Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 19 S 0009
The Fiscal Year 2020 Department of Defense Basic Research Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) is a discretionary grant opportunity sponsored by the Department of the Army, Materiel Command (CFDA 12.630), focused specifically on supporting basic research at eligible minority-serving institutions. The funding announcement (W911NF-19-S-0009) emphasizes that proposed work must meet the DoD definition of "basic research," meaning it should be aimed at expanding fundamental scientific knowledge rather than building a near-term product, prototype, or specific application. In practical terms, the program is looking for systematic study and experimentation that increases understanding of underlying phenomena and observable facts, with the expectation that this foundational knowledge can later contribute to long-term national security needs.
The research scope is broad but clearly anchored in disciplines that the DoD associates with future defense relevance. It includes physical sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, life sciences, and information sciences. The key point is that projects should be exploratory and theory- or discovery-driven, rather than applied development or implementation work. Proposals are expected to advance fundamental understanding in their field, even if the immediate outcomes do not translate directly into a deployable capability. This aligns with the DoD's long-horizon approach to building the scientific base that can enable future defense technologies and mission capabilities.
Eligibility is restricted by statute (10 U.S.C. 2362) to "covered educational institutions." That category includes (1) 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.), and (2) accredited post-secondary minority institutions. Notably, the opportunity is not limited only to traditional four-year universities; community colleges and other two-year degree-granting institutions can also apply, as long as they meet the definition of a covered educational institution. The eligible applicant type is listed as "Others," reflecting this specialized, institution-based eligibility rather than a typical open competition.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant (not a contract), categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The original closing date for submissions was July 15, 2019, and the announcement was created on April 10, 2019. The posted award ceiling is $660,000, indicating the maximum anticipated funding level per award under the announcement as published. While the notice lists "ExpectedAwards" without a number, the ceiling provides a concrete sense of the upper bound of individual project funding. Overall, the opportunity is designed to strengthen and expand basic research capacity and output at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions by funding fundamental, defense-relevant scientific inquiry.Apply for W911NF 19 S 0009
- The Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2020 Department of Defense Basic Research Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-04-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-07-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $660,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Fiscal Year 2020 Department of Defense Basic Research Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI).
Which agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsor is the Department of the Army, Materiel Command, within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
What is the funding announcement number?
The funding announcement (solicitation) number is W911NF-19-S-0009.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 12.630.
Is this funding a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant (not a contract).
What type of research does this program fund?
The program funds DoD-defined "basic research." That means the work should focus on expanding fundamental scientific knowledge through systematic study and experimentation, rather than building a near-term product, prototype, or specific application.
How does the DoD define "basic research" for this opportunity?
Basic research is described as theory- or discovery-driven work intended to increase understanding of underlying phenomena and observable facts. The expectation is that this foundational knowledge may later contribute to long-term national security needs, even if it does not immediately translate into a deployable capability.
What kinds of projects are not a good fit for this program based on the description?
Projects that are primarily aimed at near-term product development, prototypes, or implementation of a specific application are not aligned with the stated emphasis. The announcement highlights exploratory, fundamental research rather than applied development or deployment-focused efforts.
What research areas are included in the scope?
The scope is broad and includes physical sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, life sciences, and information sciences, as long as the work remains within a basic research frame and connects to areas the DoD associates with future defense relevance.
Does the research need to have immediate defense applications?
No. The description emphasizes advancing fundamental understanding even if the immediate outcomes do not translate directly into a near-term, deployable capability. The program reflects a long-horizon approach to building the scientific base for future defense technologies and mission capabilities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted by statute (10 U.S.C. 2362) to "covered educational institutions."
What is a "covered educational institution" under this opportunity?
Based on the description, covered educational institutions include: (1) 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.), and (2) accredited post-secondary minority institutions.
Are only traditional four-year universities eligible?
No. The description specifically notes that community colleges and other two-year degree-granting institutions may apply, as long as they meet the definition of a covered educational institution.
Why is the eligible applicant type listed as "Others"?
It is listed as "Others" because eligibility is specialized and institution-based (limited to covered educational institutions) rather than a typical open competition for common applicant categories.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen and expand basic research capacity and output at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions by funding fundamental, defense-relevant scientific inquiry.
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posted award ceiling is $660,000, which indicates the maximum anticipated funding level per award under the published announcement.
How many awards are expected?
The notice lists "ExpectedAwards" without specifying a number. The information provided does not state how many awards will be made.
When was the funding announcement created?
The announcement was created on April 10, 2019.
What was the submission closing date?
The original closing date for submissions was July 15, 2019.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary grant opportunity?
Based on the description provided, it indicates the funding is awarded through a competitive grant process under the sponsor's discretion, consistent with the requirements and scope described in the announcement.
What is the central proposal requirement emphasized in the announcement?
The central requirement emphasized is that proposed work must meet the DoD definition of basic research: exploratory, systematic, and aimed at expanding fundamental scientific knowledge rather than delivering a near-term prototype or application.
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