Homeland Security Research, Development, Testing, Evaluation and Demonstration of Technologies Related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Support the PPD-8 objective of prevention related to terrorist acts involving nuclear or radiological materials, or weapons using these materials. Support basic research to enhance national security's capability to detect and prevent the illicit entry, transport, assembly, or potential use within the United States of unauthorized chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) materials, devices or agents and otherwise help protect against an attack using such materials, devices, or agents. The Academic Research Initiative (ARI) Program has two primary objectives: 1) Engage the academic community to advance fundamental knowledge in CBRN sciences applicable to countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) with emphasis on basic and applied research to solve long-term, high-risk challenges and 2) Develop human capital for the CBRN science and engineering professions. Further, the program works to sustain a long-term commitment to basic research in this field and coordinates research efforts across the federal government to develop new capabilities for WMD threat detection.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- Other public organizations
State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization
Eligible Applicants: The ARI is limited to State, public or private accredited institutions of higher education.
Beneficiaries
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ARI: State, public or private accredited institutions of higher education; Scientists/Researcher; Graduate Student; Education (13+).
How to Apply
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program.
Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.
Award Procedure
Proposals are submitted in response to announcements. Details of proposal review and selection criteria are contained within these announcements. All proposals are reviewed and recommended for award by DHS program and administrative staff. Upon source selection, awards are issued by the DHS. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued.
180 to 270 days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Financial assistance under the ARI program may be used for the execution of research at accredited universities and colleges. Supported costs include salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, subcontractor, supporting costs and overhead required for technical and other activities necessary to achieve research objectives. Restrictions on use of funds will be identified in the announcement, program guidance and award provisions.
Required Documentation
May be required by U.S. Statute, regulation, or as described in the program announcement. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements