2026–27 SMART FIRES Tribal Colleges Seed Award
The 2026–27 SMART FIRES Tribal Colleges Seed Award funds innovative STEM research and education projects at Montana Tribal Colleges through Montana NSF EPSCoR.
Funder: Montana NSF EPSCoR
Due Dates: November 6, 2026 (Full application deadline; PDF proposal & budget Excel by 5:00 pm MDT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award (including indirect costs); 2–3 awards anticipated; project period: Jan 1, 2027–Aug 31, 2027
Summary: Supports STEM research, capacity building, and education projects at Montana Tribal Colleges through the SMART FIRES initiative.
Description
This opportunity funds research, capacity building, and STEM education initiatives at Montana’s Tribal Colleges, aiming to strengthen connections with the NSF EPSCoR network. The award, part of the SMART FIRES project, encourages innovative STEM-related projects that benefit tribal schools and communities, with an emphasis on building scientific capacity and broadening student access to STEM pathways. Projects may focus on any STEM discipline and do not need to align directly with fire science or SMART FIRES research themes, though collaboration with SMART FIRES teams is encouraged.
