Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 16 ST 061 CINA PARTNER
Apply for DHS 16 ST 061 CINA PARTNER
- The DHS-OPO in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Center of Excellence Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis - Partner" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.061.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2016 and posted on May 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 01, 2016. (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 $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:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Science and Technology Directorate (S and T) and the Office of University Programs (OUP), offered a discretionary grant opportunity for U.S. colleges and universities to participate as a partner institution in a planned Center of Excellence focused on Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis (CINA). The intent was to build research and development capacity that supports homeland security needs in areas tied to criminal investigations and the analysis of networks (for example, methods, tools, and analytic approaches that help understand, detect, disrupt, or investigate criminal or threat networks). Rather than funding only one large center effort, DHS indicated it would select qualified individual projects from submissions received under either the Center Lead solicitation or this separate Center Partner solicitation, meaning strong standalone project ideas could be chosen regardless of which institution ultimately became the lead center.
This specific notice was the "Partner" competition (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-16-ST-061-CINA-PARTNER; CFDA 97.061) and was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that DHS expects to have substantial involvement during the period of performance (for instance, coordination, technical direction, or active program engagement) rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction. Eligible applicants were limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled universities and private universities. In practical terms, the opportunity was aimed at university-based research teams capable of contributing a well-defined project that aligns to the Center of Excellence theme, while operating in collaboration with a broader center structure.
The notice also included a participation rule designed to prevent duplicate submissions: a principal investigator who was already listed as a partner under a Center Lead application could not submit the same application again under this Partner NOFO. Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for submission instructions and referenced NOFO number DHS-16-ST-061-CINA-Partner (also associated with CFDA 97.061). DHS promoted an informational webinar scheduled for June 21, 2016 at 3:00 PM EDT to explain the opportunity and likely address application logistics and program intent.
Key logistics and funding details were clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on May 27, 2016, with an application deadline of September 1, 2016. DHS anticipated making about three awards under this partner solicitation, with an award ceiling of $500,000. The activity category was Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting that proposals were expected to be research-driven rather than purely operational or service-delivery in nature. Overall, the solicitation was positioned as a way for multiple universities to contribute targeted projects to a national-level DHS Center of Excellence effort focused on advancing criminal investigation and network analysis capabilities relevant to homeland security.
FAQs: DHS Center of Excellence (CINA) Partner Solicitation
What is this grant opportunity about?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), offered through the Science and Technology Directorate (S and T) and the Office of University Programs (OUP). It supports U.S. colleges and universities proposing research and development projects that contribute to a planned DHS Center of Excellence focused on Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis (CINA).
What does CINA stand for?
CINA stands for Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis.
What is the main purpose of the planned CINA Center of Excellence?
The intent is to build research and development capacity that supports homeland security needs in areas connected to criminal investigations and the analysis of networks. This includes methods, tools, and analytic approaches that help understand, detect, disrupt, or investigate criminal or threat networks.
Is this solicitation for the Center Lead or for a partner institution?
This specific notice is the Partner competition, intended for institutions that want to participate as a partner institution in the planned CINA Center of Excellence, rather than serving as the Center Lead.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this Partner solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-16-ST-061-CINA-PARTNER.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 97.061.
What type of award is DHS using for this opportunity?
The solicitation is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates DHS expects substantial involvement during the period of performance, such as coordination, technical direction, or active program engagement, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
Are non-university organizations eligible to apply directly?
Based on the notice, eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, so the applicant must be a U.S. college or university (public or private).
What kinds of projects are a fit for this opportunity?
The opportunity is aimed at university-based research teams capable of proposing a well-defined project aligned to the CINA theme. Projects should relate to criminal investigations and network analysis and may include research on methods, tools, or analytic approaches relevant to understanding, detecting, disrupting, or investigating criminal or threat networks.
Is this funding intended for research or for operational/service-delivery programs?
Proposals were expected to be research-driven. The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How many awards did DHS anticipate making under this Partner solicitation?
DHS anticipated making about three awards under this partner solicitation.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
Does DHS plan to fund only one large center effort?
No. DHS indicated it would select qualified individual projects from submissions received under either the Center Lead solicitation or this separate Center Partner solicitation. This structure was intended to allow strong standalone project ideas to be selected regardless of which institution ultimately became the lead center.
Can a strong standalone project be selected even if the applicant is not the lead center institution?
Yes. DHS stated it would select qualified individual projects from submissions under either the Center Lead solicitation or the Partner solicitation, meaning strong standalone project ideas could be chosen regardless of which institution ultimately became the lead center.
What is the rule about duplicate submissions involving the principal investigator (PI)?
The notice included a participation rule designed to prevent duplicate submissions: a principal investigator who was already listed as a partner under a Center Lead application could not submit the same application again under this Partner NOFO.
Where were applicants directed to submit applications and find submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for submission instructions.
What NOFO reference was provided for applicants?
Applicants were referenced to NOFO number DHS-16-ST-061-CINA-Partner (also associated with CFDA 97.061).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 27, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was September 1, 2016.
Was there an informational webinar for this opportunity?
Yes. DHS promoted an informational webinar scheduled for June 21, 2016 at 3:00 PM EDT to explain the opportunity and likely address application logistics and program intent.
What DHS offices were associated with this solicitation?
DHS offered the opportunity through its Science and Technology Directorate (S and T) and the Office of University Programs (OUP).
What is the overarching theme DHS was trying to advance through these awards?
The solicitation was positioned as a way for multiple universities to contribute targeted projects to a national-level DHS Center of Excellence effort focused on advancing criminal investigation and network analysis capabilities relevant to homeland security.
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