Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: February 17, 2026 (Third Monday in February, annually)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000,000 total per award (Track 3); Track 1: up to $750,000; Track 2: up to $1.5M; Collaborative Planning: up to $100,000; Typical duration: up to 6 years (1 year for planning grants)
Summary: Supports scholarships and institutional interventions to increase the success and graduation of low-income, academically talented students in STEM fields of national/regional workforce need.
Key Information: At least 60% of funds must be used for scholarships; eligibility limited to accredited U.S. higher education institutions; see program for discipline exclusions.