Washington Headquarters Services · Department of Defense
Pacific Disaster Center
Key facts
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (Sep 15, 2026) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
- Award size
- Not stated: see the official notice
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Public college or university
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
On behalf of the Office of the Secretary of War/Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)) and the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy (OUSW(P)), the Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, (WHS/AD) seeks applications for sole-source awards from the University of Hawaii for the continuation of work for the Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) program.
Who can apply, from the official notice
The only eligible applicant is the University of Hawaii.
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/54289269-5100-4962-8d85-9acf50246ae0 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/7ce9d8ab-34a3-4172-817e-fa58aea610b8
What the official notice requires
Pulled from the official notice H08_NFO_Final.pdf (24 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.
Registrations you need first (3)
SAM.gov · p. 3
“The Applicant must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submission of the application.” Open page 3
Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 3
“The offeror must provide a valid unique entity identifier (UEI) on their application.” Open page 3
Grants.gov · p. 4
“See https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/grantors/grantor-standard-language.html for information on how to complete the application using Workspace on Grants.gov.” Open page 4
Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
What to submit
Form SF-424 · p. 4
“Any attachment containing additional certifications should be prefaced by the following statement: “By checking “I Agree” on the SF-424 Block 21 you agree to abide by the following statement: “By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements…” Open page 4
Project abstract or summary · p. 6
“Submission Forms SF424 Mandatory Form [V3.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B - Mandatory) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V2.0] Project Abstract Summary…” Open page 6
Form SF-424B · p. 6
“Submission Forms SF424 Mandatory Form [V3.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B - Mandatory) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V2.0] Project Abstract Summary…” Open page 6
Form SF-424A · p. 6
“Submission Forms SF424 Mandatory Form [V3.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B - Mandatory) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V2.0] Project Abstract Summary…” Open page 6
Form SF-LLL · p. 6
“Submission Forms SF424 Mandatory Form [V3.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B - Mandatory) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V2.0] Project Abstract Summary…” Open page 6
Formatting rules
12-point font · p. 5
“Font shall be Times New Roman, 12 point” Open page 5
Cost share or match
Cost share / match · p. 3
“Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing is not required.” Open page 3
Mistakes that get applications rejected (2)
Not registered in time: Applications will not be accepted unless the entity is registered in SAM. 2. · p. 4
“Applications will not be accepted unless the entity is registered in SAM. 2.” Open page 4
Sent the wrong way or format: Other Submission Requirements and Information Physical/facsimile delivery by the Applicant is not... · p. 7
“Other Submission Requirements and Information Physical/facsimile delivery by the Applicant is not authorized and will not be accepted.” Open page 7
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About the federal program
Pacific Center Disaster (PDC) Program, also called “Disaster Services and Water Resilience Cooperative Agreement”
Program number 12.019 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) · Cooperative agreement (a grant with close agency involvement)
How applications are judged
The criteria for selecting proposals is detailed in the published relevant announcement.
Match
Match: none required (federal program listing). This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Statutory formula - N/A
Matching Requirements: voluntary
MOE requirements -