Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU)
This grant supports basic STEM research at HBCUs and TCUs aligned with Department of the Army interests, aiming to enhance education and workforce talent in critical technology areas.
Funder: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (application inquiries/questions) | August 11, 2026 (full application, 4:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per award for up to 4 years; minimum $100,000; ~$60M total program funding
Summary: Supports basic research projects at HBCUs and TCUs in DoD-relevant STEM areas to enhance research capacity and student education.
Key Information: Only HBCUs and TCUs are eligible; no equipment, student support, or subawards allowed.
Description
This opportunity funds basic research projects at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to national security. The program aims to enhance institutional research capacity, foster STEM education, and increase the number of STEM graduates at eligible institutions. Projects must align with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) research interests, especially in its critical technology areas, and are expected to engage students in research as part of institutional development.
Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI)
- Biomanufacturing (BIO)
- Contested Logistics Technologies (LOG)
- Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID)
- Scaled Directed Energy (SCADE)
- Scaled Hypersonics (SHY)
Applicants are encouraged to consult the DoD critical technology area descriptions and relevant Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) from the Army Research Laboratory and Office of Naval Research.
