Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA10 18
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- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "First Responder Coping Mechanisms for PTSD Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.108 Homeland Security, Research, Testing, Evaluation, and Demonstration of Technologies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2010 and posted on Jul 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $440,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $440,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- This BAA is open to all responsible sources. In addition to the eligible applicants listed above, offerors may include single entities or teams from academia, private sector organizations, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
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Opportunity Summary:
The First Responder Coping Mechanisms for PTSD Project is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate funding opportunity, managed through the Human Factors and Behavioral Sciences Division, focused on basic research into how first responders cope with occupational trauma and stress. The core purpose is to identify and better understand coping mechanisms that help protect first responders from the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), beginning with a pilot study and building evidence that can be used to strengthen personal resilience and reduce both the occurrence and impact of PTSD across the first responder community. The work is framed as research and development in human performance, behavior, and wellbeing under high-stress operational conditions, with an emphasis on producing actionable knowledge about why some individuals adapt more successfully than others.
The research approach described in the announcement centers on evaluating first responders using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods. In practice, this means proposals are expected to combine measurable data collection (for example, validated psychological scales, surveys, structured assessments, or other standardized instruments) with richer contextual inquiry (such as interviews, focus groups, narrative methods, or observational approaches). The goal of using both is to capture not only the prevalence or strength of certain protective factors, but also the real-world context in which coping occurs, including the pressures, constraints, and cultural factors of first responder work. The opportunity specifically calls for examining psychosocial, lifestyle, environmental, and motivational factors that may contribute to successful adjustment to repeated exposure to critical incidents and chronic job stress. In other words, DHS is looking for research that can connect coping and resilience to multiple domains of a first responder's life and working environment, rather than treating PTSD risk and protection as purely individual or purely clinical.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number BAA10-18 (Broad Agency Announcement), titled "First Responder Coping Mechanisms for PTSD Project." The program anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with a total estimated funding amount of $440,000. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $440,000, indicating a fixed planned award size rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The assistance listing is under CFDA 97.108, "Homeland Security, Research, Testing, Evaluation, and Demonstration of Technologies," which signals the project is positioned within DHS's science and technology mission and is intended to support research with homeland security relevance.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined, as the announcement states the BAA is open to all responsible sources. The listed eligible categories include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The eligibility information also clarifies that offerors may include single entities or teams drawn from academia, private sector organizations, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs). This wide eligibility range suggests DHS is open to multidisciplinary teams that can combine behavioral science expertise, field access to first responder populations, and rigorous research design and analysis capabilities.
Key dates in the notice show the opportunity was posted July 13, 2010, with an original and current closing date of July 30, 2010, and an archive date of August 29, 2010. While those dates reflect the historical window for submission, the procedural instructions remain clear: organizations intending to participate must register at https://baa.st.dhs.gov, and registration is encouraged at least one week prior to the submission deadline. The announcement also emphasizes that applicants should read the full announcement in its entirety and follow all instructions, which typically includes specific requirements on proposal structure, evaluation criteria, compliance items, and submission mechanics that cannot be fully captured in a brief synopsis.
For access and support, the notice indicates that full announcement details can be found by using the provided additional information link instructions (search by Department of Homeland Security, then Office of Procurement Operations, to locate the subject BAA). If an applicant has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically or has questions, inquiries are directed to BAA10-18@hq.dhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "First Responder Coping Mechanisms for PTSD Project"?
It is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate funding opportunity, managed through the Human Factors and Behavioral Sciences Division, focused on basic research into how first responders cope with occupational trauma and stress, and how those coping mechanisms may protect against the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to identify and better understand coping mechanisms that help protect first responders from PTSD. The effort begins with a pilot study and aims to build evidence that can be used to strengthen personal resilience and reduce both the occurrence and impact of PTSD across the first responder community.
Is this a clinical treatment program or a research project?
