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Another great article and deep dive into federal funding and HBCUs. The interesting thing is that lack of requiring HBCUs to report. Most agencies are required to report things like how much received or authorized, obligated (designated to projects), and expended (funds used).
Another issue is whether both sides are actively engaging with each other. I watched a General Services Administration (GSA), federal agency, on a webinar state that agency are committed, but they have run into issues of HBCUs "not answering the phone." As someone in government, this can be the difference between whether an entity gets funded and technical assistance or not. On the flipside, there are government agency program representatives who are void of contact, leaving entities to fend for themselves.
HBCUs will need to be more aggressive in going after funding and technical assistance that is available. However, these institutions will need to look to the agencies for more than just help in providing assistance for students. There are plenty of funding for R&D in drone technology, A.I., climate sustainability, etc. HBCUs will need to go after it and make sure to get the right grant compliance officers to help stay in the game.
Very informative. Thank you,
Another great article and deep dive into federal funding and HBCUs. The interesting thing is that lack of requiring HBCUs to report. Most agencies are required to report things like how much received or authorized, obligated (designated to projects), and expended (funds used).
Another issue is whether both sides are actively engaging with each other. I watched a General Services Administration (GSA), federal agency, on a webinar state that agency are committed, but they have run into issues of HBCUs "not answering the phone." As someone in government, this can be the difference between whether an entity gets funded and technical assistance or not. On the flipside, there are government agency program representatives who are void of contact, leaving entities to fend for themselves.
HBCUs will need to be more aggressive in going after funding and technical assistance that is available. However, these institutions will need to look to the agencies for more than just help in providing assistance for students. There are plenty of funding for R&D in drone technology, A.I., climate sustainability, etc. HBCUs will need to go after it and make sure to get the right grant compliance officers to help stay in the game.