Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA RIK 2014 0008
Apply for BAA RIK 2014 0008
- The Air Force Research Lab in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Centers of Excellence Autonomy, Cyber Security, and Research Data Analysis at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Serving Institutions of Higher Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630 Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 9, 2014 and posted on May 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 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 $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 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).
- a. Only 4 year degree granting covered educational institutions (HBCUs/MIs) will be considered for an award under this BAA. As provided in 10 U.S.C. 2362, covered educational institutions, are defined as 1. Institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.), or 2. Accredited post secondary minority institutions as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. b. With the exception of HBCUs and Tribal Colleges and Universities, any institution whose eligibility is affected by enrollment and other factors in a given year, must, in order to meet the eligibility criterion under III.1.a. above, have a current (FY 2014) eligibility designation from the United States Department of Education (DoEd). A copy of the DoEd letter certifying eligibility in FY 2014 for Title III or Title V assistance letter must be included with each application submitted under this BAA. The eligibility letter will not be included in the page limit (see Section IV.2 below). If a current eligibility letter is not submitted with the application, the applicant will be deemed ineligible and the application will not be reviewed.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BAA RIK 2014 0008) is a U.S. Department of Defense effort, administered through the Air Force Research Laboratory, to stand up three Centers of Excellence at eligible Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The goal is to build sustained, high-impact research capacity that directly supports Department of Defense mission needs and the warfighter, with each Center focused on one of three priority technical areas: autonomy, cyber security, or research data analysis. The DoD is signaling a long-term partnership approach rather than a short, one-off research award, since each Center is intended to operate for a full five-year period of performance.
The awards are planned as cooperative agreements, which typically means the government expects substantial involvement during execution (for example, coordination on technical direction, collaboration, and progress oversight) compared to a standard grant. The activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, tied to CFDA 12.630 (Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering). In total, the DoD anticipated about $15,000,000 in funding across the program, with an expectation of three awards. Individual awards could be as large as $5,000,000 (the stated award ceiling), while the minimum award amount listed is $100,000 (award floor). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible to institutions that may not have discretionary funds to meet a match.
Eligibility is tightly limited to four-year, degree-granting “covered educational institutions†as defined in federal statute (10 U.S.C. 2362). In practical terms, that means institutions of higher education that are eligible for assistance under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, or accredited postsecondary minority institutions as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. The announcement also emphasizes documentation requirements: with the exception of HBCUs and Tribal Colleges and Universities, any institution whose eligibility can vary year to year due to enrollment or related factors must include a current fiscal year 2014 Department of Education eligibility designation letter confirming Title III or Title V eligibility. That letter must be included with the application, and if it is missing the applicant is considered ineligible and the application will not be reviewed. The notice also clarifies that the eligibility letter does not count against the page limit referenced elsewhere in the full announcement.
From a timeline standpoint, the opportunity was posted May 1, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2014, and an archive date of August 21, 2014. While that means the specific solicitation is historical, the structure and requirements are representative of how DoD sometimes builds institution-based research hubs: multi-year Centers of Excellence aligned to mission priorities, meant to develop durable expertise, infrastructure, and research pipelines in targeted technical domains.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Gail Marsh, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 315-330-7518 or email at Gail.Marsh@us.af.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BAA RIK 2014 0008.
Which agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) effort, administered through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to stand up three Centers of Excellence at eligible Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to build sustained, high-impact research capacity that directly supports DoD mission needs and the warfighter.
How many Centers of Excellence are expected to be funded?
The DoD anticipated three awards, corresponding to three Centers of Excellence.
What technical focus areas can a Center of Excellence target?
Each Center is intended to focus on one of three priority technical areas: autonomy, cyber security, or research data analysis.
What type of award is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The awards are planned as cooperative agreements, which typically indicate substantial government involvement during execution (such as coordination on technical direction, collaboration, and progress oversight) compared to a standard grant.
How long is the period of performance for each Center?
Each Center is intended to operate for a full five-year period of performance.
Is the DoD indicating a long-term partnership approach?
Yes. The opportunity signals a long-term partnership approach rather than a short, one-off research award, since each Center is intended to run for five years.
What program category or assistance listing is associated with this opportunity?
The activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development and is tied to CFDA 12.630 (Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering).
How much total funding was anticipated across the program?
The DoD anticipated about $15,000,000 in total funding across the program.
How many awards were expected, and what is the average implied award size?
Three awards were expected. Given the total anticipated funding of about $15,000,000, the average implied award size is about $5,000,000, though actual award amounts can vary within the stated floor and ceiling.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $5,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The listed minimum award amount is $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to four-year, degree-granting "covered educational institutions" as defined in federal statute (10 U.S.C. 2362). In practical terms, this includes institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, or accredited postsecondary minority institutions as determined by the U.S. Department of Education.
Are HBCUs and MSIs specifically mentioned as eligible applicants?
