Funder: National Science Foundation

Due Dates: July 22, 2025 (LOI - Research Initiation Awards) | September 9, 2025 (LOI - TIP, BPR, IMP) | October 7, 2025 (Full - RIA) | November 13, 2025 (Full - TIP, BPR, IMP) | March 24, 2026 (Prelim - BPRC) | November 24, 2026 (Full - BPRC)

Funding Amounts: Up to $9M for centers; $400K–$450K for projects; $1.25M–$3M for implementation; total program ~$62.25M over 2 years; typical project duration 2–5 years.

Summary: Supports STEM undergraduate education and research at HBCUs through multiple tracks, including research, curriculum innovation, and institutional capacity building.

Key Information: Limited submission: strict limits on number of proposals per institution and PI; Letters of Intent required for most tracks.