Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions

Name: Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions
Creator: Department of Defense
Keywords: GRANT

Department of DefenseDept of the Army -- Materiel Command

AI Overview

DoD seeks to strengthen research capacity at historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions by funding proposals aligned with defense research priorities in STEM. This initiative aims to build research infrastructure while developing the next generation of scientists and engineers in critical national security areas.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

$1,500,000 – $10,000,000

Release Date

February 5, 2026

Due Date

April 10, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

<p>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.</p>

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Change History

Status ChangedApr 11, 2026 at 1:43 AM