Minority serving institutions partnership program (msipp) consortia grant program (CGP)

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Opportunity number
DE-FOA-0003285
Agency
Applications due
Award size
$500,000 to $5,000,000

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Grant
Categories
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Eligible applicants
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is seeking grant applications from consortia partnerships consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to build workforce capacity in the NNSA's Nuclear Security Enterprise. The program aims to expand scientific and technical knowledge in Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Nuclear Security; provide experiential learning opportunities for STEM students; strengthen research and education capacities at participating institutions; and promote collaborations between higher education institutions and DOE/NNSA sites. Eligible applicants must be accredited institutions recognized as Minority Serving by the U.S. Department of Education, forming consortia with a lead institution partnering with at least one NNSA site. Selection will be based on three primary criteria: Technical Merit (extent to which the proposal addresses program objectives and demonstrates capacity), Strategic Approach for Education and Training (clear vision for student development), and Qualifications and Teaming Arrangement (demonstrated ability for successful collaboration). Applications are due by March 15 and June 15 annually (with merit reviews in March-April and June-July respectively and earliest award notices in August and December), with questions regarding the NOFO to be submitted through the FedConnect portal.

Awards will range from $500,000 to $5,000,000 per grant, with a minimum of five awards expected per funding cycle and a project period of five years. The total estimated available funding is up to $5 million across all awards for each funding cycle. Performance will take place at the applicant institutions and their NNSA laboratory and site partners across the United States. Note: As of January 21, 2025, this funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0003285) has been temporarily closed due to limited funding; the NNSA is not currently accepting applications and will provide updates via amendment if the opportunity reopens.

Synopsis

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Update #11 · Latest ·

DE-FOA-0003285, Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP), Notice of Funding Opportunity is closed. Go to https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsa-minority-serving-institution-partnership-program-msipp for details for future notice of funding opportunity announcements. -

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institution (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation's capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE's STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources

Update #10 ·

While all other terms and conditions of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003285 remain unchanged, this modification 0004 is issued to inform all potential applicants that due to limited funding, NOFO 003285 is temporarily closed as of January 21, 2025, and the NNSA is not accepting applications currently. Should the NNSA reopen NOFO 003285, updates will be provided through Grants.gov via amendment. - The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institution (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE. The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation's capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE's STEM workforce • Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs • Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources

Update #9 ·

While all other terms and conditions of the Notice of Funding Opportunity DE-FOA-0003285 remain unchanged, the purpose of this NOFO modification is to change the proposal due date from June 15, 2024 to June 17, 2024. - The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institution (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE. The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation's capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE's STEM workforce • Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs • Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources

Update #8 ·

While all other terms and conditions of the Notice of Funding Opportunity DE-FOA-0003285 remain unchanged, the purpose of this NOFO modification is to change the proposal due date from June 15, 2024 to June 17, 2024. -

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation's capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE's STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources.


Amendment has been made to the original NOFO pages 18 and 20. The R & R OMB Budget Forms are to be used for this NOFO. Disregard language to use SF 424A. See amendment addendum in attached documents.

Update #7 ·

Change Title -

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation's capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE's STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources.


Amendment has been made to the original NOFO pages 18 and 20. The R & R OMB Budget Forms are to be used for this NOFO. Disregard language to use SF 424A. See amendment addendum in attached documents.

Update #6 ·

Change per request -

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation's capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE's STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources.


Amendment has been made to the original NOFO pages 18 and 20. The R & R OMB Budget Forms are to be used for this NOFO. Disregard language to use SF 424A. See amendment addendum in attached documents.

Update #5 ·

Revisions to dollar amount and description -

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation's capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE's STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources.


Amendment has been made to the original NOFO pages 18 and 20. The R & R OMB Budget Forms are to be used for this NOFO. Disregard language to use SF 424A. See amendment addendum in attached documents.

Update #4 ·

SF424A mentioned at pages 18 and 20, and the attachment B SF-424 Budget Justification Narrative was amended. -

The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE.The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation's capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE's STEM workforce• Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs• Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources.


Amendment has been made to the original NOFO pages 18 and 20. The R & R OMB Budget Forms are to be used for this NOFO. Disregard language to use SF 424A. See amendment addendum in attached documents.

