Project Grant 80NSSC24K0975

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $225,000 Project Grant under the NASA Congressionally Directed Programs (CFDA 43.014) to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc. on October 1, 2024. This grant funds the "YOUTH SPACE EXPLORATION STEM PROJECT," which aims to promote STEM education and space exploration among over 350 K-8 students across four school-based club locations in Denver. The project will provide students with high-quality STEM experiences,...

The National Science Foundation awarded $220,145 under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.070) to the School District of Broward County, Florida for the project "Collaborative Research: Districts Helping Districts: Scaling Inclusive CT Pathways." The goal of this October 2022 to September 2026 project grant is to create a professional learning community of eight diverse school districts that will collectively explore practices for...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $800,000 Project Grant under the Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 43.008) to Ecoexploratorio, Inc., a non-profit organization and community development corporation in Puerto Rico. The grant, with a performance period from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027, will support the establishment of the Innovative Space Learning Activities (ISLA) Center to educate and employ citizens in NASA-related science,...

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the National Science Foundation under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, supports a $942,765 project titled "EXPLORATIONS: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND MICROELECTRONICS TO EMPOWER YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE". The effort, led by the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida TECH), a private university and non-profit organization, aims to provide foster youth aging out of the system with technical skills and career guidance in...

This National Science Foundation project grant, awarded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), provides $299,999 to South Florida State College, a Hispanic-serving institution, to enhance STEM participation and baccalaureate transfer for rural Hispanic students. The two-year project aims to increase access to required science courses and undergraduate research experiences through the development of high-quality online instruction, virtual science labs, and expanded undergraduate...

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $498,528 Project Grant titled "NSF INCLUDES NETWORK CONNECTOR: EXPANDED NETWORK FOR BROADER PARTICIPATION IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT" under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. This grant aims to equitably scale up the "Broadening Participation in Aerospace Engineering" (BP-AE) program at Florida A&M University (FAMU) by expanding partnerships with five additional...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $147,310 Project Grant to CAL State La University Auxiliary Services Inc. (UAS) for the "ADVANCING STUDENTS THROUGH RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES (ASTRO-LA)" project under the NASA Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) program. The grant, with a performance period from August 19, 2024 to August 18, 2026, will support research and education initiatives aimed at expanding participation of underrepresented...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $963,000 Project Grant under the Mission Support program (CFDA 43.009) to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) in Laredo, Texas. The grant, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026, supports TAMIU's STEM Connector initiative, which aims to advance STEM education and promote equity in scientific and technological fields, particularly for underrepresented student populations. As a Hispanic-Serving...

This $2,995,112 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA #47.076) will support Florida International University in delivering scholarships and academic support services to low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing biology degrees. Over six years, the project will provide up to eight semesters of scholarship funding to a total of 26 students through two cohorts. Recipients will participate in evidence-based academic and co-curricular...

This $800,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) program (CFDA 43.008) will support the University of Delaware in delivering a range of scientific research, technology development, and educational initiatives aligned with NASA's mission. The funding will enable the university to conduct advanced aerospace research, develop innovative technologies, and engage diverse student populations in STEM...