Closed · DHS-20-ST-062-001 · CFDA 97.062 · Discretionary

2020 DHS SLA for Minority Serving Institutions

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$470K-$470K
Award range
Closed
Status
October 9, 2020
Close date
7
Expected awards

The verdict

2020 DHS SLA for Minority Serving Institutions is a closed discretionary listing from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division that offered $470,000 -- $470,000 across 7 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$470K-$470K
award range
Closed
application status
7
expected awards
97.062
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 2020 DHS SLA for Minority Serving Institutions - is cataloged under number DHS-20-ST-062-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 97.062, posted by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 10, 2020 and last updated on September 2, 2020. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $470,000 -- $470,000. The agency has projected $3.3 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 7 awards. If the agency funds the expected 7 awards from the $3.3 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $470,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on October 9, 2020. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$470,000 -- $470,000

Close Date

October 9, 2020

Posted

August 10, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$3,290,000

Expected Awards

7

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

DHS S&T Office of University Program (OUP) is requesting applications for the SLAs from accredited U.S. colleges and universities defined as "minority institutions" by § 365(3) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) (20 U.S.C. § 1067k (3)). Awarded institutions will develop programs providing experiential learning activities for students already studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics an opportunity to connect to ongoing DHS research programs. SLA recipients will engage with local community colleges to identify the strengths of their local communities and promote their degree completion and transition from 2-year to 4-year institutions.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 20. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

stephanie h dawkins grants specialist Phone 202-447-0495

Key Dates

Posted August 10, 2020
Close Date October 9, 2020
Archive Date November 8, 2020
Last Updated September 2, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "2020 DHS SLA for Minority Serving Institutions", offered by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division. It is associated with CFDA program 97.062. DHS S&T Office of University Program (OUP) is requesting applications for the SLAs from accredited U.S. colleges and universities defined as "minority institutions" by § 365(3) of the Higher Education...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 9, 2020. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $470,000 -- $470,000. Total estimated funding: $3,290,000. Expected number of awards: 7.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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