Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: December 5, 2025 (Preliminary Proposals, required) | December 5, 2025 (Full Proposals, by invitation only) | December 5, 2025 (Supplements, annually)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500,000 per year ($7,500,000 total over 5 years) for CREST Centers; Partnership Supplements up to $100,000.
Summary: Supports the establishment of research centers at minority-serving institutions to enhance STEM research capacity and broaden participation of underrepresented groups.
Key Information: Submission by invitation only after required preliminary proposal; eligibility limited to qualified MSIs.