Racial Equity in STEM Education
ID: 343697Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$0 - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Racial Equity in STEM Education," aimed at advancing racial equity in STEM education and workforce development. This initiative seeks proposals for innovative projects that address systemic barriers to participation in STEM fields, with a focus on creating inclusive practices and policies that benefit diverse populations. The NSF emphasizes the importance of a diverse research enterprise, which enhances the breadth of discovery and solutions to societal challenges. The total estimated funding for this program is $25 million, with an award ceiling of $5 million and approximately 35 awards expected. Interested applicants can submit proposals until October 8, 2024, and are encouraged to send a one-page concept paper to EHRRacialEquity@nsf.gov prior to submission. For further details, applicants may refer to NSF Publication 22-634 or contact grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Files
    No associated files provided.
    Similar Opportunities
    Workplace Equity for Persons with Disabilities in STEM and STEM Education
    Active
    National Science Foundation
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Workplace Equity for Persons with Disabilities in STEM and STEM Education." This initiative aims to support research that enhances knowledge and practices related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in STEM workplaces and educational environments for individuals with disabilities. Proposals should focus on identifying barriers and solutions, applying intersectional perspectives, and conducting translational research, with a budget request ranging from $100,000 to $1,500,000 and a project duration of up to five years. Interested applicants, including for-profit organizations, non-profit entities, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and tribal nations, must submit their proposals by September 17, 2024, and can find additional information at the NSF's website or contact grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
    Scholarships in STEM Network
    Active
    National Science Foundation
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Scholarships in STEM Network" aimed at fostering a collaborative network to support domestic low-income STEM students. This initiative seeks to establish S-STEM Research Hubs that will investigate barriers to student success and disseminate effective practices for graduation in STEM fields. The program is crucial for enhancing access and inclusion in the STEM workforce, ensuring that all Americans can contribute to the innovation economy. Interested applicants, including non-profit organizations and accredited institutions of higher education, can apply for funding ranging from $3 million to $15 million, with a total estimated program funding of $15 million available for approximately five awards. Proposals are due by March 26, 2025, and further details can be found at the NSF's publication link or by contacting grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
    Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education
    Active
    National Science Foundation
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education" aimed at enhancing STEM education at the undergraduate level. This initiative seeks proposals that promote innovative and evidence-based approaches to improve STEM teaching and learning, with a focus on increasing diversity among students and instructors, and fostering institutional partnerships for collaborative research and development. The program is critical for addressing the growing demand for STEM professionals in the U.S. economy, with an estimated total funding of $61 million available, and individual awards ranging from $200,000 to $2 million. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by January 15, 2025, and can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.
    Advancing Informal STEM Learning
    Active
    National Science Foundation
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Advancing Informal STEM Learning" aimed at funding research and practices that enhance informal STEM learning experiences and environments. The program specifically seeks proposals that promote equity and belonging for historically excluded and underserved communities, focusing on public engagement with STEM, community STEM initiatives, and science communication. With an estimated total program funding of $41 million, the NSF anticipates awarding approximately 77 grants, with individual awards ranging from $150,000 to $3.5 million. Interested applicants can find more information and submit proposals before the closing date of January 8, 2025, by contacting NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
    ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions
    Active
    National Science Foundation
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions grant, aimed at promoting gender equity and systemic change strategies for STEM faculty in academic institutions. This program seeks proposals from eligible applicants, including non-profit institutions of higher education and non-academic organizations, to implement evidence-based strategies that address systemic inequities in academic workplaces. With an estimated total program funding of $29 million and an award ceiling of $3 million, the NSF anticipates making approximately 36 awards. Proposals are due by October 3, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.
    Hispanic Serving Institutions: Equitable Transformation in STEM Education (ETSE)
    Active
    National Science Foundation
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Hispanic Serving Institutions: Equitable Transformation in STEM Education (ETSE)" aimed at enhancing undergraduate STEM education at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). The program seeks to support projects that promote equity in STEM education, increase student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates, and transform institutional practices to better serve diverse student populations. This initiative is crucial for fostering a more diverse and capable science and engineering workforce, aligning with the NSF's strategic goals. The estimated total funding for this program is $20 million, with 17 awards expected, and proposals are due by September 11, 2024. For further information, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
    EHR Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
    Active
    National Science Foundation
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "EHR Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)" aimed at enhancing the capacity of researchers to conduct high-quality STEM education research. This initiative seeks to broaden participation in STEM fields by encouraging proposals from underrepresented groups in STEM education research and the workforce, including individuals from diverse races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities, as well as faculty from minority-serving and two-year institutions. The total estimated funding for this program is $12 million, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements, and proposals must be submitted by February 28, 2025. For further details, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the additional information link provided in the announcement.
    NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
    Active
    National Science Foundation
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program, aimed at enhancing the academic success of low-income students pursuing degrees in STEM fields. This grant opportunity is designed for institutions of higher education (IHEs) to provide scholarships and implement evidence-based activities that support recruitment, retention, and graduation of academically promising low-income students in eligible disciplines. The S-STEM program is critical for addressing workforce needs in the United States by increasing the number of graduates in high-demand STEM areas, thereby contributing to the nation's innovation economy. Institutions can apply for funding ranging from $100,000 to $5 million, with an estimated total program funding of $120 million and a deadline for proposals set for March 4, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
    Broadening Participation in Engineering
    Active
    National Science Foundation
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Broadening Participation in Engineering" aimed at enhancing the participation of all citizens in the U.S. engineering workforce. This initiative seeks to support research and collaborative projects that promote equity and inclusivity in engineering education, with funding available through four distinct tracks: Planning and Conference Grants, Research in Broadening Participation in Engineering, Inclusive Mentoring Hubs, and Centers for Equity in Engineering. The total estimated program funding is $13 million, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $1.2 million, and proposals are due by November 20, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance and further details can be found in NSF Publication 22-514.
    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Organizational Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
    Active
    National Science Foundation
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Organizational Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, aimed at enhancing the research capabilities of recent doctoral graduates in STEM fields. This grant supports organizations in developing postdoctoral fellowship projects that foster research knowledge and practices in STEM education, with a focus on broadening participation and workforce development in these fields. The program encourages applications from Principal Investigators who are women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups in STEM. The estimated total funding for this program is $2.5 million, with an expected four awards to be made. Proposals are due by April 25, 2025, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.