Closed · W911NF26S0075 · CFDA 12.630 · Discretionary

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

Federal grant opportunity posted by Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1.5M-$10M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 10, 2026
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions is a closed discretionary listing from Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command that offered $1,500,000 -- $10,000,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1.5M-$10M
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
12.630
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions - is cataloged under number W911NF26S0075 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.630, posted by Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 5, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,500,000 -- $10,000,000. It expects to issue 5 awards. 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 April 10, 2026. 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

$1,500,000 -- $10,000,000

Close Date

April 10, 2026

Posted

February 5, 2026

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Grant

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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.

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Agency Contact

William A Creech Contracting Officer Phone 9195494387

Key Dates

Posted February 5, 2026
Close Date April 10, 2026
Archive Date May 10, 2026
Last Updated February 5, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions", offered by Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command. It is associated with CFDA program 12.630. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 10, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,500,000 -- $10,000,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
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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