Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 16 ST 061 HSQA LEAD
Apply for DHS 16 ST 061 HSQA LEAD
- The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DHS S&T Center of Excellence for Homeland Security Quantitative Analysis – Center Lead" 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 Aug 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 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 $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity comes from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) through the Office of University Programs (OUP). It is a discretionary research and development grant offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee should expect ongoing collaboration and involvement from DHS during the period of performance rather than operating with minimal federal interaction. The purpose is to select one U.S. college or university to serve as the lead institution for a DHS Center of Excellence (COE) focused on Homeland Security Quantitative Analysis, referred to as the Center for Homeland Security Quantitative Analysis (CHSQA). The lead is expected to organize and manage a consortium of universities, effectively coordinating a multi-institution research enterprise aimed at producing quantitative methods, analytical approaches, and research outputs that support homeland security decision-making.
A key feature of this solicitation is that DHS is running two related tracks at the same time: one solicitation to choose the single Center Lead (this opportunity), and a separate Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that allows eligible applicants to submit individual, stand-alone project proposals to be considered as partner efforts within the eventual Center. That partner track is listed separately as NOFO DHS-16-ST-061-HSQA-Partner (also associated with CFDA 97.061) on Grants.gov. Importantly, DHS states that it will select qualified individual projects from applications received under either the Center Lead solicitation or the Center Partner solicitation, regardless of which institution ends up being chosen as the lead. In practical terms, that means an institution could fail to win the lead role but still have its proposed research project selected to become part of the Center portfolio, and conversely, the lead awardee will not automatically control which projects are chosen since DHS will make selections across both submission pathways.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled universities and private universities. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category. DHS anticipates making one award under this specific Center Lead solicitation, with an expected award ceiling of $4,000,000. The opportunity was created on August 1, 2016, and the original application deadline is November 1, 2016. An informational webinar for prospective applicants is scheduled for August 23, 2016 at 3:00 pm Eastern, which signals DHS expects questions about scope, consortium structure, and submission expectations and is providing a formal chance to clarify them prior to the deadline.
Overall, this NOFO is essentially a competition to host and run a DHS university-based Center of Excellence devoted to quantitative analysis for homeland security problems. The selected lead institution would be responsible for building and administering a university consortium and aligning the Center's research program with DHS priorities, while DHS retains the ability to choose individual research projects proposed through either the lead application or the separate partner application process. The official opportunity identifiers are Funding Opportunity Number DHS-16-ST-061-HSQA-LEAD and CFDA 97.061, with the administering agency listed as DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary research and development grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It is being offered by the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) through the Office of University Programs (OUP) to select one U.S. college or university to serve as the lead institution for a DHS Center of Excellence (COE) focused on Homeland Security Quantitative Analysis, called the Center for Homeland Security Quantitative Analysis (CHSQA).
Which DHS office is administering the award?
The administering agency is listed as the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division. The program is associated with DHS S&T and OUP.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-16-ST-061-HSQA-LEAD.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 97.061.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means the awardee should expect ongoing collaboration and involvement from DHS during the period of performance, rather than operating with minimal federal interaction.
What is the purpose of the CHSQA Center of Excellence?
The purpose is to run a university-based Center of Excellence devoted to quantitative analysis for homeland security problems, producing quantitative methods, analytical approaches, and research outputs that support homeland security decision-making.
How many awards does DHS expect to make under this Center Lead solicitation?
DHS anticipates making one award under this specific Center Lead solicitation.
What is the anticipated funding level for the Center Lead award?
The expected award ceiling is $4,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply for the Center Lead award?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
Is this opportunity only for a single institution, or can multiple universities be involved?
DHS will select a single lead institution, but the lead is expected to organize and manage a consortium of universities. The Center is intended to be a multi-institution research enterprise coordinated by the lead.
What is the lead institution expected to do?
The lead institution is expected to build, organize, and manage a consortium of universities and coordinate a multi-institution research program aligned with DHS priorities. The Center’s work is focused on quantitative methods and analytical approaches that support homeland security decision-making.
What does it mean that this is a "cooperative agreement" for the day-to-day operation of the Center?
It indicates DHS expects to remain involved and collaborate with the awardee during the period of performance, rather than the Center operating independently with limited federal interaction.
What is the "two-track" structure DHS is using for this Center of Excellence?
DHS is running two related tracks at the same time: (1) this solicitation to choose the single Center Lead, and (2) a separate NOFO that allows eligible applicants to submit individual, stand-alone project proposals to be considered as partner efforts within the eventual Center.
What is the separate partner opportunity called, and where is it listed?
The partner track is listed separately on Grants.gov as NOFO DHS-16-ST-061-HSQA-Partner (also associated with CFDA 97.061).
How will DHS select projects for the Center portfolio?
DHS states it will select qualified individual projects from applications received under either the Center Lead solicitation or the Center Partner solicitation, regardless of which institution is chosen as the lead.
If an institution does not win the Center Lead award, can it still be involved in the Center?
Yes. DHS indicates an institution could fail to win the lead role but still have its proposed research project selected to become part of the Center’s portfolio through the project selection process across both submission pathways.
Does the lead awardee automatically decide which research projects are included in the Center?
No. DHS states the lead awardee will not automatically control which projects are chosen, because DHS will make selections across both the lead and partner submission pathways.
What activity category does DHS associate with this award?
The opportunity is under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 1, 2016.
What is the application deadline for the Center Lead solicitation?
The original application deadline is November 1, 2016.
Is there an informational webinar for prospective applicants?
Yes. An informational webinar is scheduled for August 23, 2016 at 3:00 pm Eastern.
What is the webinar intended to help with?
Based on the notice, the webinar is intended to provide a formal chance to clarify topics such as scope, consortium structure, and submission expectations prior to the deadline.
What is the main outcome DHS is seeking through this competition?
DHS is seeking to select a university to host and run the DHS Center of Excellence for Homeland Security Quantitative Analysis, including the administrative and coordination responsibilities of managing a university consortium and producing quantitative research outputs aligned with DHS decision-making needs.
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