Yes. The opportunity is intended to establish Centers of Excellence at eligible HBCUs and other MSIs, consistent with the "covered educational institution" eligibility definition described in the notice.
What documentation is required to prove eligibility?
With the exception of HBCUs and Tribal Colleges and Universities, any institution whose eligibility can vary year to year (due to enrollment or related factors) must include a current fiscal year 2014 U.S. Department of Education eligibility designation letter confirming Title III or Title V eligibility.
What happens if the required Department of Education eligibility letter is not included?
If the required FY2014 Department of Education eligibility designation letter is missing (for institutions that must provide it), the applicant is considered ineligible and the application will not be reviewed.
Does the eligibility designation letter count against the page limit?
No. The notice clarifies that the eligibility designation letter does not count against the page limit referenced elsewhere in the full announcement.
Which institutions are excepted from the eligibility-letter requirement described in the notice?
The notice states an exception for HBCUs and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 22, 2014.
What is the archive date for the solicitation?
The archive date is August 21, 2014.
Is this a current, open solicitation?
Based on the listed closing date (July 22, 2014) and archive date (August 21, 2014), this specific solicitation is historical rather than currently open.
Why might this opportunity still be useful to review even if it is historical?
The structure and requirements are described as representative of how the DoD sometimes builds institution-based research hubs: multi-year Centers of Excellence aligned to mission priorities, intended to develop durable expertise, infrastructure, and research pipelines in targeted technical domains.
Who is the point of contact for questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Gail Marsh, Contracting Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Gail Marsh can be reached by phone at 315-330-7518 or by email at Gail.Marsh@us.af.mil.
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The notice indicates that questions or issues accessing the full announcement should be directed to the listed point of contact, Gail Marsh.
Browse more business programs for Colleges, Higher Education, Black Colleges and Universities
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Air Force Research Lab
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: FY 2014 Conservation Innovation Grant NY
Previous opportunity: Federal State Marketing Improvement Program
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for BAA RIK 2014 0008
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (BAA RIK 2014 0008) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| ROSES 2014 Heliophysics Infrastructure and Data Environment Enhancements Apply for NNH14ZDA001N HIDEE Funding Number: NNH14ZDA001N HIDEE Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2014 WFIRST Preparatory Science Apply for NNH14ZDA001N WPS Funding Number: NNH14ZDA001N WPS Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU Apply for G14AS00067 Funding Number: G14AS00067 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY14 ACQUISITION RESEARCH PROGRAM Apply for NPS BAA 14 002 Funding Number: NPS BAA 14 002 Agency: Naval Supply Systems Command Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DHS ST COE Continuation Application Apply for DHS 14 061 COE NC001 Funding Number: DHS 14 061 COE NC001 Agency: Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $29,000,000 |
| DoD Prostate Cancer Synergistic Idea Development Award Apply for W81XWH 14 PCRP SIDA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 PCRP SIDA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Prostate Cancer Idea Development Award Apply for W81XWH 14 PCRP IDA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 PCRP IDA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Compact High Density Tactical Energy Storage Apply for 14 SN 0012 Funding Number: 14 SN 0012 Agency: Office of Naval Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Gulf War Illness New Investigator Award Apply for W81XWH 14 GWIRP NIA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 GWIRP NIA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY15 PROJECT ON ADVANCED SYSTEMS AND CONCEPTS FOR COUNTERING WMD (PASCC) Apply for NPS BAA 14 003 Funding Number: NPS BAA 14 003 Agency: Naval Supply Systems Command Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2014 Mars Data Analysis Program Apply for NNH14ZDA001N MDAP Funding Number: NNH14ZDA001N MDAP Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Academic Research Initiative (ARI) Apply for DHS 14 DN 077 ARI 001 Funding Number: DHS 14 DN 077 ARI 001 Agency: Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| ROSES 2014 Lunar Data Analysis Program Apply for NNH14ZDA001N LDAP Funding Number: NNH14ZDA001N LDAP Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| JFSP Primary Announcement (1 Task Statement) Apply for FA FON0014 0005 Funding Number: FA FON0014 0005 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Agreement for Research and Program Assistance at DoD Installations Supported by the Kansas City District Apply for NWK 14 0001 Funding Number: NWK 14 0001 Agency: Dept. of the Army Corps of Engineers Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Database Development for Cumberland Piedmont Network Vital Signs Monitoring Apply for P14AS00099 Funding Number: P14AS00099 Agency: National Park Service Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $54,267 |
| Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology Apply for 14 565 Funding Number: 14 565 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE Apply for NNJ14ZKA001N Funding Number: NNJ14ZKA001N Agency: NASA Johnson Space Center Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| The USAID Development Innovation Accelerator BAA Apply for BAA DIA STIP 2014 Funding Number: BAA DIA STIP 2014 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| CRNBAA14 002 Apply for CRNBAA14 002 Funding Number: CRNBAA14 002 Agency: NSWC CRANE Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $40,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "BAA RIK 2014 0008", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.