Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 12 ST 104 001
Apply for DHS 12 ST 104 001
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DHS HS STEM Career Development Grants (CDG)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.104 Homeland Security related Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (HS STEM) Career Development Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 19, 2012 and posted on Jan 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible institutions include U.S. accredited four year colleges and universities with an existing and/or proposed homeland security related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (HS STEM) research and/or education programs.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DHS HS STEM Career Development Grants (CDG) opportunity is a discretionary grant program run through the Department of Homeland Security, Office of University Programs, designed to strengthen the homeland security workforce pipeline by connecting universities, students, and the homeland security scientific and professional communities. The central idea is to build early and sustained engagement between students in homeland security-related STEM fields and the real-world homeland security enterprise, so that more graduates are prepared to become future researchers and practitioners in areas DHS considers mission-critical. In practice, the program supports colleges and universities in developing or expanding homeland security-focused STEM education and research capacity while directly funding students through scholarships and fellowships.
The grant is aimed specifically at U.S. accredited four-year colleges and universities (both public/state-controlled and private institutions are eligible) that already have, or are proposing, homeland security-related STEM research and/or education programs. A key requirement is that the supported programs must be grounded in accredited STEM curricula. DHS is not looking for stand-alone “homeland security†programs that lack a STEM foundation; instead, it wants homeland security-specific programs of study or structured concentrations embedded within established or proposed STEM disciplines. These homeland security STEM (HS STEM) curricula can be formal majors, minors, certificates, or recognized concentrations, as long as they are clearly tied to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics coursework and outcomes.
A major use of funds under CDG is student support. Participating institutions can use the grant to award undergraduate scholarships and/or graduate fellowships to qualified students who intend to pursue careers aligned with homeland security STEM needs. The broader purpose is workforce development: DHS is investing in students who are likely to move into homeland security-relevant technical roles, thereby helping ensure a steady flow of talent into research, innovation, and operational problem-solving tied to DHS missions.
This funding opportunity also places limits on how applications are submitted and how awards are distributed. Each institution may submit only one application per department, and while an institution can submit applications from multiple departments, DHS will ultimately make only one award per institution. In addition, that single award must focus on research and student support within one of the seventeen HS STEM areas listed in the solicitation’s Attachment A, meaning institutions need to choose a single priority area and align their proposal, curriculum plan, and student support strategy accordingly.
From the published grant details, DHS anticipated making about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,500,000 for the competition. The award ceiling is listed as $2,500,000 and the award floor as $0, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity falls under CFDA 97.104, Homeland Security related Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (HS STEM) Career Development Program, and is categorized under the education activity area. The posting date was January 19, 2012, with an application closing date of March 22, 2012 (archived April 21, 2012). For applicant support, the listed grants officer contact was Lisa Johnson (Lisa.Johnson1@dhs.gov, 202-447-5094).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DHS HS STEM Career Development Grants (CDG)
What is the DHS HS STEM Career Development Grants (CDG) program?
The HS STEM Career Development Grants (CDG) program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of University Programs. It is designed to strengthen the homeland security workforce pipeline by connecting universities and students with the homeland security scientific and professional communities, and by building early, sustained student engagement with real-world homeland security work.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is workforce development in homeland security-related STEM fields. DHS aims to increase the number of graduates prepared to become future researchers and practitioners in areas that DHS considers mission-critical by supporting university capacity and directly supporting students through scholarships and fellowships.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are U.S. accredited four-year colleges and universities. Both public/state-controlled institutions and private institutions are eligible, as long as they have, or are proposing, homeland security-related STEM research and/or education programs grounded in accredited STEM curricula.
Are community colleges or non-four-year institutions eligible?
The opportunity description specifies U.S. accredited four-year colleges and universities. No other types of institutions are described as eligible in the provided information.
What kinds of academic programs does DHS want to support?
DHS is looking for homeland security-related STEM programs of study that are grounded in accredited STEM curricula. The supported programs must have a clear STEM foundation rather than being stand-alone homeland security programs that lack STEM coursework and outcomes.
Can a stand-alone "homeland security" program qualify?
The provided information indicates DHS is not looking for stand-alone homeland security programs that lack a STEM foundation. DHS wants homeland security-specific programs of study or structured concentrations embedded within established or proposed STEM disciplines.
What formats can the HS STEM curriculum take?
The homeland security STEM (HS STEM) curricula can be structured as formal majors, minors, certificates, or recognized concentrations, as long as they are clearly tied to STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) coursework and outcomes.
What are the funds primarily used for?
A major use of funds is student support. Participating institutions can use the grant to provide undergraduate scholarships and/or graduate fellowships to qualified students who intend to pursue careers aligned with homeland security STEM needs. The program also supports colleges and universities in developing or expanding homeland security-focused STEM education and research capacity.
Does the program fund students directly?
Yes. The program supports institutions in awarding scholarships and fellowships to students as part of the institution’s implementation of the grant.
Who should receive the scholarships or fellowships?
Scholarships and fellowships are intended for qualified undergraduate and/or graduate students who intend to pursue careers aligned with homeland security STEM needs, supporting DHS workforce development goals.
How many applications can an institution submit?
Each institution may submit only one application per department. An institution can submit applications from multiple departments; however, DHS will ultimately make only one award per institution.
Does that mean only one department can be funded at each university?
Based on the provided information, DHS will make only one award per institution. Even if multiple departments submit applications, only one award will be made to that institution.
How many HS STEM areas can a single award cover?
One award must focus on research and student support within one of the seventeen HS STEM areas listed in Attachment A of the solicitation. Institutions therefore need to choose a single HS STEM priority area and align the proposal accordingly.
Where are the HS STEM priority areas listed?
The seventeen HS STEM areas are listed in the solicitation’s Attachment A, as referenced in the provided opportunity description.
How many awards did DHS anticipate making?
DHS anticipated making about 10 awards for this competition, based on the published grant details provided.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
The estimated total funding amount for the competition is $2,500,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling is listed as $2,500,000 and the award floor is listed as $0, based on the published grant details provided.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The provided information states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 97.104, Homeland Security related Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (HS STEM) Career Development Program.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The opportunity is categorized under the education activity area.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The posting date was January 19, 2012. The application closing date was March 22, 2012. The opportunity was archived on April 21, 2012.
Who can applicants contact with questions?
The listed grants officer contact is Lisa Johnson. Email: Lisa.Johnson1@dhs.gov. Phone: 202-447-5094.
Which DHS office runs this program?
The program is run through the Department of Homeland Security, Office of University Programs.
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