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Request for Information on Barriers to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in applying for Nuclear Forensics Research Awards (NFRAs)

Agency: Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division

Assistance Listings
  • 97.130 -- National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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The intent of this Request for Information (RFI) is to provide an opportunity for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to share information on the barriers encountered in applying to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcements for Nuclear Forensics Research Awards (NFRAs) under the National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program (NNFEDP). Responses to this RFI will help CWMD understand challenges and improvements DHS can make in future NFRA award opportunities that will improve participation from HBCUs.


THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Providing a response to this request will not give any advantage to any organization in any subsequent Notice of Funding Opportunity. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

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

Additional information

We welcome respondents from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to review and respond to the questions outlined in the RFI.

Grantor contact information

Description

Shareef J Prater Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-5903

Email

shareef.prater@dhs.gov

shareef.prater@dhs.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
RFI_-_HBCUs_Final_.pdf
RFI - HBCUs
Mar 24, 2023 06:12 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Archived: August 30, 2023

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFI-DHS-23-CWMD-130-001

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Other

Opportunity Category Explanation:

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY

Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

3

Posted date:

March 8, 2023

Archive date:

August 30, 2023

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