The Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2022 for the Modeling and Simulation Program (MSP).
Donor Name: Department of Education
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,155,000
Grant Duration: 36 months
Details:
Purpose of Program
The MSP is designed to promote the study of modeling and simulation at institutions of higher education (IHEs) by promoting the enhancement or development of modeling and simulation degree and certificate programs. Additionally, through this program, the Department will create a task force that will include successful grantees and other content experts to raise awareness and help further define the study of modeling and simulation.
These priorities are:
- Absolute Priority 1—Enhancing Modeling and Simulation at Institutions of Higher Education.
- To be considered for a grant under this absolute priority, an eligible institution must include in its application—
- A letter from the president or provost of the eligible institution that demonstrates the institution’s commitment to the enhancement of the modeling and simulation program at the institution of higher education;
- An identification of designated faculty responsible for the enhancement of the institution’s modeling and simulation program;
- A detailed plan for how the grant funds will be used to enhance a modeling and simulation program of the institution; and
- Evidence that the institution has an established modeling and simulation degree program, including a major, minor, or career-track program; or has an established modeling and simulation certificate or concentration program.
- To be considered for a grant under this absolute priority, an eligible institution must include in its application—
- Absolute Priority 2—Establishing Modeling and Simulation Programs.
- To be considered for a grant under this absolute priority, an eligible institution must include in its application—
- A letter from the president or provost of the eligible institution that demonstrates the institution’s commitment to the establishment of a modeling and simulation program at the institution of higher education;
- A detailed plan for how the grant funds will be used to establish a modeling and simulation program at the institution; and
- A description of how the modeling and simulation program established under this priority will complement existing programs and fit into the institution’s current program and course offerings.
- To be considered for a grant under this absolute priority, an eligible institution must include in its application—
Funding Information
- Estimated Range of Awards: $750,000 to $1,155,000.
- Estimated Average Size of Awards: $866,250.
- Maximum Award: They will not make an award exceeding $1,155,000 for the entire project period of 36 months.
Eligibility Criteria
A public or private nonprofit institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the HEA.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.