Project Grant W911NF261A141
- The Alabama State University Inc was awarded a $170,000 Project Grant from the DOD Washington Headquarters Service under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering program (CFDA 12.630). The grant funds will support the acquisition of a scanning electron microscope to support materials research and education activities at Alabama State University. The microscope will allow researchers to examine the microstructure and composition of materials at high magnifications,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Alabama State University received a $969,721 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 acquisition of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure. The award, effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, supports the university's effort to advance Department of Defense-relevant research capabilities and strengthen STEM...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Delaware State University received a $541,125 Project Grant award 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. This research equipment grant supports the acquisition of a sputter deposition system to enable ongoing research, training, and teaching activities focused on new material development and device fabrication at the...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Office of Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) awarded $374,996 to the University of Alabama on September 1, 2025, to acquire an advanced Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM) system integrated with nanoscale imaging and spectroscopic analysis capabilities. The LabRam Odyssey system combines Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Raman spectroscopy, Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (TERS), and Tip-Enhanced Photoluminescence (TEPL) technologies to...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Tuskegee University received a $554,018 Project Grant award 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 Comprehensive Instrumentation Suite for Experimental Aerospace Measurements (CISEAM) initiative. The award, dated May 1, 2026, with a completion date of April 30, 2027, supports research and development activities in aerospace measurement...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Tuskegee University received a $872,562 new start 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 research activities at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum science, and genomic biotechnology, leveraging the university's established expertise in biomedical research and STEM...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) received a $835,939 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 advance Department of Defense (DoD)-relevant biomedical research and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education through the acquisition of integrated laboratory instrumentation. The award, effective May 1, 2026 through...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Alabama received a $501,519 project grant award dated September 25, 2025, from the Department of Defense (Defense agency) under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431) to conduct research on joining and repairing carbon fiber reinforced thermosetting composites using cold spraying technology. The three-year research initiative, with performance completion scheduled for September 24, 2028, will be conducted at the university's...
- This $246,493 federal Project Grant award from the Department of Defense's Office of the Secretary of Defense under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering program (CFDA 12.630) supports a research and education initiative titled "Probing the Micro-scale World of Earth and Life Materials with Students of a Primarily Undergraduate, Hispanic Serving Institution Using a State-of-the-Art Scanning Electron Microscope." The award, effective from September 30,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Southern University and A&M College received a $999,999 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 May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. The award funds the acquisition of an advanced spherical metal powder production system to support research and education in laser powder-based additive manufacturing. This equipment will be installed at...
Alabama State University's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs received a $1.0 million 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 acquire a transmission electron microscope (TEM). The award, effective from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, will enhance the university's research infrastructure and capabilities in advanced materials characterization and analysis. The TEM acquisition will support both research activities and educational initiatives at the Montgomery, Alabama campus, enabling Alabama State University to expand its research competencies in engineering, materials science, and related STEM disciplines. This infrastructure investment aligns with the Department of Defense's emphasis on strengthening research capabilities at historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions. The transmission electron microscope will provide critical analytical tools for faculty and students to conduct advanced research while simultaneously enhancing educational experiences in materials science and engineering fields, particularly benefiting underrepresented minority students in STEM disciplines.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $1.0m | 4/10/26 |