2016 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Granting Bachelor Degrees

Agency: Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division

97.062 -- Scientific Leadership Awards

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is DHS’s primary research and development (R&D) arm. S&T manages science and technology research, from development through transition, for the department's operational components and the nation’s first responders. S&T’s engineers, scientists and researchers work closely with industry and academic partners to ensure R&D investments address the high-priority needs of today and the growing demands of the future.The DHS Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) program is one of several programs administered by the S&T Office of University Programs. Through the...

SLA program, OUP seeks to build a diverse, highly capable, technical workforce for the homeland security enterprise. This NOFO is soliciting applications from Minority Serving Intuitions (MSIs) to establish programs that relevant to S&T’s mission within their institutions or MSI networks.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

stephanie dawkins grants specialist Phone 202-447-0495

Email

stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FY2016_MSI_NOFO_revised_August_4_2016.pdf	Full Announcement	Aug 4, 2016 07:19 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://fpdi.adobeconnect.com/hsup/

Archived: November 4, 2016

Application process

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Award

$3,600,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$1,000,000

Award Minimum

$1,200,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DHS-16-ST-062-001

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

August 3, 2016

Archive date:

November 4, 2016