Opportunity Information: Apply for 13 572
Apply for 13 572
- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Colleges and Universities 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 Jun 19, 2014 and posted on Jul 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Archived. Replaced by NSF 14 572.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 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 21 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 ulTCUP Proposals Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native serving institutions and Native Hawaiian serving institutions as defined in Section IV of this solicitation.Priority for TSIPawards will be given to TCUP eligible institutions that have not previously received Implementation level support./ul PI LimitFor the Instructional Capacity Excellence in TCUP Institutions award track, thePrincipal Investigator (PI) is expected to be the chief academic officer of the institution, or another senior academic officer responsible for oversight and management of curriculum and instructional policies for the institution. All full time faculty membersor academic officers at TCUP eligible institutions are eligible to serve as PI on Broadening Participation Research in STEM Education. Typically, the PI forTargeted STEM Infusion Projects and Catalyzing Opportunities for Research and Education proposals would be a member of the STEM faculty. Prospective PIs are encouraged to consult TCUP program staff.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) discretionary grant program designed to strengthen STEM education, research, and outreach at institutions that primarily serve Native communities. It targets Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, many of which are two-year or community college focused. The overall goal is to improve the quality and reach of STEM programs at these eligible institutions and, in turn, increase the participation of Native individuals in STEM degrees and careers. TCUP takes a broad view of STEM that explicitly includes relevant social and behavioral sciences (such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, and statistics) alongside natural sciences, engineering, technology, mathematics, and education disciplines. The solicitation also notes a strong encouragement to include activities that benefit veterans, signaling that proposals can be strengthened by intentional support for veteran learners and pathways into STEM.
This opportunity is structured around four main project types, each aimed at a different level of institutional and faculty development. Instructional Capacity Excellence in TCUP Institutions (ICE-TI) supports comprehensive, institution-wide efforts to increase the number of STEM students and improve how well they are prepared. These projects are meant to strengthen STEM education and research capacity in a coordinated way, often by designing, implementing, and evaluating improved curricula, teaching practices, and learning environments. ICE-TI projects emphasize evidence-based teaching and learning, the creation or adaptation of innovative instructional models and materials, and the integration of current STEM disciplinary advances into undergraduate education. Because the work is expected to be broad and strategic across the institution, the Principal Investigator for ICE-TI is typically required to be the chief academic officer or another senior academic leader responsible for curriculum and instructional policy.
Broadening Participation Research (BPR) in STEM Education focuses on research rather than program implementation alone. These awards support projects that develop and study new models, interventions, and innovations in STEM teaching and learning, with the explicit purpose of improving understanding of what drives participation and success for diverse groups in STEM. BPR projects are intended to produce research-based strategies that can inform practice, contribute to the knowledge base on broadening participation, and build the ability of scholars at TCUP-eligible institutions to conduct rigorous STEM education research. In terms of who can lead these proposals, the program allows full-time faculty members or academic officers at eligible institutions to serve as PIs for BPR projects, reflecting its emphasis on building local research leadership.
Targeted STEM Infusion Projects (TSIP) are positioned as smaller, shorter-term efforts aimed at a clearly defined goal that can quickly improve undergraduate STEM education quality. TSIP awards can be used to address specific needs such as curriculum updates, modernization of laboratory or research equipment, improvements to computational or networking infrastructure that supports research and education, or efforts to incorporate traditional knowledge into STEM course content in a systematic way. The solicitation notes that priority for TSIP awards is given to TCUP-eligible institutions that have not previously received Implementation-level support, which is an important strategic consideration for institutions deciding which track to pursue.
Catalyzing Opportunities for Research and Education (CORE) supports STEM faculty development through research engagement, either locally or via placements and collaborations with NSF-funded Centers, research-intensive universities, national laboratories, or other advanced research facilities. The intent is to strengthen a faculty member's research capability and effectiveness, improve research and teaching back at the home institution, and expand undergraduate student involvement in research experiences. CORE awards are also framed as a practical tool for recruiting and retaining highly qualified scientists, engineers, and educators at TCUP-eligible institutions. For TSIP and CORE, the PI is typically a STEM faculty member, and prospective PIs are encouraged to consult with TCUP program staff to ensure fit and competitiveness.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this archived solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number 13-572) listed an estimated total program funding level of $6,000,000 with an anticipated 21 awards. Individual award sizes ranged from a floor of $200,000 to a ceiling of $2,500,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The program sits within NSF's Education and Human Resources portfolio (CFDA 47.076). The original deadlines in 2013 varied by track, with late-September deadlines for ICE-TI and TSIP and a December deadline for CORE. The notice is archived and indicates it was replaced by NSF 14-572, meaning applicants would need to use the updated solicitation for any current competition, but the structure and intent described here capture how the program is designed to build STEM capacity, research engagement, and student opportunity at TCUP-eligible institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NSF Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)
What is the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)?
