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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 Apr 21, 2010 and posted on Dec 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2010 Letter of Intent req 01/25/10 Impl, Educ Rsrch, Targeted Infusion Prelim Prop req 03/22/10 ACE Impl Full Prop 03/18/10 Impl, Educ Rsrch, Targeted Infusion Planning Grants 04/07/10 Innov thru Inst Integration 05/24/10 ACE Implementation Proj. (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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 32 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 HBCU UP Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that are accredited and offer undergraduate educational programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Innovation through Institutional Integration 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 Limit HBCU UP ulliThe Principal Investigator for Implementation Projects, ACE Implementation Projects, 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./liliThe Principal Investigator for Education Research Projects should be one of the individuals 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./liliThe 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/ulInnovation through Institutional Integration 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 US STEM workforce by improving the quality, reach, and outcomes of STEM degree programs and related research experiences for undergraduates. In practice, the opportunity funds institutional and departmental efforts that can raise student success, modernize curricula and instruction, expand authentic research participation, and build durable partnerships that connect students and faculty to cutting-edge science and workforce pathways.
The program offers several project types so institutions can pursue work that matches their level of readiness and the scope of change they are aiming for. Implementation Projects support comprehensive, institution-wide efforts to improve STEM education and research, and they are expected to be grounded in a thoughtful institutional STEM self-analysis. NSF is looking for strategies that align with institutional priorities and NSF goals and that can produce significant, sustainable improvements in STEM offerings rather than short-lived pilot activities. Common approaches under Implementation include curriculum enhancement, faculty professional development, expanded undergraduate research opportunities, academic enrichment activities, stronger student support services, and the infusion of technology to improve instruction. Implementation awards can also support collaborations with research-intensive institutions and industry partners, particularly when those collaborations strengthen teaching, research training, internships, or workforce alignment. A special track, Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Implementation Projects, is aimed at HBCUs seeking additional rounds of funding and emphasizes ambitious, transformative proposals that could produce far-reaching, paradigm-shifting changes in undergraduate STEM at the institution.
For institutions or teams focused specifically on studying what works and why, Education Research Projects (ERP) fund a three-year education research project intended to strengthen STEM education and research programs at HBCUs through evidence-building. ERP proposals must be driven by sound education research theories and methods, with topics such as student retention, diffusion of innovations, curricular change, technology-enhanced learning, STEM teacher education, and identifying models that lead to strong outcomes. Importantly, an HBCU does not need to hold an Implementation Project award to apply for an ERP, which makes this track a viable entry point for institutions that want to build a research base before scaling reforms.
If a campus has a narrower, clearly defined improvement goal, Targeted Infusion Projects (TIP) provide shorter-term support to enhance undergraduate STEM education in a focused way, often within a single department, though interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary proposals are encouraged. TIP goals can include pursuing specialized accreditation or certifications, establishing new programs or concentrations, building collaborations between STEM departments and teacher education programs, or updating curricula and training to match advances in the discipline and evolving workforce needs. As with ERP, TIP proposals do not require an existing Implementation Project, so institutions can use TIP funding to address pressing gaps or to catalyze specific changes that can later be expanded.
Planning Grants are intended for institutions that need dedicated time and resources to conduct a serious self-study of their undergraduate STEM programs and to design a strong future project. These grants support activities such as data collection and analysis, consultation with internal and external stakeholders, researching effective strategies and models, site visits to exemplary programs, and proposal development for future Implementation (including ACE) submissions. In other words, Planning Grants are designed to help an institution move from diagnosing challenges and benchmarking solutions to building a cohesive, competitive plan for comprehensive improvement.
The solicitation also references Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3), which encourages institutions to take a strategic approach to integrating and leveraging NSF-funded awards, with an emphasis on awards associated with NSF Education and Human Resources (EHR) programs (though not limited to them). The goal is to help faculty and administrators coordinate efforts across grants and initiatives so that successful practices are connected, scaled, and sustained rather than remaining isolated. For FY2009, NSF noted I3 proposal opportunities across nine EHR programs, including HBCU UP, CREST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, TCUP, and others.
Funding details in the posted opportunity indicate an estimated total funding level of $10,000,000 with an expected 32 awards. Individual award sizes range from a $50,000 floor up to a $2,500,000 ceiling, and the opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development under CFDA 47.076 (Education and Human Resources).
Eligibility for the HBCU UP components is limited to accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities that offer undergraduate STEM programs. The solicitation also defines role expectations for project leadership, which vary by project type. For Implementation Projects, ACE Implementation Projects, and Planning Grants, the Principal Investigator is expected to be the chief academic officer (provost) or another senior academic official, reflecting the institution-wide nature of those efforts. For Education Research Projects, the PI should be someone directly conducting the research, and at least one PI must have formal training or substantial experience in education research. For Targeted Infusion Projects, the PI is typically a STEM department head (or equivalent), consistent with the departmental scope of many TIP efforts. For I3 proposals, the PI must generally be the provost or equivalent chief academic officer unless the proposal is exclusively for I3 STEM educational or related research.
Key dates in the listing reflect a multi-deadline structure that depends on project type, including a required letter of intent for certain tracks and specific due dates for preliminary proposals, full proposals, and planning grants, with the current closing date shown as May 24, 2010 (noting that the posting itself is from 2009-2010). The sponsoring agency is the National Science Foundation, and the primary public reference is NSF Publication 10-518.
NSF HBCU UP (Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program) FAQs
What is the NSF HBCU UP program?
