DHS-23-ST-061-ARCTIC: Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division notices from 2023.
Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division offered grants of up to $4.6 million to colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on June 19, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 18, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.6 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 19, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 19, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 19, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Centers for Homeland Security awards averaged $14.1 million; this notice allows up to $4.6 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (74% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The DHS S&T Office of University Programs (OUP) is requesting applications from accredited U.S. colleges and universities to lead a consortium of universities for a Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic. The Center of Excellence (COE) for Homeland Security in the Arctic will conduct research and education to support homeland security mission goals in the Arctic, including those described in the 2022 National Strategy for the Arctic Region which seeks an Arctic region that is peaceful, stable, prosperous and cooperative; the 2021 DHS Strategic Approach for Arctic Homeland Security, which provides a strategic alignment and vision to protect the homeland and secure prosperity in the region; and the 2019 U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Strategic Outlook, which reaffirms United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) commitment to leadership in the Arctic region.
Who has won Centers for Homeland Security grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Centers for Homeland Security (97.061) awarded $141 million across 10 grant awards, an average of $14.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska | Nebraska | 1 | $22.3 million |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | North Carolina | 1 | $19.5 million |
| George Mason University | Virginia | 1 | $18.7 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 1 | $18.0 million |
| Northeastern University | Massachusetts | 1 | $17.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DHS-23-ST-061-ARCTIC still open?
No. It closed on June 19, 2023.
Who can apply for Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic?
Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division accepted applications from colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic?
Closed June 19, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $4.6 million each.
Who has won Centers for Homeland Security grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Nebraska, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, George Mason University. The program made 10 awards worth $141 million in that time.