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
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND OUTREACH, NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
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.
Program Number
81.123
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To establish a research partnership with HBCUs to increase their participation in national security-related research and to train and recruit HBCU graduates for employment within NNSA.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants .
Uses and Use Restrictions
Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, training costs, and services required for conducting research, training, and related activities. Funding is provided for the purpose of exploring an idea that does nor unnecessarily 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.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The NNSA, other US government agencies, and institutions of higher learning will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher learning.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
The NNSA Service Center issues a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under which formal applications may be submitted. The BAA will be posted to DOE's IIPS system which can be accessed at: http://e-center.doe.gov. Application forms and instructions are available upon request from the Office of Diversity and Outreach; phone: 202-586-8023, e-mail diversity.outreach@nnsa.doe.gov.
Award Procedure
Technical staff assigned to NNSA will conduct evaluations. Final decisions for approval are made by the cognizant program director. NNSA Procurement is then instructed to negotiate and prepare the grant award documents.
Deadlines
Deadlines are states in the solicitations.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Grants will be modified or extended as required. Renewals are subject to an annual review by the Headquarters and/or Operations program office.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The grant period is for up to 3 years depending upon available appropriations. The schedule of payments is arranged at the time of award.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
As specified in the DOE Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist (DOE F 4600.2 to be issued to the recipient upon receipt of the award. These requirements are also specified in the solicitation.
Audits
Costs incurred are subject to audit throughout the grant period and/or before final payment, with the extent and frequency of audit depending on the size of the grant and on the particular grant provisions.
Records
The recipient is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate the total costs incurred under the grant.
Program Accomplishments
This program CFDA number was established in 2005. By the end of FY 05, NNSA will have awarded 24 awards, 17 directed and 7 through the BAA process. 44 proposals were received as a result of the BAA.
Financial Information
Account Identification
PS0299050
Obligations
FY 05 $8,200,000; FY 06 est $0; and FY 07 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Expected to average $1 million over 1 to 3 years, ranging as low as $210,000 and as high as $2 million.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
None .
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Office of Diversity and Outreach (NA-61), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) US Department of Energy (DOE), 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585; Phone: 202-586-8023, Fax: 202-586-2531, E-Mail: diversity.outreach@nnsa.doe.gov.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The selection process will be determined on the flowing 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.
