Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 10 ST 062 002
Apply for DHS 10 ST 062 002
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Bachelor Degrees" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.062 Scientific Leadership Awards.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 6, 2010 and posted on Apr 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic MSI institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award bachelor degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Bachelor Degrees is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate through its Office of University Programs. The purpose is to strengthen and coordinate homeland security-focused education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (HS-STEM), with the broader goal of preparing students for careers that support research and development of technologies used to secure the United States. A central theme of the program is workforce development that better reflects the diversity of the U.S. population, so the funding is structured to expand participation and leadership in homeland security-related STEM fields at eligible institutions.
This competition (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-10-ST-062-002; CFDA 97.062, Scientific Leadership Awards) targets accredited Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) located in the United States, its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as long as they award bachelor degrees in STEM disciplines. DHS explicitly notes that eligible STEM areas include social science as well as traditional STEM fields, which signals an interest in interdisciplinary approaches to homeland security challenges. Proposals are limited to these accredited MSI bachelor-granting institutions, and the opportunity is designed to support early-career faculty while also helping institutions establish scientific leadership programs tied to homeland security mission needs.
In terms of scale, DHS anticipated making about 10 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $3.6 million. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which reduces the financial barrier to participation for institutions that may have limited discretionary resources. The opportunity was posted on April 6, 2010, with an application closing date of June 7, 2010, and it was later archived on July 7, 2010. While those dates indicate this specific announcement cycle is historical, the summary still captures the program intent, eligibility boundaries, and funding framework as DHS described them.
Operationally, the grant was administered under the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Janet Bailey, Grants Specialist, at 202-447-0362. The full funding announcement (linked in the original posting) would contain the detailed requirements such as allowable project activities, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, period of performance, and the specific homeland security research and education priority areas DHS considered critical at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Bachelor Degrees.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Which DHS office is associated with the program?
The program is described as coming from the DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, through its Office of University Programs.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The stated purpose is to strengthen and coordinate homeland security-focused education in HS-STEM (homeland security-focused science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), with the broader goal of preparing students for careers that support research and development of technologies used to secure the United States.
What theme or emphasis is highlighted in the program description?
A central theme is workforce development that better reflects the diversity of the U.S. population. The program is structured to expand participation and leadership in homeland security-related STEM fields at eligible institutions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to accredited Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) located in the United States, its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as long as they award bachelor degrees in STEM disciplines.
Are proposals limited to certain types of institutions?
Yes. Proposals are limited to accredited MSI bachelor-granting institutions in eligible locations.
Does the institution need to be accredited?
Yes. The opportunity specifically targets accredited Minority Serving Institutions.
Does the institution need to award bachelor degrees?
Yes. The competition targets MSIs that award bachelor degrees in STEM disciplines.
What disciplines are considered eligible under HS-STEM?
DHS explicitly notes that eligible STEM areas include social science as well as traditional STEM fields, indicating interest in interdisciplinary approaches to homeland security challenges.
Is the program focused on education, research, or both?
Based on the description, it is designed to strengthen homeland security-focused education while preparing students for careers supporting research and development of homeland security technologies. The full announcement would provide specific allowable activities.
Is there a focus on faculty development?
Yes. The opportunity is designed to support early-career faculty and help institutions establish scientific leadership programs tied to homeland security mission needs.
How many awards did DHS anticipate making?
DHS anticipated making approximately 10 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $3.6 million.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided summary.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-10-ST-062-002.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 97.062, identified as Scientific Leadership Awards.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 6, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 7, 2010.
Is this announcement still active?
No. The opportunity was later archived on July 7, 2010, indicating this specific announcement cycle is historical.
Who administered the grant operationally?
The grant was administered under the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
Who was the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Janet Bailey, Grants Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the grants specialist?
The phone number provided was 202-447-0362.
Where would an applicant find the detailed requirements and criteria?
The summary indicates the full funding announcement (linked in the original posting) would contain the detailed requirements, including allowable activities, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, period of performance, and the specific homeland security research and education priority areas considered critical at the time.
What kinds of details are not included in the summary but would be in the full announcement?
The summary notes that details such as allowable project activities, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, period of performance, and specific priority areas would be in the full funding announcement.
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