Update #3 ·

Amendment issued to change the Grants Officer from Kristee Hall to Yolanda Robinson Freeman and Grants Specialist to Melinda Brown from Kristin Wegner - The intent of this funding opportunity is to award new or renewal grant awards to consortia consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations with the NNSA NSE. The MSIPP Consortia Grant Program (MSIPP CGP) improves the Nation's capacity to enhance national security by: • Growing the number of MSI and TCU students that graduate with STEM degrees • Increasing the number of MSI and TCU students hired into the NSE's STEM workforce • Building and strengthening research and educational capacities of MSIs and TCUs • Targeting collaborations and increasing interactions between MSIs and TCUs, and DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and other sites to increase direct access to NSE STEM resources

Update #2 ·

Notice of Funding Opportunity Purpose

This funding opportunity invites new or renewal grant applications from consortia partnerships consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of the participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations between Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) the Department of Energy (DOE) NNSA NSE.


Application Due Dates

FY Due Date 1: March 15

Merit Review Cycle: March - April

Earliest Award Notice: August


FY Due Date 2: June 15

Merit Review Cycle: June - July

Earliest Award Notice: December


Applications must be submitted by the identified Due Dates, no later than 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. You are encouraged to complete your application well before the deadline. The Grants.gov Helpdesk is available for extended periods, please check their website for the Helpdesk hours of operation.


Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Open Until Determined Date

This announcement will remain open for three years or until amended. Applications may be submitted at any time before the due dates. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as practicable.


Questions regarding the content of the NOFO must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the NOFO as possible to have the benefit of all responses. DOE/NNSA will try to respond to a question within 3 business days unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions and comments concerning this NOFO shall be submitted not later than 10 calendar days prior to the application due date.


Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how an application form works, or the submittal process must be directed to Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. DOE/NNSA cannot answer these questions.

Yolanda Robinson-Freeman, NNSA Federal Grants Officer

yolanda.r-freeman@nnsa.doe.gov


Melinda Brown, NNSA Grants Specialist

Melinda.Brown@nnsa.doe.gov

Update #1 ·

Notice of Funding Opportunity Purpose

This funding opportunity invites new or renewal grant applications from consortia partnerships consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by (1) expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security, (2) providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, (3) building and strengthening research and education capacities of the participating institutions, and (4) promoting collaborations between Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) the Department of Energy (DOE) NNSA NSE.

Application Due Dates

FY Due Date 1: March 15

Merit Review Cycle: March - April

Earliest Award Notice: August


FY Due Date 2: June 15

Merit Review Cycle: June - July

Earliest Award Notice: December


Applications must be submitted by the identified Due Dates, no later than 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. You are encouraged to complete your application well before the deadline. The Grants.gov Helpdesk is available for extended periods, please check their website for the Helpdesk hours of operation.


Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Open Until Determined Date

This announcement will remain open for three years or until amended. Applications may be submitted at any time before the due dates. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as practicable.


Questions regarding the content of the NOFO must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the NOFO as possible to have the benefit of all responses. DOE/NNSA will try to respond to a question within 3 business days unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions and comments concerning this NOFO shall be submitted not later than 10 calendar days prior to the application due date.


Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how an application form works, or the submittal process must be directed to Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. DOE/NNSA cannot answer these questions.

Kristee Hall, NNSA Federal Grants Officer

kristee.hall@nnsa.doe.gov


Kristin Wegner, NNSA Federal Grants Specialist

kristin.wegner@nnsa.doe.gov

Files

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FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003285_Amd_000004.pdf PDF
FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003285_Amd_000003.pdf PDF
NNSA MSIPP CGP NOFO April 1 2024.pdf PDF
MSIPP NOFO AMENDMENT4 (002) (AutoRecovered).docx DOCX document
MSIPP-Consortia NOFO AMENDMENT 3.docx DOCX document
MSIPP-Consortia NOFO AMENDMENT 2.docx DOCX document
MSIPP-CSP FOA AMENDMENT2 0003285.docx DOCX document
FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003285_Amd_000002.pdf PDF
MSIPP-CSP FOA AMENDMENT1 0003285.docx DOCX document
Attachment D - Data Management Plan Guidance (1).docx DOCX document
Attachment C - NA-GC Financial Assistance NEPA Checklist_Blank_2019.docx DOCX document
Attachment B - Budget Justification Narrative.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment A - NSE Collaborators.docx DOCX document
NNSA MSIPP CGP NOFO - FY2024-26 (2024.01.04).docx DOCX document
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