Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 10 R 0005
Apply for W911NF 10 R 0005
- 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 "The Department of Defense (DoD) Instrumentation Program For Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) Fiscal Year 2010" 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 Apr 23, 2010 and posted on Apr 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 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 $4,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This program is a set aside for Tribal Colleges and Universities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Defense (DoD), through the Department of the Army Materiel Command, released a Fiscal Year 2010 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Instrumentation Program for Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). This competitive grant opportunity is specifically set aside for TCUs and is designed to strengthen science, mathematics, and engineering education and research capacity. The core purpose is to help eligible institutions acquire equipment and instrumentation that can directly improve existing instructional and research facilities, modernize and enhance curricula, or support the creation of new laboratories, academic programs, and technical capabilities in these fields.
Funding for the opportunity was announced under Funding Opportunity Number W911NF 10 R 0005, with an estimated total program funding level of $4,800,000. Individual awards could be as large as $400,000, and there was no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, aligned with CFDA number 12.630 (Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide institutional matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
In practical terms, the program is oriented toward tangible capacity-building outcomes: purchasing and installing scientific or engineering instrumentation, upgrading lab environments, or obtaining equipment that enables new types of experiments, training, or research activities that were not previously feasible. The emphasis is on how the requested equipment will augment what the institution already has, close capability gaps, expand hands-on learning, and support stronger education or research programs in STEM areas. While the summary does not enumerate specific allowable equipment types, the framing strongly indicates support for laboratory and technical instrumentation that can be integrated into teaching and/or research infrastructure.
Key dates for the FY 2010 competition were as follows: the opportunity was posted and created on April 23, 2010; the original and current closing date was June 15, 2010; and the opportunity was archived on July 15, 2010. Applicants seeking the full announcement were directed to an ARL (Army Research Laboratory) website link, and those who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically were instructed to contact Ernie Dixon, a Procurement Analyst, by phone at 919-549-4270 (email listed in the source but not provided in the text shown).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Fiscal Year 2010 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Instrumentation Program for Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), released by the Department of Defense (DoD) through the Department of the Army Materiel Command.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the Department of Defense (DoD), through the Department of the Army Materiel Command. The announcement references the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) as the source for the full announcement.
What is the main purpose of the Instrumentation Program for TCUs?
The purpose is to strengthen science, mathematics, and engineering education and research capacity at eligible Tribal Colleges and Universities by supporting the acquisition of equipment and instrumentation that improves instructional and research facilities, modernizes curricula, enhances existing programs, and/or enables new laboratories or technical capabilities.
Who is eligible to apply?
This is a competitive opportunity specifically set aside for Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The information provided does not list any other eligible applicant types.
Is this a competitive program?
Yes. It is described as a competitive grant opportunity set aside for TCUs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W911NF 10 R 0005.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How much total funding was estimated for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $4,800,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as large as $400,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, and applicants were not required to provide institutional matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
What kinds of activities does the program support?
The program supports tangible capacity-building outcomes, such as purchasing and installing scientific or engineering instrumentation, upgrading laboratory environments, and obtaining equipment that enables new experiments, training, or research activities.
What academic areas are emphasized?
The opportunity is designed to strengthen science, mathematics, and engineering education and research capacity, with an emphasis on STEM-related instructional and research infrastructure.
How should applicants justify the equipment request?
Based on the description provided, proposals should emphasize how the requested equipment will augment existing capabilities, close capability gaps, expand hands-on learning, and support stronger STEM education and/or research programs. The narrative emphasis is on direct improvements to facilities, curricula, laboratories, programs, and technical capabilities.
Does the announcement specify exactly which equipment types are allowable?
The summary provided does not enumerate specific allowable equipment types. However, the framing indicates support for laboratory and technical instrumentation that can be integrated into teaching and/or research infrastructure in science, mathematics, and engineering.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is aligned with CFDA 12.630, titled Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 23, 2010.
What was the closing date to apply?
The original and current closing date was June 15, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 15, 2010, and the closing date listed is June 15, 2010.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to an Army Research Laboratory (ARL) website link for the full announcement.
Who should be contacted if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically?
Applicants were instructed to contact Ernie Dixon, a Procurement Analyst, by phone at 919-549-4270 if they had trouble accessing the announcement electronically.
Is an email contact provided in the information shown?
An email was referenced as being listed in the source, but it is not provided in the text shown here.
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