Executive Summary
Tougaloo College Research and Development Foundation (TCRDF) is a consortium administration organization that supports Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in their efforts to pursue federal and private sector research and contract opportunities. We develop and manage relationships with various organizations and entities, with our initial agency of interest being the Department of Defense (DOD). For several decades, Congress has passed legislation to enhance DOD engagements with HBCUs. Yet, these efforts have not produced the desired Congressional results. By offering clear strategies and outcomes focused assistance, TCRDF provides support at each stage of the research process with the expected outcome of enhancing DOD engagements with HBCUs.
TCRDF will build and manage a broad-based coalition to help HBCU members of the TCRDF Consortium increase their contributions to DOD research and contracts. This can be accomplished through coordinated efforts that help HBCUs navigate the research and contracting processes, monitor DOD efforts to enhance their engagements with HBCUs, maintain communication among and between HBCUs and engage the appropriate members of Congress, the DOD and other government agencies, HBCU members institutions of the TCRDF Consortium have contributed significantly to a competitive and diverse research capabilities and intellectual property portfolio. An investment in the TCRDF consortium is essential to transform our HBCUs research and contracting experiences.
TCRDF will build and manage a broad-based coalition to help HBCU members of the TCRDF Consortium increase their contributions to DOD research and contracts. This can be accomplished through coordinated efforts that help HBCUs navigate the research and contracting processes, monitor DOD efforts to enhance their engagements with HBCUs, maintain communication among and between HBCUs and engage the appropriate members of Congress, the DOD and other government agencies, HBCU members institutions of the TCRDF Consortium have contributed significantly to a competitive and diverse research capabilities and intellectual property portfolio. An investment in the TCRDF consortium is essential to transform our HBCUs research and contracting experiences.
Our MissionThe mission of the Tougaloo College Research and Development Foundation is to support the research and development mission of Tougaloo College, in partnership with Historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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Our VisionBy 2028, the Tougaloo College Research and Development Foundation will become the nation’s preeminent model for HBCUs, as they conduct federal government research and contracts.
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Our Goals
- Goal 1: Build a broad-based coalition to support HBCU research and contract activities
- Goal 2: Support HBCU efforts to capture Department of Defense research and contract opportunities by enhancing, engaging and monitoring
- Goal 3: Enhance communication between Congress and HBCUs regarding HBCU opportunities in the Department of Defense
- Goal 4: Engage the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), the Congressional Black Caucus, the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus and other related entities, as supporters, in our efforts to enhance DOD engagements with HBCUs
- Goal 5: Monitor Department of Defense activities designed to implement National Defense Authorization Act requirements designed to enhance Department of Defense engagements with HBCUs, including University Affiliated Research Center activities
- Goal 6: Position TCRDF for sustainability
Our Targeted Approach
Encourage | Engage | Enhance
Encourage...
Encourage...
- Collaboration among institutions of higher learning, with a special focus on HBCUs
- Department of Defense (DOD) activities designed to implement National Defense Authorization Act requirements to enhance engagements with HBCUs
- A broad-based coalition of corporate partners and government agencies to support HBCU research and contract activities
- With the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), the Congressional Black Caucus and the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus as supporters in our efforts to enhance DOD engagements with HBCUs
- Communication between Congress and HBCUs regarding funding opportunities
- HBCU efforts to capture Department of Defense research and contract opportunities