Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: July 22, 2025 (Letter of Intent, Research Initiation Awards) | September 9, 2025 (Letter of Intent, TIP/BPR/IMP) | October 7, 2025 (Full Proposal, Research Initiation Awards) | November 13, 2025 (Full Proposal, TIP/BPR/IMP) | March 24, 2026 (Preliminary Proposal, BPRC) | November 25, 2026 (Full Proposal, BPRC)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding up to $62,250,000 over two years; awards range from $350,000 (BPR) to $9,000,000 (BPRC); typical project awards: TIP up to $400,000, RIA up to $450,000, IMP up to $1.25M–$3M.
Summary: Supports accredited HBCUs to strengthen undergraduate STEM education and research through multiple tracks including curriculum innovation, broadening participation research, faculty research initiation, institutional implementation, and research centers.
Key Information: Only accredited HBCUs with undergraduate STEM programs are eligible; strict limits on proposal submissions per institution and PI.