Proposals may be submitted by any of the 16 historically black 1890 land-grant institutions and Tuskegee University. The 1890 land-grant institutions are: Alabama A&M; University; University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff; Delaware State University; Florida A&M; University; Fort Valley State College; Kentucky State University; Southern University and A&M; College; University of Maryland--Eastern Shore; Alcorn State University; Lincoln University; North Carolina A&T; State University; Langston University; South Carolina State University; Tennessee State University; Prairie View A&M; University; and Virginia State University. An institution eligible to receive an award under this program includes a research foundation maintained by an 1890 land-grant institution or Tuskegee University.