Project Grant W911NF261A123
- The Department of the Army Materiel Command Research Development and Engineering Command awarded Virginia State University a $591,309 Project Grant under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 12.630). The grant funding will support Virginia State University's acquisition of metal 3D printer equipment for additive manufacturing research from May 2021 through May 2023. The Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Virginia State University received a $397,073 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Human Resource Development under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded August 15, 2025, with completion targeted for July 31, 2028. This Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Targeted Infusion Project delivers computational chemistry curriculum integration across Virginia State University's chemistry program,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Virginia State University received a $1,148,010 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Office of Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) awarded on August 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2028. The grant funds research into the molecular mechanisms of fungal bioluminescence through comparative genomic and biochemical approaches. The project will investigate two fungal species—Armillaria mellea and Panellus stipticus—that display distinct...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Southern University and A&M College received a $438,748 Project Grant from the Office of the Secretary of Defense under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431) to support the acquisition of advanced robotics and haptic equipment for corrosion and welding research and education. The award, obligated on May 1, 2026, with completion scheduled for April 30, 2027, enables the institution to procure specialized equipment that will enhance its research...
- Virginia State University received a $1.22 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award is designated under the Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Program Part F, a formula-based allocation component supporting eligible Historically Black Colleges and Universities in...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Fayetteville State University received a $259,156 Project Grant from the Office of the Secretary of Defense under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering program (CFDA 12.630), effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. The award supports the development and implementation of "Enhancing Disaster Preparedness: Integrating Virtual Reality and Simulation-Based Learning in STEM and the Behavioral and Social Sciences," a research...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Virginia State University received a $649,362 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216), awarded January 15, 2026, with a completion date of January 14, 2029. This collaborative research initiative addresses significant postharvest losses of fresh produce by developing ecofriendly alternatives to conventional fungicide...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Prairie View A&M University received a $459,065 project grant from the Office of the Secretary of Defense under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering program (CFDA 12.630) for the period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. The grant supports the acquisition and implementation of an advanced X-ray source cabinet for ionizing radiation studies, aimed at expanding the university's teaching, research, and outreach capabilities in...
- The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) was awarded a $799,338 Project Grant from the Office of the Secretary of Defense to support basic, applied, and advanced research in science and engineering under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 12.630). The four-year award beginning June 1, 2023 will fund VCU research personnel, facilities, and equipment to conduct studies and develop technologies with potential to contribute to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) received a $256,794 project grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) for the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) initiative. The award, obligated on February 1, 2026, with a completion date of January 31, 2027, supports the acquisition and deployment of a versatile laser micromachining system at...
Virginia State University received a $540,446 Project Grant from the Office of the Secretary of Defense under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering program (CFDA 12.630) to expand research capabilities in mechatronics and automation. The award, dated May 1, 2026 with a completion deadline of April 30, 2027, funds the Mechatronics and Automation Laboratory Research Capability Expansion Program. This new equipment grant supports the university's development of specialized research infrastructure and technical capabilities in the mechatronics and automation domains at its Petersburg, Virginia campus. As a historically Black land-grant institution with demonstrated capacity in federal research partnerships and advanced technical initiatives, Virginia State University will utilize these funds to enhance laboratory equipment and research infrastructure that supports science and engineering education and research aligned with Department of Defense mission priorities. The equipment acquisition will strengthen the university's ability to conduct applied and advanced research while building institutional research capabilities in a field with long-term potential for contributing to defense technology development.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $540.4k | 4/1/26 |