Homeland Security Research, Development, Testing, Evaluation and Demonstration of Technologies Related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction

Support the PPD-8 objective of prevention related to terrorist acts involving nuclear or radiological materials, or weapons using these materials. Support basic research to enhance national security's capability to detect and prevent the illicit ent

State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization Eligible Applicants: The ARI is limited to State, public or private accredited institutions of higher education.

ARI: State, public or private accredited institutions of higher education; Scientists/Researcher; Graduate Student; Education (13+).

May be required by U.S. Statute, regulation, or as described in the program announcement. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Financial assistance under the ARI program may be used for the execution of research at accredited universities and colleges. Supported costs include salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, subcontractor, supporting costs and overhead required for technical and other activities necessary to achieve research objectives. Restrictions on use of funds will be identified in the announcement, program guidance and award provisions.

Refer to announcement and program guidance. For ARI, awards are made for annual budget periods, with a non-competing continuation application required for each budget period that comprises the awarded project duration. Funds awarded must be expended within each budget period. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Awards are paid in advance using the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Payment Management System (SMARTLINK), provided it maintains or demonstrates the willingness and ability to maintain procedures to minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of the funds from the DHS and expenditure disbursement by the recipient. When these requirements are not met, the recipient will be required to be on a reimbursement for costs incurred method.

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.

Refer to announcement and program guidance. In general, ARI proposals are reviewed for scientific merit, transformational impact, and broader impact.

Proposals are submitted in response to announcements. Details of proposal review and selection criteria are contained within these announcements. All proposals are reviewed and recommended for award by DHS program and administrative staff. Upon source selection, awards are issued by the DHS. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued.

180 to 270 days.

Contingent upon future Congressional funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the sole discretion of the Department of Homeland Security.