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. Its core purpose is to broaden participation in the U.S. STEM workforce by improving the quality, reach, and outcomes of STEM degree programs and related undergraduate research experiences.
What kinds of activities does HBCU UP generally support?
Based on the opportunity description, HBCU UP supports institutional and departmental efforts that can improve student success, modernize curricula and instruction, expand authentic undergraduate research participation, and build durable partnerships that connect students and faculty to cutting-edge science and workforce pathways.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility for HBCU UP components is limited to accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities that offer undergraduate STEM programs.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the estimated total funding and how many awards are expected?
The posted opportunity indicates an estimated total funding level of $10,000,000 with an expected 32 awards.
What is the award size range?
Individual award sizes range from a $50,000 floor up to a $2,500,000 ceiling.
What is the CFDA number and program area listed?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development under CFDA 47.076 (Education and Human Resources).
What are the main project types available under HBCU UP?
The solicitation describes several project types: Implementation Projects (including the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) track), Education Research Projects (ERP), Targeted Infusion Projects (TIP), and Planning Grants. The solicitation also references Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) as a related emphasis area for integrating NSF-funded awards.
What are Implementation Projects intended to do?
Implementation Projects support comprehensive, institution-wide efforts to improve STEM education and research. They are expected to be grounded in a thoughtful institutional STEM self-analysis and should pursue strategies aligned with institutional priorities and NSF goals, with an emphasis on significant and sustainable improvements rather than short-lived pilot activities.
What are examples of activities that may fit under an Implementation Project?
The description lists common approaches such as curriculum enhancement, faculty professional development, expanded undergraduate research opportunities, academic enrichment activities, stronger student support services, and infusion of technology to improve instruction. Implementation awards can also support collaborations with research-intensive institutions and industry partners when they strengthen teaching, research training, internships, or workforce alignment.
What is an ACE Implementation Project?
Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Implementation Projects are a special track aimed at HBCUs seeking additional rounds of funding. The emphasis is on ambitious, transformative proposals that could produce far-reaching, paradigm-shifting changes in undergraduate STEM at the institution.
What is an Education Research Project (ERP)?
An Education Research Project (ERP) funds a three-year education research project intended to strengthen STEM education and research programs at HBCUs through evidence-building. ERP proposals must be driven by sound education research theories and methods.
What research topics are mentioned as examples for ERP proposals?
The solicitation description mentions topics such as student retention, diffusion of innovations, curricular change, technology-enhanced learning, STEM teacher education, and identifying models that lead to strong outcomes.
Do you need an Implementation Project award to apply for an ERP?
No. The solicitation states that an HBCU does not need to hold an Implementation Project award to apply for an ERP.
What is a Targeted Infusion Project (TIP)?
Targeted Infusion Projects (TIP) provide shorter-term support to enhance undergraduate STEM education in a focused way, often within a single department, though interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary proposals are encouraged.
What are examples of goals that a TIP might support?
Examples listed include pursuing specialized accreditation or certifications, establishing new programs or concentrations, building collaborations between STEM departments and teacher education programs, and updating curricula and training to match advances in the discipline and evolving workforce needs.
Do you need an Implementation Project award to apply for a TIP?
No. The solicitation indicates TIP proposals do not require an existing Implementation Project, allowing institutions to address pressing gaps or catalyze specific changes that can later be expanded.
What is a Planning Grant and what does it fund?
Planning Grants are intended for institutions that need time and resources to conduct a serious self-study of their undergraduate STEM programs and to design a strong future project. Supported activities include data collection and analysis, consultation with internal and external stakeholders, researching effective strategies and models, site visits to exemplary programs, and proposal development for future Implementation submissions (including ACE).
What is Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) in this solicitation?
Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) encourages institutions to take a strategic approach to integrating and leveraging NSF-funded awards, with an emphasis on awards associated with NSF Education and Human Resources (EHR) programs (though not limited to them). The goal is to coordinate efforts across grants and initiatives so successful practices are connected, scaled, and sustained instead of remaining isolated.
Which NSF programs are mentioned as part of the FY2009 I3 context?
For FY2009, NSF noted I3 proposal opportunities across nine EHR programs, including HBCU UP, CREST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, TCUP, and others.
Who should serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for Implementation Projects, ACE Implementation Projects, and Planning Grants?
For Implementation Projects, ACE Implementation Projects, and Planning Grants, the Principal Investigator is expected to be the chief academic officer (provost) or another senior academic official, reflecting the institution-wide nature of those efforts.
Who should serve as the PI for an Education Research Project (ERP)?
For ERP proposals, the PI should be someone directly conducting the research, and at least one PI must have formal training or substantial experience in education research.
Who should serve as the PI for a Targeted Infusion Project (TIP)?
For TIP proposals, the PI is typically a STEM department head (or equivalent), consistent with the departmental scope of many TIP efforts.
Who should serve as the PI for I3 proposals?
For I3 proposals, the PI must generally be the provost or equivalent chief academic officer unless the proposal is exclusively for I3 STEM educational or related research.
Are there multiple deadlines or required pre-submissions?
Yes. The listing describes a multi-deadline structure that depends on project type, including a required letter of intent for certain tracks and specific due dates for preliminary proposals, full proposals, and planning grants.
What closing date is shown in the listing?
The current closing date shown is May 24, 2010, with a note that the posting itself is from the 2009-2010 period.
Which agency sponsors this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the primary public reference for this solicitation?
The primary public reference cited is NSF Publication 10-518.
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