Department of Homeland Security; Major Center Funding

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a funding opportunity that might be of interest:

• DHS S&T Center of Excellence for Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense – Lead (link) – Due August 4, 2017 – Up to $3,500,000 (subject to availability of funds) per year for 10 years
• DHS S&T Center of Excellence for Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense – Partner (link) – Due August 4, 2017 – Up to $500,000; total will be distributed over the two-year period of performance (Subject to availability of funds and project execution)

In addition, DHS will conduct an informational webinar for interested applicants on March 29, 2017, at 3:00 pm [EST]. During the call, DHS will discuss the NOFO and provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions. 

The webinar may be accessed by phone (Dial: 800-369-3109, Passcode: 2157929) and computer (https://go.hsuniversityprograms.org/?GOKNrT3d). 

The webinar will be recorded and posted on www.grants.gov for future reference.

Please contact Tom Birkland if you have an interest in joining a University team to submit a proposal.