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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.076 Education and Human Resources.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 5, 2010 and posted on Nov 19, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 2009 see full pub Letter of Intent (opt) 01/25/2009 Planning Grants Prelim Prop (req) 02/17/2009 ACE Implementation Projects Full Prop 02/17/ 2009 Planning Grants 02/24/ 2009, 08/25/2009 Innov thru Inst Integration 04/17/2009 ACE Implementation Projects. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that are accredited and offer undergraduate educational programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Eligibility for Innovations through Institutional Integration (Isup3/sup) is limited to institutions of higher education (including two and four year colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US. If the proposal is exclusively for Isup3/sup STEM educational or related research, then all categories of proposers identified in the NSF Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit. PI Limitul liThe Principal Investigator for Implementation Projects (including ACE) and Planning Grant proposals should be the chief academic officer of the institution or other senior academic official. Potential co Principal Investigators include the key personnel that will be involved in the implementation of the project activities./li liThe Principal Investigator for Targeted Infusion Projects should be a STEM department head or equivalent. Potential co Principal Investigators include the key personnel that will be involved in the implementation of the project activities./li liThe Principal Investigator for Education Research Projects should be the individual who will perform the research project. Other potential co Principal Investigators include collaborators on the research project. At least one of the Principal Investigators must have formal training in education research or significant professional experience doing education research./li /ul The Principal Investigator for an Innovation through Institutional Integration (Isup3/sup) proposal must be the university provost or equivalent chief academic officer, unless the proposal is exclusively for Isup3/sup STEM educational or related research.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) is a discretionary grant program designed to strengthen undergraduate STEM education and research capacity at accredited HBCUs. The core purpose is to broaden participation in the national STEM workforce by helping HBCUs improve the quality, effectiveness, and sustainability of their STEM programs and the student experiences within those programs. The opportunity supports multiple project types so institutions can pursue either broad, campus-wide improvements or more focused, department-level upgrades, as well as rigorous education research that generates evidence about what works in HBCU STEM settings.
The program offers four main funding tracks. Implementation Projects support comprehensive, institution-wide efforts to enhance STEM education and research, based on a clear institutional STEM self-analysis and aligned with both institutional priorities and NSF goals. Common implementation activities include revising or modernizing STEM curricula, expanding faculty professional development, strengthening undergraduate research opportunities, providing academic enrichment and student support services, integrating technology to improve instruction, and building collaborations with research institutions, government laboratories, or industry. A specific sub-track, Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE), is geared toward HBCUs seeking additional rounds of funding and is intended for ambitious, transformative proposals that aim for far-reaching, paradigm-shifting improvements in undergraduate STEM at the institution.
Planning Grants are meant to help an HBCU prepare for a larger or more complex effort by supporting the groundwork needed to design a strong future project. These grants fund activities such as collecting and analyzing program data, consulting stakeholders across campus and beyond, researching proven strategies and models, conducting site visits to benchmark programs, and developing competitive proposals for Implementation Projects (including ACE), Education Research Projects, or Targeted Infusion Projects. In practical terms, Planning Grants are positioned as a structured way for an institution to diagnose needs, identify high-impact interventions, and build a coherent plan before scaling up.
Education Research Projects (ERPs) fund a three-year STEM education research study intended to strengthen STEM education and research programs at HBCUs through evidence-based insights. ERP proposals must be grounded in sound education research theory and methodology, and example topic areas include student retention, diffusion and adoption of innovations, curriculum enhancements, instructional technology, STEM teacher preparation, and identifying models of success that can be replicated or adapted. Importantly, ERPs are not supplemental to implementation awards; an HBCU does not need an existing Implementation Project to apply. The program also specifies that at least one principal investigator must have formal training or substantial experience in education research, reinforcing that this track is expected to produce publishable, methodologically defensible findings.
Targeted Infusion Projects (TIPs) provide support for short-term, well-defined goals that improve undergraduate STEM education, typically within a single STEM department, though interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary efforts are encouraged. TIPs are suited for focused upgrades such as pursuing specialized accreditation or certifications, launching a new program or concentration, building structured collaborations between STEM departments and teacher education programs, or updating academic programs to match advances in the field and current workforce needs. Like ERPs, TIPs are not supplemental; an HBCU can apply without having an Implementation Project.
