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    Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

    Veronica Lacey Grantor is accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program. The deadline is December 11, 2026 and the published award range is $450K – $525K.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Veronica Lacey Grantor
    Application deadline
    December 11, 2026
    Award range
    $450K – $525K
    Eligibility
    As provided in 10 U.S.C. §4144, eligibility for this competition is only open to "covered educational institutions," which are defined as:A. institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.); orB. accredited post-secondary minority institutions.The Principal Investigator (PI) and all proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens on September 18, 2026 (Friday), the date white papers are due. In addition, the PI must have a full-time tenured, tenure- track, or tenure-track equivalent academic appointment at one of the seven types of covered educational institutions.This is a single PI award. No Co-PIs and no sub-awards will be permitted.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Research
    Opportunity number
    N0001426SF001

    Program overview

    Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals: • enhancing the research and educational capabilities of HBCU/MIs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, • encouraging cross-institutional, collaborative efforts that explore innovative solutions to naval science and technology (S&T) challenges, and • increasing the engagement of students in STEM fields important to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. This particular NOFO aims to enhance the research capacity and research infrastructure for HBCU/MIs. Competitive white papers and invited full proposals submitted to this NOFO must clearly and succinctly describe efforts that advance basic naval-relevant S&T, engage faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expand the research capacity of participant institutions. This announcement is only for research efforts that also promote student/faculty engagement, and expand the institution’s research capacity. This announcement is not intended for projects that focus on non-research STEM activities. The technical content of any proposed effort must contribute to the S&T mission and vision of the DoN. Deadlines White Paper Inquiries and Questions-Email: don_hbcufoa@navy.mil 09 September 2026 (Wednesday) White Papers must be received no later than 18 September 2026 (Friday) at 5:00 PM Eastern Time Application Inquiries and Questions 04 December 2026 (Friday)

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Veronica Lacey Grantor.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before December 11, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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