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Grant Program for HBCU and TCCU Research and Development Infrastructure Enhancement

This opportunity invites eligible Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) to apply for research and development infrastructure enhancement grants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (soliciting on behalf of Education) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for institutional infrastructure and capacity building - Products/Services Requested: - Discretionary grants for research and development infrastructure at HBCUs and TCCUs - Eligible activities include: - Improving physical research infrastructure (labs, facilities) - Hiring and retaining research-related personnel - Supporting research internships and fellowships - Creating and supporting research centers - Building data and collaboration infrastructure - Expanding academic programs - Acquiring and installing research-related equipment and technology - Faculty professional development - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Subject to Build America, Buy America Act requirements for domestic sourcing of iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials - 1:1 cost match required (can include in-kind donations) - Indirect cost reimbursement capped at 8% of modified total direct cost base - Subgrants to other entities to directly carry out project activities are not permitted - Estimated total available funds: $15,000,000 - Individual awards: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 over a 48-month project period - Approximately 5 awards expected

Description

This grant program provides funds to HBCUs and TCCUs to implement transformational investments in research infrastructure. The scope includes enhancing research productivity, faculty expertise, graduate programs, physical infrastructure, human capital development, and partnerships to increase external and sustained funding. Eligible applicants include nonprofit Native American tribal organizations, private and public institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The program aims to support institutions in increasing their research activity levels and infrastructure over a 48-month project period.

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