Opportunity Information: Apply for FOAAFRLAFOSR20240006
The FY24 Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) Capacity Building (CB) funding opportunity is a Department of Defense (DoD) grant program designed to strengthen basic science and engineering research capacity at institutions of higher education in historically underfunded or less competitively funded states and territories. The effort is sponsored and managed by the DoD Basic Research Office within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E), with awards made by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and administrative support provided through the Office of Naval Research (ONR). In practical terms, the program is meant to help eligible universities build durable research capabilities and position themselves to compete more successfully for future, peer-reviewed federal research funding that aligns with DoD mission needs.
The opportunity has three core objectives. First, it seeks to increase the number of university researchers in eligible states and territories who are able to conduct science and engineering research that is responsive to DoD priorities. Second, it aims to enhance the institutional ability of participating universities to develop, plan, and execute high-quality, mission-relevant research projects that can stand up under the same peer-review standards used across federal research assistance programs. Third, it is focused on long-term outcomes: improving the likelihood that these institutions will see sustained growth in competitively awarded federal financial assistance for science and engineering research over time. The overall emphasis is not only on conducting research during the award period, but also on building the people, partnerships, and research foundations needed for continuing competitiveness.
Funding is expected to total up to $6 million across the program, with the DoD anticipating making between one and four awards. Each individual grant can be as large as $1.5 million in total costs, structured as up to $750,000 per year for a two-year period. As with many federal opportunities, all awards depend on the availability of funds, and the DoD explicitly notes that it may choose to fund all, some, part, or none of the proposals submitted, meaning submission does not guarantee an award.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education (either applying alone or in partnership arrangements) located in DEPSCoR-eligible states and territories. The eligible locations listed in the announcement are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The program is positioned as a capacity-building mechanism, so proposals are expected to support institutional strategic objectives aimed at reaching basic research excellence in areas that matter to the DoD.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity in the science and technology and other research and development category, listed under CFDA 12.431. The official funding opportunity title is FY24 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB), with Funding Opportunity Number FOAAFRLAFOSR20240006. The agency listed is the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the posted opportunity creation date is 2024-03-28, the expected number of awards is up to 4, and the application closing date shown is 2024-11-25.Apply for FOAAFRLAFOSR20240006
- The Air Force Office of Scientific Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.431.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-11-25. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FY24 DoD DEPSCoR Capacity Building (CB) Grant - FAQs
1) What is the FY24 DEPSCoR Capacity Building (CB) funding opportunity?
The FY24 Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) Capacity Building (CB) opportunity is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) grant program intended to strengthen basic science and engineering research capacity at eligible institutions of higher education in historically underfunded or less competitively funded states and territories.
2) What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is designed to help eligible universities build durable research capabilities and become more competitive for future, peer-reviewed federal research funding aligned with DoD mission needs. The emphasis is on building long-term capacity, not only completing research during the award period.
3) What are the core objectives of the DEPSCoR CB program?
The opportunity describes three core objectives: (1) increasing the number of university researchers in eligible states and territories who can conduct science and engineering research responsive to DoD priorities; (2) improving institutional ability to develop, plan, and execute high-quality, mission-relevant research projects that meet standard federal peer-review expectations; and (3) improving the likelihood of sustained growth in competitively awarded federal financial assistance for science and engineering research over time.
4) What type of research does this opportunity support?
It supports basic science and engineering research capacity building at universities, with research expected to be responsive to DoD priorities and aligned with DoD mission needs.
5) Is this program focused on short-term projects or long-term capacity?
It is explicitly positioned as a capacity-building mechanism. Proposals are expected to support institutional strategic objectives aimed at reaching basic research excellence in areas that matter to the DoD and improving longer-term competitiveness for peer-reviewed federal research funding.
6) Who sponsors and manages the program?
The effort is sponsored and managed by the DoD Basic Research Office within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E).
7) Which organization makes the awards?
Awards are made by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).
8) Is any other DoD organization involved in administration?
Yes. Administrative support is provided through the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
9) What is the total funding expected for the program?
Total funding is expected to be up to $6 million across the program.
10) How many awards does the DoD expect to make?
The DoD anticipates making between one and four awards (up to 4).
11) What is the maximum award amount per grant?
Each individual grant can be as large as $1.5 million in total costs.
12) How is the award structured over time?
The maximum described structure is up to $750,000 per year for a two-year period.
13) Are awards guaranteed if a proposal is submitted?
No. The DoD states that all awards depend on the availability of funds and that it may choose to fund all, some, part, or none of the proposals submitted.
14) What type of funding opportunity is this (e.g., formula or discretionary)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
15) What is the program category?
The opportunity is in the science and technology and other research and development category.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education located in DEPSCoR-eligible states and territories. Institutions may apply alone or in partnership arrangements.
17) Can an eligible institution apply as part of a partnership?
Yes. The eligibility description allows institutions to apply either alone or in partnership arrangements, as long as the institution is located in a DEPSCoR-eligible state or territory.
18) Which states and territories are DEPSCoR-eligible for this opportunity?
The eligible locations listed are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
19) What kinds of institutional activities are proposals expected to support?
Because the program is a capacity-building mechanism, proposals are expected to support institutional strategic objectives aimed at reaching basic research excellence in areas that matter to the DoD, including strengthening people, partnerships, and research foundations for continued competitiveness.
20) What is the official funding opportunity title?
The official title is: FY24 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB).
21) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FOAAFRLAFOSR20240006.
22) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.431.
23) Which agency is listed on the opportunity?
The agency listed is the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).
24) When was the opportunity posted/created?
The posted opportunity creation date is 2024-03-28.
25) What is the application closing date?
The application closing date shown is 2024-11-25.
26) What is the intended outcome for institutions that receive an award?
The intended outcome is improved, long-term competitiveness, including sustained growth in competitively awarded federal financial assistance for science and engineering research, along with stronger institutional capability to plan and execute mission-relevant research that meets federal peer-review standards.
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