Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 14 R 0009
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- The Dept of the Army Materiel Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Department of Defense (DoD) Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Equipment/Instrumentation" 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 Apr 22, 2014 and posted on Apr 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 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 $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This program is set aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI). For more information, see page 5 of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army (Army Materiel Command), released a FY 2014 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) focused specifically on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI). This is a set-aside opportunity, meaning it is reserved for eligible HBCU/MI applicants, and it sits within the DoD Research and Education Program framework. The central aim is to strengthen the research infrastructure and STEM education capacity at these institutions by funding the purchase of research equipment and instrumentation that supports DoD-relevant technical areas.
The funding is intended to help institutions either (1) augment existing research capabilities or (2) build new capabilities by acquiring equipment ranging from fundamental lab and instructional research tools to more advanced, specialized instrumentation. The announcement explicitly notes that purchases can include sophisticated equipment and instrumentation and may include associated software, reflecting an emphasis on enabling modern research and experimental work rather than limiting awards to basic lab items. The overall purpose is capacity building: improving the ability of HBCU/MI institutions to conduct meaningful research and training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that aligns with Department of Defense interests.
A key constraint is that award funds cannot be used for student support. Even so, the DoD emphasizes workforce pipeline goals, so proposals are expected to explain how the requested equipment will affect student participation in research. In practice, this means applicants should connect the equipment purchase to hands-on research experiences, improved lab access, integration into curricula, undergraduate or graduate research projects, or other structured ways students will engage with research activity enabled by the instrumentation, even if the grant is not paying student stipends or scholarships.
Administratively, this opportunity is a discretionary grant under CFDA 12.630 (Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for applicants that may have limited ability to provide institutional match. The estimated total funding available is $7,000,000, with individual awards expected to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $500,000, making it suitable for both mid-scale equipment upgrades and more substantial instrumentation acquisitions.
Applications were required to be submitted via grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number W911NF-14-R-0009, with a submission deadline of 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 (original and current closing date the same). The full BAA and proposal instructions were posted both on grants.gov and on the Army Research Laboratory site referenced in the notice. Eligibility is restricted to HBCU/MI organizations as defined in the BAA, with applicants directed to the eligibility section (page 5) for details and clarification.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Ernie Dixon (919-549-4270, ernest.dixon2.civ@mail.mil).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a FY 2014 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) released by the Department of Defense through the Department of the Army (Army Materiel Command). It is focused specifically on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) and sits within the DoD Research and Education Program framework.
2) Is this a set-aside opportunity?
Yes. This is a set-aside opportunity reserved for eligible HBCU/MI applicants, as defined in the BAA.
3) What is the main goal of the program?
The central aim is to strengthen research infrastructure and STEM education capacity at HBCU/MI institutions by funding the purchase of research equipment and instrumentation that supports DoD-relevant technical areas.
4) What type of activities does the funding support?
The funding supports capacity building through the acquisition of research equipment and instrumentation. The announcement describes support for institutions that want to (1) augment existing research capabilities or (2) build new capabilities by purchasing equipment.
5) What kinds of equipment are allowable under this BAA?
The announcement indicates that equipment purchases may range from fundamental lab and instructional research tools to advanced, specialized instrumentation. It explicitly notes that purchases can include sophisticated equipment and instrumentation and may include associated software.
6) Is the funding meant for basic lab items only?
No. The announcement emphasizes enabling modern research and experimental work and explicitly allows for sophisticated equipment and instrumentation (and associated software), rather than limiting awards to basic lab items.
7) What should applicants emphasize in their proposal about the equipment purchase?
Proposals are expected to describe how the requested equipment will strengthen the institution's research infrastructure and STEM education capacity, and how it supports DoD-relevant technical areas.
8) Can award funds be used for student support?
No. A key constraint is that award funds cannot be used for student support.
9) If student support is not allowed, why does the announcement ask about student participation?
Even though award funds cannot be used for student support, the DoD emphasizes workforce pipeline goals. Proposals are expected to explain how the requested equipment will affect student participation in research (for example, through hands-on research experiences, improved lab access, curriculum integration, or research projects enabled by the instrumentation).
10) Do proposals need to connect equipment purchases to STEM education and training?
Yes. The overall purpose is capacity building in research and training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics aligned with Department of Defense interests, so proposals should explain how the equipment will support education and research engagement.
11) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
This opportunity is identified as a discretionary grant under CFDA 12.630 (Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering).
12) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
13) How much total funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $7,000,000.
14) What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards are expected to range from $50,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
15) What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W911NF-14-R-0009.
16) Where were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted via grants.gov.
17) What was the application deadline?
The submission deadline was 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. The notice indicates the original and current closing date were the same.
18) Where could applicants find the full BAA and proposal instructions?
The full BAA and proposal instructions were posted on grants.gov and on the Army Research Laboratory site referenced in the notice.
19) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to HBCU/MI organizations as defined in the BAA. Applicants were directed to the eligibility section (page 5) for details and clarification.
20) Who should be contacted if there are problems accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Ernie Dixon at 919-549-4270 or ernest.dixon2.civ@mail.mil.
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