2023 DHS SLA for Minority Serving Institutions (MSI)
Agency: Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
- 97.062 -- Scientific Leadership Awards
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Awarded institutions will:
a)Provide opportunities for students and faculty to engage in research projects addressingHomeland Security (HS) research areas.
b)Consistently engage with DHS S&T and the DHS Centers of Excellence (COEs) toensure that the program is effectively building the next generation workforce that willsupport the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE).
c)Develop innovative programs to experiential learning activities with government,academia, and the private sector for students studying science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) and faculty.
d)Engage with community colleges to identify the academic strengths of their local MS communities and promote pathways toward STEM degree completion and transition from 2-year to 4-year institutions.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2023_SLA_NOFO.pdf | 2023 SLA NOFO | Nov 4, 2022 02:48 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: February 3, 2023
Award
$9,000,000
Program Funding
9
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-23-ST-062-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
DHS S&T Office of University Program (OUP) is requesting applications for the SLAs from accredited U.S. colleges and universities defined as minority institutions and other minority serving institutions by § 365(3) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) (20 U.S.C. §1067k (3)).
History
Version:
6
Posted date:
November 4, 2022
Archive date:
February 3, 2023
