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"Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions (W911NF26S0075)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions (W911NF26S0075) is sponsored by Department of the Army -- Materiel Command. This pilot program aims to increase research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority-Serving Institutions.
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Opportunity Listing - Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions Agency: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command Assistance Listings: 12.
630 -- Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering Last Updated: February 5, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov This solicitation invites applications (also referred to as “proposals”) to increase the capacity of eligible institutions to achieve very high research activity status on the Carnegie Classification scale.
The proposals must align with the research areas of interest to the DoW (which includes the USW(R&E) and the ARL) and enhance the education of students in areas of STEM that align with the DoW research interests. As provided in Section 223 of the FY 2023 NDAA, eligibility for this competition is open only to “covered educational institutions,” aimed at achieving very high research status on the Carnegie Classification scale.
Institutions currently classified as very high research status (R1) on the Carnegie Classification website are not eligible to participate in this opportunity. https://carnegieclassifications. acenet.
edu/Additional eligibility for this FOA are defined as:a. The term ‘‘eligible institution’’ means a historically Black college or university or other minority-serving institution that is classified as such at the time of participation in the program. b.
The term ‘‘historically Black college or university’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘part B institution’’ under section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20U. S. C.
1061). c. The term ‘‘other minority-serving institution’’ means an institution of higher education specified in paragraphs (2) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1067q(a)). Eligible applicants include community colleges or other two-year degree granting institutions meeting the definition of a “eligible institution. ” Grantor contact information william.
a. creech3. civ@army.
mil File name Description Last updated W911NF26S0075_Pilot_Program. pdf W911NF26S0075 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: Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority-Serving Institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,500,000 minimum. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 10, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions (W911NF26S0075) is funded by Department of the Army -- Materiel Command. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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