Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for The Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Modeling and Stimulation Program (MSP), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116S | ED GRANTS 063022 001

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The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) called the Modeling and Stimulation Program (MSP), listed under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116S. The program is run by the U.S. Department of Education and is focused specifically on strengthening modeling and simulation education at institutions of higher education. In practical terms, the Department is looking to fund colleges and universities that want to create, expand, or improve academic pathways in modeling and simulation, including both degree programs and certificate programs.

The central purpose of MSP is to grow the field of modeling and simulation within higher education by helping institutions build stronger curriculum and training options. This can include developing new programs where none exist, modernizing existing programs to better match current industry and research needs, and increasing access to credentials that prepare students for careers where modeling and simulation skills are important. Modeling and simulation is broadly relevant across many disciplines, including engineering, computer science, data analytics, health and medicine, cybersecurity, logistics and supply chains, manufacturing, emergency management, and other areas where complex systems are studied and tested in virtual or simulated environments.

A notable feature of this opportunity is that it is not limited to awarding funds for individual campus projects. The Department also plans to form a task force that will include successful grantees along with other subject matter experts. The goal of that task force is to raise awareness of modeling and simulation as a field of study and to help further define what modeling and simulation education should look like across institutions. That implies an emphasis on sharing lessons learned, identifying common standards or competencies, and building broader recognition of modeling and simulation as a distinct academic and workforce-relevant area.

Eligibility is aimed primarily at institutions of higher education. The eligible applicant categories listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with an additional category of "others" that requires clarification in the official notice. Because eligibility details can hinge on definitions, institutional status, or specific conditions, applicants are expected to rely on the Federal Register notice for the definitive requirements, including any special eligibility provisions captured under the "others" category.

From a funding and competition standpoint, the opportunity was posted June 30, 2022, with applications made available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 15, 2022, and the deadline for intergovernmental review was October 13, 2022. The opportunity anticipates making about 9 awards, and the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $1,155,000 per award. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is education. The opportunity number is ED GRANTS 063022 001, and the program sits under CFDA/ALN umbrella 84.116, specifically identified here as 84.116S.

The Department emphasizes that the brief description provided is only a synopsis, and that the binding requirements are contained in the official application notice published in the Federal Register. Applicants are directed to consult that notice for critical details such as the application package requirements, any pre-application steps, submission procedures, performance measures, priorities, and the program contact information. The Department also points applicants to the Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 27, 2021) for the standard rules on where and how to obtain and submit applications.

For questions, the listed federal contact is Robin M. Dabney at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B117, Washington, DC 20202-4260, phone (202) 453-7908, email Robin.Dabney@ed.gov.

• The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for The Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Modeling and Stimulation Program (MSP), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116S" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.116.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jun 30, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2022 Applications Available June 30, 2022. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 15, 2022. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review October 13, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Robin M. Dabney, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B117, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone (202) 453-7908. Email Robin.Dabney@ed.gov.. (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 $1,155,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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