The DoD is soliciting applications for the acquisition of
equipment/instrumentation under the Fiscal Year 2025 Research and Education
Program for HBCUs/MIs. The Research and Education Program is designed to
enhance the research capabilities of HBCUs and MIs and to strengthen their STEM
education programs. The purpose of the funding under this FOA is to (1) support
the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation to augment existing capabilities
or to develop new capabilities in research areas of interest to DoD, and (2)
attract students to pursue studies leading to STEM careers. Although funding
provided under this FOA cannot be used for student support, in order to further
DoD’s objective of attracting students to pursue studies leading to STEM
careers, applicants must address the impact of the requested
equipment/instrumentation on student participation in research.

Individual awards will range from $200,000 to $1,000,000.

All awards will have a performance period of 12 months.

Cost sharing is not required.