National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program (81.123)

Program

81.123 National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Energy

Authorization

Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 3157, Public Law 101-189; 103 Stat. 1684, 42 U.S.C. 2051; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Title I, Section 107, Public Law 93-438; 88 Stat. 1240, 42 U.S.C. 5817; Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-577; Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101; National Nuclear Security Administration Act, Public Law 106-65, as amended; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, Public Law 108-447; Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006, Public Law 109-103; Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, Public Law 110-5, as amended; Executive Order 13230, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, October 12, 2001, as amended; Executive Order 13256, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, February 12, 2002, as amended; Executive Order 13270, Tribal Colleges and Universities, July 3, 2002, as amended.

Program Number

81.123

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To engage minority serving institutions (MSIs) in NNSA mission activities, collaborative research projects throughout the NNSA complex, and future workforce development.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, stipends, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication and training costs, and services required for conducting research, training, and related activities. Funding is provided for the purpose of exploring an idea that does not duplicate work already in progress or contemplated by DOE, is not already known to DOE, or has previously unrecognized merit. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on grant provisions.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and non-profit institutions servicing HBCUs, HSIs and TCUs.

Beneficiary Eligibility

The general public, scientists, researchers, student/trainee, graduate students, institutions of higher learning, NNSA, and other US government agencies will benefit. Middle and high school will also benefit due to the institutions of higher learning's programs supported by NNSA.

Credentials/Documentation

Documentation for indirect cost rates and any other documentation required by 2CFR. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application forms and instructions are available upon request from the Associate Administrator for Management and Administration Office; phone: (202) 586-6174.

Award Procedure

NNSA technical staff conduct evaluations in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2. If the proposal meets the pre-established CFR criteria, then a grant is awarded.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 90 to 120 days. The range is from 60 to 90 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

From 120 to 180 days. Grants will be modified or extended as required. Renewals are subject to an annual review by the NNSA Headquarters and/or Operations' program offices.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

This program has no matching requirements. This program has no statutory formula or matching funds requirement.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The grant period ranges from 1 to 5 years depending upon available appropriations. Expenditure of funds is allowed during the budget period specified in the grant document. The payment type and schedule are arranged at the time of award. Funding is provided to the grantee on a reimbursable basis. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: reimbursement.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Activity status, property, and financial reports are due on a quarterly basis. Standard Form 425 is completed and submitted on a quarterly basis. The grantee completes the SF-425 to specify the cumulative cash receipts, disbursements and on-hand balance. Quarterly Progress reports indicative of the progress made, planned activity and estimated expenditures for the subsequent quarters are required. A quarterly expenditure report specifying expenses for the quarter, cumulative expenditures and on-hand balance. Progress reports are monitored to measure grantee's progress and expenditures are monitored to ensure that there is a correlation between work performed and expenditures.

Audits

Not Applicable.

Records

The grantee is required to maintain auditable records in accordance with CFR Part 2 Subpart 215.53.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Minority institutions' faculty and students are (1) conducting valuable research in support of the NNSA mission requirements, (2) collaborating with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on research projects, (3) educating students to become nuclear engineers, (4) participating in summer internships around the NNSA complex and (5) forming collaborative partnerships among the participating institutions and other majority of institutions of higher education. Fiscal Year 2009: Minority institutions' faculty and students are (1) conducting valuable research in support of the NNSA mission requirements, (2) collaborating with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on research projects, (3) educating students to become nuclear engineers, (4) participating in summer internships around the NNSA complex and (5) forming collaborative partnerships among the participating institutions and other majority of institutions of higher education. From FY 05 to present, NNSA has awarded 43 financial assistance awards to more than 25 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) totaling over $90,000,000 (includes $27.8M awarded in Fiscal Year 2009). Fiscal Year 2010: Fiscal Year 2010 funds will be utilized to fund existing grants. However, subject to the availability of funds, new awards will be made.

Financial Information

Account Identification

89-0299-0-1-050.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $27,623,110; FY 09 est $27,829,360; FY 10 est $13,700,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Grant awards range from $250K to $4.7M.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

CFR Part 2.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Malika S. Hobbs, National Nuclear Security Administration, 1000 Independence Avenue S.W. , Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: malika.hobbs@nnsa.doe.gov Phone: (202) 586-6174 Fax: (202) 586-6971.

Web Site Address

http://www.nnsa.doe.gov/.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Projects. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The selection process is based on the following criteria: 1) Potential impact and relevance of proposed work; 2) technical merit; 3) qualifications of the proposed investigators; 4) quality of the proposed research plan; 5) proposed schedule, budget and available resources.