Provide a 15,000 gross square foot molecular biology research laboratory on the morgan state science complex

The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded Morgan State University $5,445,000 on September 1, 2026, under the 2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grants program (CFDA 11.071) to plan, design, construct, and outfit a 15,000 gross square foot molecular biology research laboratory on the sixth floor of the new seven-story Science Complex for the Morgan State Science complex.

The laboratory will serve students, staff, and faculty at Morgan State University as well as research partners and Maryland communities. Performance will occur in Baltimore, Maryland, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2029. The award carries no sub-recipients. This is a non-competitive, congressionally identified project award under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, with Morgan State University as the only eligible recipient for this project title and funding amount.

Activities

Planning, design, construction, and outfitting of a state-of-the-art molecular biology research laboratory located on the sixth floor of the new seven-story scmns science complex.

Expected outcomes

Generate substantial institutional, educational, scientific, and community impacts outlined in application.

Intended beneficiaries

Students, staff, and faculty, citizens, maryland communities, and research partners outlined in application.