Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 12 R 0009
Apply for W911NF 12 R 0009
- The Dept of the Army Materiel Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630 Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2012 and posted on May 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 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 $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This program is set aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions. For more information see Page 5 of the BAA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army (Army Materiel Command), released a FY 2012 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) called the Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI). This opportunity is a discretionary grant program intended specifically as a set-aside for HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions, meaning the primary applicants are expected to be those eligible institution types. At the same time, the announcement highlights a pathway for partnerships: subgrantees may include other accredited institutions, and those partner institutions do not have to be HBCUs or MSIs. In practice, that structure supports collaborative teams where an HBCU or MSI leads the proposal while bringing in complementary expertise or facilities from other universities or colleges.
The program is designed around a mix of research capacity-building and workforce development goals tied to national security needs. The BAA emphasizes strengthening research programs and institutional capabilities in scientific and engineering areas that matter to DoD missions, while also increasing HBCU/MI participation in DoD research and education activities more broadly. A major education outcome is to increase the number of STEM graduates, including students from groups that have been historically underrepresented in science and engineering. Another key priority is encouraging meaningful collaboration across institutions of higher education, which can include joint research projects, shared educational initiatives, and cooperative training or mentoring models that expand what participating institutions can do over time.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.630 (Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering) and categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The estimated total funding amount for the announcement is $25,000,000. The posting lists an award floor of $650,000 and an award ceiling of $650,000, which indicates the individual award amount referenced in the listing is set at that level. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce barriers for institutions that may have limited ability to provide non-federal match.
For submission logistics, proposals were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number W911NF 12 R 0009. The closing deadline was 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, with the opportunity later archived on August 10, 2012. The full BAA and detailed proposal instructions were made available via the Army Research Laboratory website and were also posted within Grants.gov. For help accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Vonetta Goodson, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 919-549-4291 or by email at vonetta.y.goodson.civ@mail.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the FY 2012 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI)" released by the Department of Defense through the Department of the Army (Army Materiel Command).
What is the purpose of the HBCU/MI Research and Education Program?
The program is designed to strengthen research programs and institutional capabilities in scientific and engineering areas that support Department of Defense mission needs, while also expanding HBCU/MI participation in DoD research and education activities. It also supports workforce development goals tied to national security needs, including increasing the number of STEM graduates and supporting students from groups historically underrepresented in science and engineering.
Who is the primary intended applicant for this grant?
The program is described as a set-aside intended specifically for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The primary applicants are expected to be eligible institution types (HBCUs and MSIs).
Can non-HBCU/MSI institutions participate in a proposal?
Yes. The announcement describes a partnership pathway where subgrantees may include other accredited institutions. Those partner institutions do not have to be HBCUs or MSIs. This supports team structures where an HBCU or MSI leads the proposal and partners bring complementary expertise or facilities.
What kinds of partnerships or collaborations does the BAA encourage?
The BAA emphasizes meaningful collaboration across institutions of higher education. Examples described include joint research projects, shared educational initiatives, and cooperative training or mentoring models intended to expand institutional capabilities over time.
What types of activities does the program support?
Based on the description provided, the program supports a mix of research capacity-building and education/workforce development activities aligned with DoD-relevant scientific and engineering areas. It also aims to increase STEM graduates and broaden participation in DoD research and education activities.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.630, "Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering."
How is the opportunity categorized?
The listing categorizes it under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the announcement?
The estimated total funding amount for the announcement is $25,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size shown in the posting?
The posting lists an award floor of $650,000 and an award ceiling of $650,000, indicating the individual award amount referenced in the listing is set at $650,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
How were proposals submitted?
Proposals were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W911NF 12 R 0009.
What was the application deadline?
The closing deadline was 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on August 10, 2012.
Where could applicants find the full BAA and proposal instructions?
The full BAA and detailed proposal instructions were made available via the Army Research Laboratory website and were also posted within Grants.gov.
Who was the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Vonetta Goodson, Contracting Officer.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Vonetta Goodson could be reached by phone at 919-549-4291 or by email at vonetta.y.goodson.civ@mail.mil.
What is the administering DoD component mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement is described as being released by the Department of Defense through the Department of the Army (Army Materiel Command).
What is the main institutional benefit highlighted by the program structure?
The program emphasizes strengthening research programs and institutional capabilities. The partnership structure described (HBCU/MSI as lead with optional accredited subgrantee partners) is intended to help institutions expand what they can do over time by pairing leadership from eligible institutions with complementary expertise or facilities from collaborators.
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