RFI-DHS-23-CWMD-130-001: Request for Information on Barriers to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in applying for Nuclear Forensics Research Awards (NFRAs)
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 to colleges and universities. Applications closed on July 31, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 16, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 8, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 31, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 30, 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
We welcome respondents from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to review and respond to the questions outlined in the RFI.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The intent of this Request for Information (RFI) is to provide an opportunity for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to share information on the barriers encountered in applying to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcements for Nuclear Forensics Research Awards (NFRAs) under the National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program (NNFEDP). Responses to this RFI will help CWMD understand challenges and improvements DHS can make in future NFRA award opportunities that will improve participation from HBCUs. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Providing a response to this request will not give any advantage to any organization in any subsequent Notice of Funding Opportunity. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
Who has won National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program (97.130) awarded $4.4 million across 8 grant awards, an average of $553,458 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education | Nevada | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Georgia Tech Research Corp | Georgia | 1 | $1.4 million |
| The University of Iowa | Iowa | 1 | $300,000 |
| University of Florida | Florida | 1 | $300,000 |
| The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees | Florida | 1 | $298,839 |
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 RFI-DHS-23-CWMD-130-001 still open?
No. It closed on July 31, 2023.
Who can apply for Request for Information on Barriers to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in applying for Nuclear Forensics Research Awards (NFRAs)?
Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Request for Information on Barriers to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in applying for Nuclear Forensics Research Awards (NFRAs)?
Closed July 31, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education, Georgia Tech Research Corp, The University of Iowa. The program made 8 awards worth $4.4 million in that time.