GrantPostedDiscretionary

Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation

U.S. National Science Foundation
24-563
Application Deadline
Nov 21, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$5,000,000
Total Program Funding
$38,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) grant to support institutions of higher education in enhancing student success and diversifying the STEM workforce. This program aims to increase the number of STEM baccalaureate and graduate degrees awarded to underrepresented populations, including Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans, through collaborative alliances among institutions. With an estimated total funding of $38 million and awards ranging from $125,000 to $5 million, the program is open for proposals until November 21, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

Eligible Applicants

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Additional Eligibility Information

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Alliance Development Grants (ADG) <ul> <li>Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two-and-four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</li> </ul> Alliances:<br /> <ul> <li>STEM Pathways Implementation-Only (SPIO):Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two-and-four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</li> <li>STEM Pathways Research Alliance (SPRA):Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two-and-four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</li> <li>Bridge to the Baccalaureate (B2B): B2B Alliances are composed entirely of two-year IHEs. The lead institution must award associate-level degrees in a STEM or STEM-related field. Associate-level degree-granting institutions that award four-year degrees in workforce development areas may be eligible to serve as the lead institution of a B2B alliance. Four-year institutions that award STEM baccalaureate degrees are ineligible to serve as lead institutions for B2B alliances but may be included as partner institutions for articulation purposes as a transfer pathway to four-year STEM degree programs. Funds are not budgeted for four-year institutions in B2B projects. Proposers should contact the LSAMP program staff for any questions on eligibility for B2B alliance support.<br /></li> </ul> Bridges to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Master's)<br /> <ul> <li>Master's Comprehensive IHEs as defined by Carnegie Classification only. Carnegie Classification website: https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/.</li> </ul> Bridges to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Doctoral)<br /> <ul> <li>Four-year IHEs accredited in and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</li> </ul> STEM Networking Incentives and Engagement (NETWORKS)<br /> <ul> <li>Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two-and-four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</li> <li>Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories research laboratory professional societies and similar organizations located in the U. S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities.</li> <li>For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation.</li> </ul> NETWORKS projects are limited to four collaborating organizations per proposal. *Who May Serve as PI: Alliance Development Grant (ADG) Proposals The PI for ADG proposals must be an upper-level administrator/cabinet-level officialfrom the executive leadership (i.e., Provost, Dean, VP of Academic Affairs, etc.) of the institution. A deviation from this requirement for PI designation requires a full justification. Faculty may be listed as Co-PIs. Alliances: Bridge to the Baccalaureate (B2B), STEM Pathways Implementation-Only (SPIO) and STEM Pathways Research Alliance (SPRA)<br /> The PI for alliances (B2B, SPIO, and SPRA) should be a cabinet-level official from the executive leadership (i.e., Provost, Dean, VP of Academic Affairs, etc.) of the institution and a member of the alliance governing board. The alliance governing board is a body of upper-level administrators from each partner institution that oversees the alliance. A deviation from this requir

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMar 29, 2024
amendedLatest AmendmentMay 23, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineNov 21, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 19, 2027

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$5,000,000
Award Floor
$125,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$38,000,000
Expected Awards
60
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
U.S. National Science Foundation(NSF)
Funding Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instrument
Grant

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CFDA Numbers

47.076

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