The announcement also references Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3), which emphasizes strategic coordination and integration of NSF-funded awards, especially those managed through NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). I3 encourages institutions to think holistically about how multiple NSF investments can be aligned for greater institutional impact. For the fiscal year referenced in the notice, proposals advancing I3 goals were solicited across several EHR programs, including HBCU-UP, with a focus on integrating efforts rather than running isolated projects.
In terms of eligibility and leadership requirements, proposals for HBCU-UP tracks are generally limited to accredited HBCUs that offer undergraduate STEM programs. The program sets different expectations for who should serve as principal investigator depending on the project type. For Implementation Projects (including ACE) and Planning Grants, the PI should be the institution's chief academic officer (provost) or another senior academic official, signaling that these efforts are meant to be institutional priorities with high-level authority and cross-campus coordination. For Targeted Infusion Projects, the PI is expected to be a STEM department head or equivalent, reflecting the department-centered nature of TIP activities. For Education Research Projects, the PI should be the individual conducting the research, with the added requirement that the team includes education research expertise. For I3 proposals, the PI is typically the provost or equivalent unless the proposal is exclusively for I3 STEM education or related research, in which case broader proposer categories may be eligible under NSF rules.
Funding details in the notice indicate an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000 with an anticipated 20 awards. Individual awards range from a $25,000 floor to a $3,000,000 ceiling, and the opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The program is categorized under CFDA 47.076 (Education and Human Resources). Key dates shown in the opportunity include an optional letter of intent deadline (January 25, 2009) and multiple submission deadlines by track (including February 17, February 24, April 17, and August 25, 2009 as listed in the announcement), with the posting date of November 19, 2008 and an archive date of March 5, 2010. The administering agency is the NSF, and the funding instrument is a grant.
Overall, HBCU-UP is structured to help HBCUs improve undergraduate STEM outcomes through a mix of institution-wide transformation, careful planning, targeted departmental improvements, and rigorous education research, all aimed at building stronger STEM pipelines and increasing participation in the U.S. STEM workforce.
NSF HBCU-UP Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the NSF Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP)?
HBCU-UP is a discretionary National Science Foundation (NSF) grant program designed to strengthen undergraduate STEM education and research capacity at accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Its core goal is to broaden participation in the national STEM workforce by helping HBCUs improve the quality, effectiveness, and sustainability of STEM programs and the student experience within those programs.
What kinds of projects does HBCU-UP support?
The program supports multiple project types so institutions can pursue either broad, campus-wide improvements, focused department-level upgrades, or rigorous STEM education research that generates evidence about what works in HBCU STEM settings.
What are the main funding tracks under HBCU-UP?
The opportunity describes four main tracks: Implementation Projects (including the Achieving Competitive Excellence sub-track), Planning Grants, Education Research Projects (ERPs), and Targeted Infusion Projects (TIPs).
What is an HBCU-UP Implementation Project?
Implementation Projects support comprehensive, institution-wide efforts to enhance STEM education and research. They are expected to be based on a clear institutional STEM self-analysis and aligned with institutional priorities and NSF goals.
What activities are commonly supported under Implementation Projects?
Common Implementation activities include revising or modernizing STEM curricula, expanding faculty professional development, strengthening undergraduate research opportunities, providing academic enrichment and student support services, integrating technology to improve instruction, and building collaborations with research institutions, government laboratories, or industry.
What is the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) sub-track?
ACE is a sub-track under Implementation Projects aimed at HBCUs seeking additional rounds of funding. It is intended for ambitious, transformative proposals that pursue far-reaching, paradigm-shifting improvements in undergraduate STEM at the institution.
What is an HBCU-UP Planning Grant?
Planning Grants help an HBCU prepare for a larger or more complex effort by supporting groundwork activities needed to design a strong future project. They function as a structured way to diagnose needs, identify high-impact interventions, and build a coherent plan before scaling up.
What can Planning Grant funds be used for?
