Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) Equipment/Instrumentation
Limited submission
This grant provides funding for HBCUs and TCUs to acquire research equipment and instrumentation to strengthen STEM education and research capabilities aligned with Department of War priorities.
Funder: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Questions deadline) | October 9, 2026 (Full application due by 4:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Individual awards: $200,000–$1,500,000 for 12 months; total program: ~$50 million (subject to availability).
Summary: Supports HBCUs and TCUs in acquiring research equipment/instrumentation to enhance STEM research and education aligned with Department of Defense priorities.
Key Information: Only HBCUs and TCUs are eligible; max 3 applications per institution; no cost sharing required.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command and its partners, aims to strengthen the research and STEM education infrastructure at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The grant supports the acquisition of equipment or instrumentation that augments or establishes new research capabilities in scientific and engineering fields critical to national security. The program is part of a broader Department of Defense initiative to increase the participation and capacity of HBCUs and TCUs in defense research and to attract more students into STEM fields.
