Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: August 26, 2025 (Last Tuesday in August, annually)

Funding Amounts: Up to $3,250,000 per award; typical awards range from $100,000 (Capacity Building) to $3,000,000 (Fellowships); total program funding ~$68M; 1–6 years duration depending on track.

Summary: Supports innovative projects to recruit, prepare, and retain effective K-12 STEM teachers and teacher leaders in high-need U.S. school districts, including research and capacity building.

Key Information: Four program tracks plus capacity building; proposals must address only one track; no cost sharing required.