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Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) Grant (HHM402 14 BAA 243) - FAQs

1) What is the IC CAE grant opportunity?

The Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) opportunity is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHM402 14 BAA 243 and is associated with CFDA 12.598.

2) Which federal agency administers this grant?

The grant competition is administered by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

3) What type of funding opportunity is this?

This opportunity is structured as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Under a BAA, the government solicits proposals under a broad topic area and provides a formal process for applicant questions and clarifications during proposal preparation.

4) What is the funding activity category for this program?

The program is listed under the Education funding activity category.

5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is HHM402 14 BAA 243.

6) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.598.

7) When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted to Grants.gov on January 3, 2014.

8) What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is March 15, 2014. The original closing date and the current closing date are the same (March 15, 2014).

9) Where do applicants access the full announcement and application package?

Applicants are directed to access the full BAA package through Grants.gov, which is described as the single entry point for federal grant opportunities.

10) Do organizations need to register on Grants.gov to apply?

Yes. Organizations that are new to Grants.gov are instructed to register first in order to obtain login credentials.

11) After logging into Grants.gov, where should applicants navigate to find this BAA?

Applicants are instructed to navigate to the "Current Efforts" section and select the listing titled "Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence Broad Agency Announcement #HHM402 14 BAA 243."

12) Will there be an official FAQ for the opportunity?

Yes. The program plans to maintain a publicly viewable Frequently Asked Questions section, and responses will be posted as they are developed.

13) How do applicants submit questions about the BAA?

Questions are to be submitted by email to 243CAE@dodiis.mil.

14) Should applicants review existing Q&A before submitting a question?

Yes. Applicants are encouraged to read existing Q&A entries before submitting new questions to avoid duplicating topics that have already been addressed.

15) Approximately how many awards does the program expect to make?

The opportunity anticipates making about seven awards.

16) What is the estimated total funding available under this program?

The estimated total program funding level is $4,100,000.

17) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

Individual awards may be as high as $400,000, which is the stated award ceiling.

18) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?

The award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates that no minimum award size is specified in the synopsis.

19) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.

20) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, including private colleges and universities and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education.

21) Are private institutions of higher education eligible?

Yes. Private colleges and universities are included in the eligible applicant types.

22) Are public or state-controlled institutions of higher education eligible?

Yes. Public/state-controlled institutions of higher education are included in the eligible applicant types.

23) What is the main purpose or intended focus implied by the opportunity synopsis?

While the synopsis emphasizes access instructions and the formal Q&A process more than detailed program requirements, the eligibility and "Centers for Academic Excellence" framing indicate the program is designed to build academic capacity and pipelines connected to intelligence community-related education and excellence.

24) What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?

If applicants cannot access the full announcement electronically, the notice provides a contact for assistance with access: Stephen Lee, Grants Officer, at (202) 231-2816, referenced under "BAA 243."

25) Who should be contacted for technical/program questions versus access issues?

For questions intended to be answered publicly through the formal Q&A process, applicants should email 243CAE@dodiis.mil. For help accessing the announcement (particularly if it cannot be accessed electronically), the notice lists Stephen Lee, Grants Officer, at (202) 231-2816, under "BAA 243."