Opportunity Information: Apply for N00014 20 S F001
The FY2020 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to support science and technology research and related R&D efforts. The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number N00014-20-S-F001 and CFDA 12.300. Its purpose, as reflected in the announcement, is to direct Navy research funding to eligible Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the United States that have degree-granting STEM programs, strengthening their capacity to contribute to defense-relevant research and the broader STEM workforce.
Eligibility is tightly defined by statute and limited to U.S.-based MSIs of higher education with STEM degree programs, consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2362. An institution must qualify in one of two ways: (A) it must be an institution of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, or (B) it must be an accredited post-secondary MSI. The announcement highlights an important documentation requirement for institutions that are MSIs but not formally designated as an HBCU or a Tribal College or University (TCU). Because MSI eligibility can vary year to year based on enrollment, accreditation, and similar factors, those non-HBCU and non-TCU institutions must provide a current academic year letter from the U.S. Department of Education certifying Title III or Title V eligibility. This letter must be submitted at the white paper stage; if it is missing, the institution is treated as ineligible and the white paper will not be reviewed.
The program also imposes strict personnel and team structure rules. The Principal Investigator and all proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens as of December 18, 2019, which is the white paper due date referenced in the announcement. In addition, awards under this funding opportunity are structured as single-PI efforts: co-PIs are not permitted, and subawards are not allowed. That means the work is expected to be performed and led within one eligible institution under one PI, rather than distributed across multiple institutions or formally partnered through subcontracts/subawards.
From a budget and review standpoint, the announcement makes clear that cost sharing is not expected and will not influence merit review. Applicants should not assume that offering voluntary cost share will improve competitiveness; the program intends to evaluate submissions on their technical and programmatic merits rather than on an institution's ability to contribute additional funds. Administrative details in the listing indicate an original closing date of March 4, 2020, with the full program description and complete instructions referenced as being contained in the official announcement.Apply for N00014 20 S F001
- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2020 Department of Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-11-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-03-04. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs - FY2020 DoN HBCU/MI Program (ONR) - N00014-20-S-F001 (CFDA 12.300)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY2020 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program, a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to support science and technology research and related research and development (R&D) efforts.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N00014-20-S-F001. The CFDA number is 12.300.
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose, as reflected in the announcement, is to direct Navy research funding to eligible Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the United States that have degree-granting STEM programs. The intent is to strengthen these institutions' capacity to contribute to defense-relevant research and the broader STEM workforce.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited by statute and is tightly defined. Applicants must be U.S.-based Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) of higher education with STEM degree programs, consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2362.
How does an institution qualify as an eligible MSI under this opportunity?
An institution must qualify in one of two ways:
- (A) It must be an institution of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965; or
- (B) It must be an accredited post-secondary MSI.
Are all MSIs required to submit a Department of Education eligibility letter?
No. The documentation requirement is emphasized for institutions that are MSIs but are not formally designated as an HBCU or a Tribal College or University (TCU). Those non-HBCU and non-TCU institutions must provide a current academic year letter from the U.S. Department of Education certifying Title III or Title V eligibility.
Why is the Department of Education letter required for some institutions?
The announcement notes that MSI eligibility can vary from year to year due to factors such as enrollment, accreditation, and similar considerations. Because of that variability, non-HBCU and non-TCU institutions must provide a current academic year letter certifying Title III or Title V eligibility.
When must the Department of Education Title III/Title V eligibility letter be submitted?
The letter must be submitted at the white paper stage. If it is missing, the institution is treated as ineligible and the white paper will not be reviewed.
What happens if the required eligibility letter is not included with the white paper?
If a non-HBCU and non-TCU MSI does not include the required current academic year Department of Education Title III/Title V eligibility letter at the white paper stage, the institution is treated as ineligible and the white paper will not be reviewed.
Are there citizenship requirements for the Principal Investigator (PI) and project personnel?
Yes. The Principal Investigator and all proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens as of December 18, 2019, which is identified in the announcement as the white paper due date.
Is the program limited to single-PI efforts?
Yes. Awards under this funding opportunity are structured as single-PI efforts. Co-PIs are not permitted.
Are subawards allowed under this opportunity?
No. Subawards are not allowed. The work is expected to be performed and led within one eligible institution under one Principal Investigator, rather than distributed across multiple institutions through subcontracts/subawards.
Can the project be led by one institution and formally partnered with another institution via subaward?
Not under this funding opportunity as described. The announcement states that subawards are not allowed and that awards are intended to be single-PI efforts carried out within one eligible institution.
Is cost sharing required or expected?
No. The announcement states that cost sharing is not expected.
Will offering voluntary cost share improve competitiveness in review?
The announcement indicates that cost sharing will not influence merit review. Applicants should not assume voluntary cost share will improve competitiveness, because submissions are intended to be evaluated on technical and programmatic merits rather than on an institution's ability to contribute additional funds.
What types of activities does the program support?
The program supports science and technology research and related R&D efforts, with an emphasis on strengthening defense-relevant research capacity at eligible MSIs with degree-granting STEM programs.
What is the key statutory reference mentioned for eligibility?
The announcement ties eligibility to statutory requirements consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2362.
What is the closing date listed for this opportunity?
Administrative details in the listing indicate an original closing date of March 4, 2020.
Where are the full program description and complete instructions located?
The listing indicates that the full program description and complete instructions are contained in the official announcement.
Is the white paper stage referenced in this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement references a white paper stage and links certain requirements to that stage, including submission of the Department of Education Title III/Title V eligibility letter for non-HBCU and non-TCU MSIs and the citizenship requirement being measured as of the white paper due date (December 18, 2019).
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