Based on the notice, it is framed as research and development in human performance, behavior, and wellbeing under high-stress operational conditions, with an emphasis on producing actionable knowledge about coping and resilience rather than delivering clinical services.
What kinds of research methods are expected in proposals?
The announcement centers on evaluating first responders using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods. This implies proposals are expected to combine measurable data collection (such as validated psychological scales, surveys, structured assessments, or standardized instruments) with contextual inquiry (such as interviews, focus groups, narrative methods, or observational approaches).
Why does the opportunity emphasize using both quantitative and qualitative methods?
The intent is to capture both the prevalence/strength of protective factors (quantitative) and the real-world context in which coping occurs (qualitative), including operational pressures, constraints, and cultural factors in first responder work.
What topic areas or factors does DHS want researchers to examine?
The notice specifically calls for examining psychosocial, lifestyle, environmental, and motivational factors that may contribute to successful adjustment to repeated exposure to critical incidents and chronic job stress.
What is meant by "actionable knowledge" in this project?
Within the description provided, actionable knowledge refers to research outputs that help explain why some first responders adapt more successfully than others and that can be used to strengthen resilience and reduce PTSD occurrence and impact across the community.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BAA10-18, and it is identified as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "First Responder Coping Mechanisms for PTSD Project."
Which DHS component is associated with the opportunity?
It is a DHS Science and Technology Directorate opportunity, managed through the Human Factors and Behavioral Sciences Division.
How many awards does DHS anticipate making?
The program anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $440,000.
Is there a funding range, or is the award amount fixed?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $440,000, indicating a fixed planned award size rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided information.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number and title associated with this funding?
The assistance listing is under CFDA 97.108, titled "Homeland Security, Research, Testing, Evaluation, and Demonstration of Technologies."
Who is eligible to apply?
The announcement states the BAA is open to all responsible sources. Eligible categories listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are partnerships or teams allowed?
Yes. The eligibility language indicates offerors may include single entities or teams drawn from academia, private sector organizations, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
Does the opportunity encourage multidisciplinary collaboration?
The broad eligibility and explicit mention of teams spanning academia, private sector organizations, and FFRDCs suggests DHS is open to multidisciplinary teams that combine behavioral science expertise, field access to first responder populations, and rigorous research design and analysis capability.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
Key dates show the opportunity was posted July 13, 2010, with an original and current closing date of July 30, 2010.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is August 29, 2010.
Where do organizations register to participate?
Organizations intending to participate must register at https://baa.st.dhs.gov.
When should applicants register on the DHS BAA site?
Registration is encouraged at least one week prior to the submission deadline.
How can applicants find the full announcement details?
The notice indicates full announcement details can be found by using the provided additional information link instructions, including searching by Department of Homeland Security and then Office of Procurement Operations to locate the subject BAA.
What should applicants do to ensure they follow all submission requirements?
The announcement emphasizes that applicants should read the full announcement in its entirety and follow all instructions, which typically include proposal structure, evaluation criteria, compliance items, and submission mechanics not captured in the brief synopsis.
Who should be contacted for questions or trouble accessing the announcement?
Inquiries are directed to BAA10-18@hq.dhs.gov if an applicant has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically or has questions.
Does the synopsis specify exact proposal formatting or evaluation criteria?
No. The provided summary notes that those details are typically contained in the full announcement and are not fully captured in a brief synopsis.
Does the research focus only on individual psychology?
No. The description emphasizes connecting coping and resilience to multiple domains (psychosocial, lifestyle, environmental, and motivational factors) and to the operational and cultural context of first responder work, rather than treating PTSD risk and protection as purely individual or purely clinical.
What population is the research focused on?
The research is focused on first responders and how they cope with repeated exposure to critical incidents and chronic job stress.
What is the overall research theme or framing for the project?
The work is framed as research and development in human performance, behavior, and wellbeing under high-stress operational conditions, with a goal of understanding adaptation and resilience related to occupational trauma.
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