Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSGEO 15 GR 004 031116
Apply for DOSGEO 15 GR 004 031116
- The DOS-GEO in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "University Research Program in Public Policy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 11, 2016 and posted on Mar 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 02, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 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 University Research Program in Public Policy (Funding Opportunity Number: DOSGEO 15 GR 004 031116) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by DOS-GEO under the education funding activity category. The program is structured to support a single project award, with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) indicating it expects to make one grant in total.
The opportunity is open to eligible nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS, specifically excluding institutions of higher education. In practice, this means qualified independent nonprofits can apply, but universities and colleges themselves are not eligible applicants under this announcement.
The maximum funding amount available for the award is $300,000 (the award ceiling), and the agency anticipates issuing only one award, making this a competitive, single-recipient funding opportunity. The funding instrument is a grant, reflecting a standard financial assistance arrangement rather than a contract for procurement.
Key dates for the announcement show it was created and posted on March 11, 2016, and the application deadline was May 2, 2016 (with no extension indicated, since the original and current closing dates match). The brief description provided states only that PAS will award one grant for the project, without additional detail in the source text about project scope, specific research topics, required activities, or performance expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled University Research Program in Public Policy.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DOSGEO 15 GR 004 031116.
3) Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by DOS-GEO, and the announcement notes involvement from the Public Affairs Section (PAS).
4) What type of funding is this (grant, contract, or something else)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity and the funding instrument is a grant, meaning it is a financial assistance award rather than a procurement contract.
5) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the education funding activity category.
6) How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) indicates it expects to make one grant in total. This is a single project award opportunity.
7) What is the maximum amount of funding available?
The award ceiling is $300,000, which is the maximum funding amount available for the single award.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to eligible nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS.
9) Are universities or colleges eligible to apply?
No. The announcement specifically excludes institutions of higher education. In practice, that means universities and colleges themselves are not eligible applicants under this announcement.
10) Can an independent nonprofit apply even if the project relates to university research?
Based on the eligibility statement provided, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit can apply, as long as it is not an institution of higher education. The text provided does not include additional conditions beyond the stated eligibility and exclusion.
11) Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. Since the agency anticipates issuing only one award and there is a stated funding ceiling, this should be treated as a competitive, single-recipient funding opportunity.
12) When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was created and posted on March 11, 2016.
13) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (closing date) was May 2, 2016.
14) Was the deadline extended?
No extension is indicated. The information provided states that the original and current closing dates match, which implies no extension.
15) What does PAS plan to fund under this opportunity?
The brief description provided states only that PAS will award one grant for the project. No additional details are included in the provided text about the project scope, required activities, performance expectations, or specific research topics.
16) Does the announcement specify research topics or required deliverables?
No. The source text provided does not include details on specific public policy research topics, required deliverables, or performance measures.
17) Where can applicants find details about project scope or requirements?
The information provided here does not include any additional documentation or links describing scope or requirements. Based on the provided text alone, those details are not specified.
18) What does "award ceiling" mean in this announcement?
In this context, the award ceiling refers to the maximum amount that can be awarded under this opportunity, which is $300,000.
19) Is more than one project expected to be funded?
No. The program is structured to support a single project award, and PAS expects to make one grant total.
20) Is this a procurement action (a contract) or financial assistance (a grant)?
This is financial assistance in the form of a grant, not a procurement contract.
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