Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 228
Apply for PAR 14 228
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.351 Research Infrastructure Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2014 and posted on May 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession United States Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) Charter Schools Science Centers and Museums Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity designed to support research education activities that align with NIH mission areas. The program sits under the NIH Research Education Program (R25) and focuses on strengthening the nations future biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce by investing in high-quality science education efforts. In practical terms, SEPA is meant to fund education projects that help students and educators build real research-relevant skills and understanding, especially in communities that have historically had fewer opportunities and resources in STEM.
A defining feature of this opportunity is its emphasis on pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (P-12) audiences, along with the teachers who serve them, with a clear priority on students and educators from underserved communities. The FOA encourages applicants to propose innovative educational activities, which can include courses aimed at skills development, hands-on research experiences, structured mentoring activities, curriculum or teaching methods development, informal science education (ISE) projects such as exhibits (for example in museums or science centers), and outreach efforts that broaden access and engagement. The common thread is that funded projects should meaningfully improve learning and training pathways that connect young learners and their educators to biomedical and health-related research themes, tools, and ways of thinking.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant funding opportunity offered by the National Institutes of Health. The funding opportunity number is PAR-14-228, and the funding activity category is Health. It is associated with CFDA number 93.351 (Research Infrastructure Programs). The award ceiling listed is 250,000, and the announcement specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower the barrier to participation for organizations that do not have access to substantial non-federal funds.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations that might be positioned to deliver strong education and outreach programs. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts (including charter schools), nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), small businesses, and various levels of government such as city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, and public or Indian housing authorities. The FOA also points to additional eligible groups such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, science centers and museums, U.S. territories or possessions, and United States Affiliated Pacific Islands. This wide eligibility list reflects SEPA's intent to reach learners in many settings, including schools, community organizations, and informal learning environments.
At the same time, there are clear restrictions on foreign involvement. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement. In other words, SEPA is structured as a U.S.-focused education investment.
Key dates from the archived listing show it was posted and created on May 16, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 22, 2016, and an archive date of July 23, 2016. While that means this specific FOA cycle is closed, the description remains useful as a guide to what NIH SEPA grants are intended to support and what kinds of projects NIH has sought to fund under the R25 education mechanism.
For applicants and interested organizations, the full announcement was provided through the NIH Grants Guide at the linked page (PAR-14-228). For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
NIH SEPA (R25) PAR-14-228 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25)?
The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity under the NIH Research Education Program (R25). It supports research education activities that align with NIH mission areas, with the broader goal of strengthening the nation's future biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce through high-quality science education efforts.
What is the main purpose of SEPA funding?
SEPA is meant to fund education projects that help students and educators build research-relevant skills and understanding. A central emphasis is expanding access and opportunity, especially for communities that have historically had fewer opportunities and resources in STEM.
Who are the primary audiences for SEPA projects?
A defining feature of SEPA is its focus on pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (P-12) audiences and the teachers who serve them. The program places clear priority on students and educators from underserved communities.
What kinds of educational activities can SEPA support?
The funding announcement encourages innovative educational activities. Examples include courses aimed at skills development, hands-on research experiences, structured mentoring activities, curriculum or teaching methods development, informal science education (ISE) projects such as exhibits (for example in museums or science centers), and outreach efforts that broaden access and engagement.
What is the common theme among projects SEPA is intended to fund?
Funded projects should meaningfully improve learning and training pathways that connect young learners and their educators to biomedical and health-related research themes, tools, and ways of thinking.
What is the funding opportunity number for this SEPA announcement?
The funding opportunity number listed is PAR-14-228.
Which agency offers this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant funding opportunity offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Health.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.351 (Research Infrastructure Programs).
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is 250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts (including charter schools), nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), small businesses, and various levels of government (city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, and public or Indian housing authorities).
Are minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility list also points to groups such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), faith-based or community-based organizations, and regional organizations.
Are museums and science centers eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list includes science centers and museums, reflecting the program's support for informal science education (ISE) approaches such as exhibits and related outreach.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes U.S. territories or possessions, as well as United States Affiliated Pacific Islands.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) entities eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if it plans to carry out part of the project outside the United States?
No. The FOA states that non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Is this specific funding opportunity still open?
No. Based on the archived listing, the original and current closing date was June 22, 2016, and the archive date was July 23, 2016. That means this specific FOA cycle is closed.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The archived listing indicates it was posted and created on May 16, 2014.
Where was the full announcement published?
The full announcement was provided through the NIH Grants Guide at the linked page for PAR-14-228.
Who is the contact for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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