Assistance Listings

Scientific Research - Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction

Objectives

To support and stimulate basic, applied and advanced research at educational or research institutions, non-profit organizations, and commercial firms, which support the advancement of fundamental knowledge and understanding of the sciences with an emphasis on exploring new and innovative research for combating or countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

Examples of Funded Projects

Assistance Listing Description

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Range from $100,000 per year to $1,000,000 per year over a 5-year period.

Accomplishments

Account Identification

97-0400-3-4-000-970400.34HQ

Types of Assistance

B - Project Grants

Credentials and Documentation

Award is subject to: 1) receipt of applicable/acceptable certifications and representations; 2) having a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov); 3), the applicant, its principals, proposed subrecipients/subrecipient principals not appearing in SAM Exclusions as currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible; and 4) meeting other requirements specified in the agency announcements. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

As stated in individual program BAAs. Generally, competitions are open to private and public educational accredited institutions of higher education that carry out science and engineering research and/or related science and engineering education on a non-profit basis. Some awards are made to other non-profit and for profit organizations that conduct research. Awards are not made to individuals.

Beneficiary Eligibility

See above.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Since this is a research and technology program, the assistance is generally for the period of performance as stated in the individual grant, agreement or TIA. Funding is usually provided incrementally in accordance with a payment schedule contained in the award document. Grants are normally a base period and option years up to five total years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Assistance might be released fully funded or incrementally.

Use of Assistance

Uses and restrictions are specified in individual program BAAs and award documents issued by and codified regulations applicable to awards. These are submitted at the time of proposal or prior to award, as specified by executive agents.

Deadlines

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Eligible applicants may submit white papers or proposals in response to relevant Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) published on Grants.gov or www.FedBizOpps.gov under "Other Defense Agencies - DTRA". Each BAA identifies to potential applicants and what activities or research topic areas will be supported, and how to apply.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Generally, the principal evaluation and selection criteria are the technical or socio-economic merits of the proposal and potential long term contributions of DTRA's specific mission. Other selection criteria vary with the nature of the specific research or research-related activity. Typically, these include the qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed Principal Investigator and/or key personnel who are critical in achieving the proposal objectives; adequacy of current or planned facilities, and equipment; and reasonableness and realism of the proposed costs.

Award Procedure

Award decisions are based on evaluations of proposals using peer and/or scientific review. Evaluation criteria are contained in the relevant BAA. If selected for award, the proposal is the basis for the award document and the applicant agrees to perform the research or research related activities described therein.

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

Award times will be identified in the relevant BAA. Typically, decisions are made within 90-120 days of receipt of proposal for which funding is authorized.

Renewals

Re-application with new proposals is permitted.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Policy Requirements

Reports

Audits

Records

Record keeping requirements are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award, which will include appropriate provisions related to recipient records that are required by the DoDGARs.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature sources are specified in the individual relevant Broad Agency Announcements. The DoDGARS (as updated through DoD’s interim implementation of 2 CFR part 200 which can be found at 2 CFR part 1103) applies to DoD grants and cooperative agreements.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Regional or Local Locations:

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