Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 ST 061 001
Apply for DHS 09 ST 061 001
- 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 "The National Center of Excellence for Zoonotic and Animal Disease Defense" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.061 Centers for Homeland Security.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 4, 2008 and posted on Nov 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division, announced a discretionary grant opportunity to establish and support "The National Center of Excellence for Zoonotic and Animal Disease Defense." The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means DHS expects substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing the work rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal interaction. The program sits under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is listed under CFDA 97.061 (Centers for Homeland Security). In practical terms, this opportunity is aimed at building a university-based center that can strengthen the nations ability to prevent, detect, and respond to zoonotic diseases (those that can spread between animals and people) and other animal disease threats with implications for homeland security.
Funding for this opportunity is significant and is intended to support a single awardee. DHS anticipated making 1 award with an estimated total funding amount of $30,000,000. The expected annual or project-period award size is reflected in the stated range, with an award floor of $3,000,000 and an award ceiling of $5,000,000. No cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants are not expected to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award, which can lower the barrier for eligible institutions to compete.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, specifically public and state-controlled colleges and universities and private institutions of higher education. This indicates the Center of Excellence model DHS is using here is anchored in academic research capacity, training pipelines, and the ability to convene multidisciplinary expertise (for example: veterinary medicine, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, risk analysis, and emergency management). While the short synopsis does not include the technical scope, the title and program category strongly imply that the winning institution would be expected to conduct applied research and development relevant to animal and zoonotic disease defense, translate findings into usable tools or practices, and potentially support workforce development and partnerships that can improve preparedness and response capabilities.
Key administrative dates show the announcement was posted on November 21, 2008 (with a creation date of December 4, 2008). The original application deadline was December 31, 2008, later extended to a current closing date of January 30, 2009. The opportunity was scheduled to be archived on February 28, 2009. The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 09 ST 061 001, and the official title is "The National Center of Excellence for Zoonotic and Animal Disease Defense." The solicitation directs interested parties to consult the Full Announcement for complete requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions, which are not included in the brief listing.
For applicants or others who could not access the full announcement electronically, the DHS point of contact listed is Melanie Bales, Grants Specialist. The notice provides both email and phone contact details: melanie.bales@dhs.gov and 202-447-5522.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division, to establish and support "The National Center of Excellence for Zoonotic and Animal Disease Defense."
2) What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title is "The National Center of Excellence for Zoonotic and Animal Disease Defense."
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 09 ST 061 001.
4) What type of award is DHS offering?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This generally means DHS expects substantial involvement in shaping, guiding, or overseeing the work, rather than providing funds with minimal federal interaction.
5) Which DHS office is managing this opportunity?
DHS is offering this opportunity through its Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
6) What program area or activity category does this fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
7) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 97.061 (Centers for Homeland Security).
8) What is the purpose of establishing this Center of Excellence?
Based on the opportunity title and program context, the purpose is to build a university-based center that strengthens the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to zoonotic diseases (diseases that can spread between animals and people) and other animal disease threats with homeland security implications.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, specifically:
- Public and state-controlled colleges and universities
- Private institutions of higher education
10) Is this opportunity intended for multiple awardees or a single awardee?
DHS anticipated making 1 award. The funding is intended to support a single awardee.
11) How much total funding is anticipated?
The estimated total funding amount anticipated for this opportunity is $30,000,000.
12) What is the expected award size (floor and ceiling)?
The stated award range includes:
- Award floor: $3,000,000
- Award ceiling: $5,000,000
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants are not expected to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
14) What kinds of work might the Center be expected to perform?
The brief listing does not provide the detailed technical scope. However, the title and program category strongly imply applied research and development related to zoonotic and animal disease defense, and may also involve translating findings into usable tools or practices and supporting workforce development and partnerships that improve preparedness and response capabilities.
15) What disciplines or expertise areas are implied as relevant?
While the synopsis does not prescribe disciplines, it indicates a university-based Center of Excellence model that could involve multidisciplinary expertise such as veterinary medicine, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, risk analysis, and emergency management.
16) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted on November 21, 2008, and it lists a creation date of December 4, 2008.
17) What was the original application deadline, and was it extended?
The original application deadline was December 31, 2008, and it was later extended.
18) What is the current closing date?
The current closing date listed is January 30, 2009.
19) When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The opportunity was scheduled to be archived on February 28, 2009.
20) Where can applicants find the complete requirements and evaluation criteria?
The solicitation directs interested parties to consult the Full Announcement for complete requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. Those details are not included in the brief listing provided here.
21) Who is the DHS point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed DHS point of contact is Melanie Bales, Grants Specialist.
22) How can someone contact the DHS point of contact?
The notice provides the following contact details for Melanie Bales:
- Email: melanie.bales@dhs.gov
- Phone: 202-447-5522
23) What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice indicates that applicants or others who cannot access the full announcement electronically should use the listed point of contact information for Melanie Bales, Grants Specialist.
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