MSIPP-Consortia NOFO AMENDMENT 2.docx

This notice of funding opportunity announcement invites grant applications from consortia of Minority Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges and Universities for the Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program Consortia Grant Program. Eligible applicants will form partnerships to build workforce capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines relevant to the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration's Nuclear Security Enterprise. Applications are due on March 15 for the first funding cycle and June 15 for the second cycle. Earliest anticipated award notifications will be issued in August for the first cycle and December for the second. Successful applicants will receive grant funding under the National Nuclear Security Administration's Minority Serving Institution Program (CFDA #81.123) to conduct research, provide student experiential learning opportunities, and strengthen institutional research capacities in areas such as advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and engineering as they relate to nuclear security.