur through multiple pathways. However, there is an explicit restriction intended to prevent duplicate participation: a Principal Investigator (PI) who is already listed as a partner under a Center Lead application may not submit a separate application under this Partner FOA.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was originally posted on April 4, 2014, created on September 15, 2014, and had an original closing date of July 3, 2014, later extended to a current closing date of October 1, 2014. The archive date is November 2, 2014, indicating when the opportunity would be removed from active posting. Administrative responsibility is listed under the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the point of contact provided is Arvette Leake Davis, Grants Specialist, at (202) 447-5537.
FAQs: DHS CBTIR Center Partner Solicitation (DHS 14 ST 061 COE 002B)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) solicitation for U.S. colleges and universities to participate as a partner institution in the Center for Borders, Trade and Immigration Research (CBTIR), which is part of DHS's Centers of Excellence (COE) program.
What is CBTIR and how does it relate to DHS Centers of Excellence (COE)?
CBTIR is the Center for Borders, Trade and Immigration Research. It operates within DHS's Centers of Excellence (COE) program, which is used by DHS to engage academic institutions in research that supports DHS mission needs.
What is the main purpose of this solicitation?
The intent is to bring additional academic institutions into the CBTIR research enterprise to support DHS mission needs related to borders, trade, and immigration through science, technology, and other research and development activities.
Is DHS selecting a single lead institution under this notice?
No. Rather than selecting a single lead institution under this specific notice, DHS is using it to identify and support multiple partner institutions that can contribute specialized expertise, research capacity, data resources, or applied capabilities aligned with CBTIR priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
What type of award is being offered?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally signals that DHS expects to have substantial involvement in the work after an award is made. Examples listed include collaborating on project direction, coordinating with other center participants, and ensuring the research stays responsive to operational needs.
Is this funding discretionary or mandatory?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 97.061 (Centers for Homeland Security).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
How many awards does DHS expect to make?
DHS anticipated making about three awards under this partner solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,500,000.
What is the maximum award size?
Individual awards could be as high as $500,000.
What is the minimum award size?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates DHS may consider proposals of varying sizes or scopes depending on fit and available funding.
How does this Partner FOA relate to the separate CBTIR Center Lead competition?
DHS was running two related but separate competitions: one for the CBTIR Center Lead (FOA DHS 14 ST 061 COE 002A on Grants.gov) and this one for Center Partners (DHS 14 ST 061 COE 002B).
Can DHS select partners from applications submitted under the Lead FOA or the Partner FOA?
Yes. DHS notes that it may add individual project partners to CBTIR from applications submitted under either the Lead FOA or the Partner FOA, meaning partner selection could occur through multiple pathways.
Is there any restriction to prevent duplicate participation across the Lead and Partner competitions?
Yes. A Principal Investigator (PI) who is already listed as a partner under a Center Lead application may not submit a separate application under this Partner FOA.
What is the opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity is identified as DHS 14 ST 061 COE 002B.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was originally posted on April 4, 2014. It had an original closing date of July 3, 2014, and it was later extended to a current closing date of October 1, 2014.
What does the archive date mean and what is it for this opportunity?
The archive date indicates when the opportunity would be removed from active posting. The archive date for this opportunity is November 2, 2014.
Which DHS office is responsible for administration of this opportunity?
Administrative responsibility is listed under the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the point of contact provided is Arvette Leake Davis, Grants Specialist.
What is the contact phone number for the grants specialist listed?
The phone number provided for Arvette Leake Davis is (202) 447-5537.
What kinds of contributions is DHS looking for from partner institutions?
DHS is looking for partner institutions that can contribute specialized expertise, research capacity, data resources, or applied capabilities aligned with CBTIR priorities supporting DHS mission needs related to borders, trade, and immigration.
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