Formula Grant S424F220034

Project Grant Summary: STEM Career Connections Scaling Initiative The National Science Foundation's Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings awarded $1,005,076 under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, in collaboration with the University of Colorado at Boulder and Utah State University, to scale and expand the STEM Career Connections model across three rural school districts. Initiated August 1, 2025, and...

Summary Montana State University received $800,000 in Project Grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Engineering Education and Centers (CFDA 47.041) awarded July 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2031. The project establishes the Creating Opportunities and Networks for Native Engineering and Community Transformation (CONNECT) Mentoring Hub, a collaborative initiative designed to address the underrepresentation of rural students in engineering, particularly...

GRC TRIO SSS STEM PROJECT SUMMARY Green River College received a $297,906 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This award funds the GRC TRIO SSS STEM Project, which delivers comprehensive supportive services to disadvantaged college students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)...

The South Texas College was awarded a $2,850,148.35 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 11.028). The grant will support improving broadband connectivity and digital learning infrastructure at the College's Mid-Valley and Starr County campuses in Texas. Key activities include upgrading fiber optic bandwidth between campuses and IT hubs, converting 15-38 classrooms per...

GRC TRIO SSS PROJECT Grant Summary Green River College received a $361,878 Project Grant award from the Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) for the period September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The grant funds supportive services designed to enhance retention and graduation rates for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Services delivered...

The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded the University of South Carolina a $290,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) for Career and Technical Education, effective January 1 through December 31, 2026. Based on the award classification and program guidance, this funding supports workforce development and education initiatives aligned with ARC's strategic objectives to increase the education, knowledge, and skills of Appalachian residents. The...

This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program provides $100,000 to Oregon State University for a collaborative planning project with Heritage University and Western Oregon University. The goal is to strengthen partnerships and develop programs and supports for a future proposal that would fund scholarships through the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program. Specifically, the award will support leveraging existing connections...

The University of South Carolina received a $800,949 Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program (CFDA 11.024). The grant will fund the organization, launch and operation of the South Carolina Rising pre-seed/seed investment fund. The investment fund will identify, qualify and provide equity investments to promising early-stage technology companies based in South Carolina. In addition, the grant will...

This $1.4 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's BUILD TO SCALE program funds the Southern California Venture Pipeline (SVP) Capital Fund Development Project. The Alliance for Southern California Innovation will review startup applications, vet companies, and forward qualified deals to an evaluator panel. Roughly 75% of applicants will need mentorship to prepare for future funding rounds. Startups selected by the panel will pitch to a...

Central Connecticut State University received a $288,100 three-year Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop the Scaffolded Projects for the Social Good (SPSG) framework. The SPSG framework aims to help computing programs incorporate externally-sourced service learning projects supporting nonprofit organizations into existing software engineering and similar courses. It will provide a customizable set of curricular materials to...