Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 13 DN 130 NF NC001
Apply for DHS 13 DN 130 NF NC001
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program Continuation Application" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.130 National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 13, 2012 and posted on Dec 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 20, 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 $2,450,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program Continuation Application (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 13 DN 130 NF NC001) is a continuation-only federal grant opportunity issued by the Department of Homeland Security under CFDA 97.130, focused on supporting education-related activities tied to national nuclear forensics workforce and expertise development. Because it is explicitly labeled a "Continuation Application," it is not a broad, open competition; it is intended for an existing awardee or an organization already participating under a prior, related award to apply for continued funding to sustain or extend previously approved work.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal government expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. In practice, that can include ongoing coordination, shared planning, programmatic oversight, and close collaboration with DHS on objectives, deliverables, and performance measures. The activity category is listed as Education, signaling that the supported work likely revolves around training, curriculum development, pipeline-building, professional development, or other educational efforts that strengthen the national nuclear forensics talent base.
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with total estimated funding of $2,450,000. The award floor and ceiling are both set at $2,450,000, which usually indicates the agency has already scoped the continuation amount and expects the continuation award to be made at that fixed level rather than within a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the applicant is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education. That restriction narrows the applicant pool to qualifying nonprofits (excluding universities and colleges) and aligns with the continuation nature of the announcement, where the eligible entity is likely already known to the agency from the prior funding period.
Key dates show this was posted on December 13, 2012, with an original and current closing date of December 20, 2012, indicating a very short application window typical of continuation actions rather than new competitive grants. The archive date is January 19, 2013, meaning the opportunity was later taken out of active circulation as a past solicitation.
Administrative oversight is attributed to the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Arvette Leake Davis, Grants Officer/Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-447-5537. The announcement also referenced an additional information link directing interested parties to the full announcement for complete requirements, continuation instructions, and any reporting or performance expectations tied to the ongoing project.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program Continuation Application.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 13 DN 130 NF NC001.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant opportunity is issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 97.130.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. It is explicitly labeled a Continuation Application, meaning it is not a broad, open competition. It is intended for an existing awardee or an organization already participating under a prior, related award to apply for continued funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility criteria specifically exclude institutions of higher education.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates DHS expects substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funds. This can include ongoing coordination, shared planning, programmatic oversight, and close collaboration on objectives, deliverables, and performance measures.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Education.
What kinds of activities might be supported under the Education category?
Based on the description, supported activities likely relate to education-focused efforts that build national nuclear forensics expertise, such as training, curriculum development, pipeline-building, professional development, or other educational efforts that strengthen the workforce and talent base.
How many awards does DHS expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates one award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $2,450,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $2,450,000.
Does having the same floor and ceiling mean the award amount is fixed?
It generally indicates DHS has already scoped the continuation amount and expects the continuation award to be made at that fixed level rather than within a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the applicant is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is December 13, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is December 20, 2012.
Why is the application window so short?
The information notes the very short window is typical of continuation actions rather than new, open competitive grants.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. It has an archive date of January 19, 2013, indicating it was later taken out of active circulation as a past solicitation.
Which office provides administrative oversight for this opportunity?
Administrative oversight is attributed to the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
Who was the listed point of contact?
The listed point of contact was Arvette Leake Davis, identified as a Grants Officer/Grants Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 202-447-5537.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The announcement indicates that applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically could use the listed point of contact (Arvette Leake Davis) for assistance.
Where can applicants find complete requirements and continuation instructions?
The announcement referenced an additional information link directing interested parties to the full announcement for complete requirements, continuation instructions, and any reporting or performance expectations tied to the ongoing project.
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