Planning Grants can fund collecting and analyzing program data, consulting stakeholders across campus and beyond, researching proven strategies and models, conducting site visits to benchmark programs, and developing competitive proposals for future Implementation Projects (including ACE), Education Research Projects, or Targeted Infusion Projects.
What is an HBCU-UP Education Research Project (ERP)?
Education Research Projects fund a three-year STEM education research study intended to strengthen STEM education and research programs at HBCUs through evidence-based insights. ERP proposals must be grounded in sound education research theory and methodology and are expected to produce methodologically defensible findings.
Do you need an existing Implementation Project to apply for an ERP?
No. The announcement specifies that ERPs are not supplemental to Implementation awards, and an HBCU does not need an existing Implementation Project to apply for the ERP track.
What topics can an Education Research Project focus on?
Example topic areas include student retention, diffusion and adoption of innovations, curriculum enhancements, instructional technology, STEM teacher preparation, and identifying models of success that can be replicated or adapted.
What expertise is required on an ERP team?
The program specifies that at least one principal investigator must have formal training or substantial experience in education research, reflecting that this track is expected to generate publishable, methodologically sound results.
What is a Targeted Infusion Project (TIP)?
Targeted Infusion Projects support short-term, well-defined goals that improve undergraduate STEM education. TIPs typically operate within a single STEM department, although interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary efforts are encouraged.
What are examples of activities supported by TIPs?
TIPs may support focused upgrades such as pursuing specialized accreditation or certifications, launching a new program or concentration, building structured collaborations between STEM departments and teacher education programs, or updating academic programs to match advances in the field and current workforce needs.
Do you need an existing Implementation Project to apply for a TIP?
No. Like ERPs, TIPs are not supplemental, and an HBCU can apply for a TIP without having an Implementation Project.
Who is eligible to apply for HBCU-UP funding?
Proposals for HBCU-UP tracks are generally limited to accredited HBCUs that offer undergraduate STEM programs.
Who should serve as Principal Investigator (PI) for Implementation Projects and Planning Grants?
For Implementation Projects (including ACE) and Planning Grants, the PI should be the institution's chief academic officer (provost) or another senior academic official. This reflects the expectation that these efforts are institutional priorities requiring high-level authority and cross-campus coordination.
Who should serve as Principal Investigator (PI) for a Targeted Infusion Project?
For TIPs, the PI is expected to be a STEM department head or equivalent, matching the department-centered nature of TIP activities.
Who should serve as Principal Investigator (PI) for an Education Research Project?
For ERPs, the PI should be the individual conducting the research, and the project team must include education research expertise (including the requirement that at least one PI has formal training or substantial education research experience).
What is Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) and how does it relate to HBCU-UP?
I3 emphasizes strategic coordination and integration of NSF-funded awards, especially those within NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). The notice indicates that, for the referenced fiscal year, proposals advancing I3 goals were solicited across several EHR programs (including HBCU-UP), with an emphasis on integrating efforts rather than operating isolated projects.
Who typically serves as PI for I3 proposals mentioned in the notice?
For I3 proposals, the PI is typically the provost or equivalent unless the proposal is exclusively for I3 STEM education or related research, in which case broader proposer categories may be eligible under NSF rules.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates approximately 20 awards.
What is the award size range for individual grants?
Individual awards range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $3,000,000, according to the notice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Which agency administers the program?
The administering agency is the National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the CFDA number listed for the program?
The announcement categorizes the program under CFDA 47.076 (Education and Human Resources).
What are the key dates shown in the notice?
Key dates listed include an optional letter of intent deadline of January 25, 2009, and multiple submission deadlines by track (February 17, February 24, April 17, and August 25, 2009). The posting date is November 19, 2008, and the archive date is March 5, 2010.
Is a letter of intent required?
The notice describes the letter of intent as optional, with a deadline of January 25, 2009.
How does the program connect to broader STEM workforce goals?
HBCU-UP is framed around broadening participation in the U.S. STEM workforce by improving undergraduate STEM outcomes and strengthening STEM education and research capacity at HBCUs through transformation, planning, targeted improvements, and rigorous education research.
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