TCUP is a National Science Foundation (NSF) discretionary grant program intended to strengthen STEM education, research, and outreach at institutions that primarily serve Native communities. The overall aim is to improve the quality and reach of STEM programs at eligible institutions and increase the participation of Native individuals in STEM degrees and careers.
Which institutions are eligible for TCUP?
TCUP targets Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian serving institutions. Many of the institutions served by the program are two-year or community college focused.
How does TCUP define STEM for this opportunity?
TCUP takes a broad view of STEM that explicitly includes relevant social and behavioral sciences (for example, sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, and statistics) alongside natural sciences, engineering, technology, mathematics, and education disciplines.
Does TCUP encourage including veterans in proposed activities?
Yes. The solicitation notes a strong encouragement to include activities that benefit veterans. Proposals may be strengthened by intentional support for veteran learners and pathways into STEM.
What are the main project types (tracks) under TCUP?
This opportunity is structured around four main project types: Instructional Capacity Excellence in TCUP Institutions (ICE-TI), Broadening Participation Research (BPR) in STEM Education, Targeted STEM Infusion Projects (TSIP), and Catalyzing Opportunities for Research and Education (CORE).
What is an ICE-TI project meant to do?
Instructional Capacity Excellence in TCUP Institutions (ICE-TI) supports comprehensive, institution-wide efforts to increase the number of STEM students and improve how well they are prepared. These projects strengthen STEM education and research capacity in a coordinated way, often through designing, implementing, and evaluating improved curricula, teaching practices, and learning environments.
What kinds of activities are emphasized in ICE-TI?
ICE-TI projects emphasize evidence-based teaching and learning, the creation or adaptation of innovative instructional models and materials, and integrating current STEM disciplinary advances into undergraduate education.
Who is typically required to serve as PI for ICE-TI?
Because ICE-TI work is expected to be broad and strategic across the institution, the Principal Investigator (PI) is typically required to be the chief academic officer or another senior academic leader responsible for curriculum and instructional policy.
What is a Broadening Participation Research (BPR) project in this program?
BPR in STEM Education focuses on research rather than program implementation alone. These awards support projects that develop and study new models, interventions, and innovations in STEM teaching and learning, specifically to improve understanding of what drives participation and success for diverse groups in STEM.
What outcomes are BPR projects expected to produce?
BPR projects are intended to produce research-based strategies that can inform practice, contribute to the knowledge base on broadening participation, and build the ability of scholars at TCUP-eligible institutions to conduct rigorous STEM education research.
Who can serve as PI for BPR projects?
The program allows full-time faculty members or academic officers at eligible institutions to serve as PIs for BPR projects.
What is a Targeted STEM Infusion Project (TSIP)?
TSIP projects are smaller, shorter-term efforts aimed at a clearly defined goal that can quickly improve undergraduate STEM education quality.
What can TSIP funding be used for?
TSIP awards can address specific needs such as curriculum updates, modernization of laboratory or research equipment, improvements to computational or networking infrastructure that supports research and education, or efforts to incorporate traditional knowledge into STEM course content in a systematic way.
Is there any stated priority for TSIP awards?
Yes. The solicitation notes that priority for TSIP awards is given to TCUP-eligible institutions that have not previously received Implementation-level support.
What is the CORE project type designed to support?
Catalyzing Opportunities for Research and Education (CORE) supports STEM faculty development through research engagement, either locally or through placements and collaborations with NSF-funded Centers, research-intensive universities, national laboratories, or other advanced research facilities.
What are the intended benefits of CORE awards?
CORE is intended to strengthen a faculty member's research capability and effectiveness, improve research and teaching at the home institution, and expand undergraduate student involvement in research experiences. CORE awards are also framed as a tool for recruiting and retaining highly qualified scientists, engineers, and educators at TCUP-eligible institutions.
Who typically serves as PI for TSIP and CORE?
For TSIP and CORE, the PI is typically a STEM faculty member.
Does NSF recommend speaking with TCUP program staff before submitting TSIP or CORE proposals?
Yes. Prospective PIs for TSIP and CORE are encouraged to consult with TCUP program staff to ensure fit and competitiveness.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for the archived solicitation described here?
The archived solicitation is identified as Funding Opportunity Number 13-572.
How much total funding and how many awards were anticipated under the archived solicitation?
The archived solicitation listed an estimated total program funding level of $6,000,000 with an anticipated 21 awards.
What were the minimum and maximum award sizes under the archived solicitation?
Individual award sizes ranged from $200,000 (floor) to $2,500,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The archived solicitation stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Where does TCUP sit within NSF, and what CFDA number was listed?
The program sits within NSF's Education and Human Resources portfolio. The archived solicitation lists CFDA 47.076.
What were the original deadlines mentioned for the 2013 solicitation?
The original deadlines in 2013 varied by track, with late-September deadlines for ICE-TI and TSIP and a December deadline for CORE.
Is this solicitation current, or has it been replaced?
The notice is archived and indicates it was replaced by NSF 14-572. For any current competition, applicants would need to use the updated solicitation, even though the structure and intent summarized here describe how the program is designed.
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