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"FY 25 DOD HBCU/MI Equipment/Instrumentation" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
FY 25 DOD HBCU/MI Equipment/Instrumentation is sponsored by Department of the Army – Materiel Command. Supports acquisition of equipment/instrumentation to enhance research capabilities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 25 DOD HBCU/MI Equipment/Instrumentation FY 25 DOD HBCU/MI Equipment/Instrumentation Agency: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command Assistance Listings: 12. 630 -- Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering Last Updated: February 21, 2025 View version history on Grants.
gov The DoD is soliciting applications for the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation under the Fiscal Year 2025 Research and Education Program for HBCUs/MIs. The Research and Education Program is designed to enhance the research capabilities of HBCUs and MIs and to strengthen their STEM education programs.
The purpose of the funding under this FOA is to (1) support the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation to augment existing capabilities or to develop new capabilities in research areas of interest to DoD, and (2) attract students to pursue studies leading to STEM careers.
Although funding provided under this FOA cannot be used for student support, in order to further DoD’s objective of attracting students to pursue studies leading to STEM careers, applicants must address the impact of the requested equipment/instrumentation on student participation in research As provided in 10 U.S.C. § 4144, eligibility for this competition is open only to “covered educational institutions,” which are defined as:a.
institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.) ; orb.
accredited post-secondary minority institutions. Eligible applicants include community colleges or other two-year degree granting institutions meeting the definition of a “covered educational institution. ” Grantor contact information william.
a. creech3. civ@army.
mil File name Description Last updated FY25_DoD_HBCU_MI_Equipment_FOA_2520005. pdf FY25 DOD HBCU/MI Equipment FOA Feb 21, 2025 11:33 AM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: HBCUs and MIs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was February 21, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FY 25 DOD HBCU/MI Equipment/Instrumentation is funded by Department of the Army – Materiel Command. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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