Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program
Limited submission
This grant supports STEM education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities through various tracks and funding opportunities.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
U.S. National Science Foundation has archived this opportunity.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: July 28, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | September 8, 2026 (Letter of Intent, Research Initiation Awards) | March 28, 2028 (Preliminary Proposal, BPRC) | October 6, 2026 (Full Proposal, Research Initiation Awards) | November 12, 2026 (Full Proposal, TIP/BPR/IMP) | November 24, 2026 (Full Proposal, BPRC) | May 20, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $62.25M over two years; individual awards typically $350,000–$9,000,000 depending on track and duration.
Summary: Supports projects to strengthen STEM undergraduate education and research at accredited HBCUs through multiple funding tracks.
Key Information: Only accredited HBCUs offering STEM undergrad degrees are eligible; strict limits on number/type of proposals per institution and PI.
Description
This program provides funding to accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to strengthen STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) undergraduate education and research. The initiative supports a range of activities, from targeted curriculum enhancements to major research centers, all aimed at broadening participation and increasing the success of underrepresented groups in STEM. Funding is available through several tracks, including Targeted Infusion Projects, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM, Research Initiation Awards, Implementation Projects, and Broadening Participation Research Centers. Additional opportunities include planning grants, EAGER, RAPID, and conference support.
