Project Grant 20253841445245
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $200,000 Project Grant to Front Range Community College (FRCC) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The purpose of this 2-year grant, with a project period from July 2025 to June 2027, is to integrate an authentic, biology-focused course-based research experience (CRE) into FRCC's curriculum. The grant will enable FRCC, the largest two-year college in the state, to join the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science Education Alliance Phage...
- Front Range Community College received a $149,464 project grant award from the National Science Foundation Office of Integrative Activities under the Geosciences federal grant program (CFDA 47.050) for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The award will support the COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: GP-UP: GEO-LAUNCHPAD: ENGAGING COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS IN GEOSCIENCE-STEM CAREER PATHWAYS project. This project aims to strengthen and enhance the national scientific enterprise through...
- This $647,951 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to create a flexible hybrid pathway to a career in chemical technology. The award will support the development of an Associate of Applied Science degree program in Chemical Technology at Corning Community College, a state-run educational institution in Corning, NY. The key objectives of this 3-year project are to: 1) Provide a flexible pathway for students unable to take...
- This $770,663 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska to develop a new hands-on biotechnology training program. The key products and services to be delivered through this 3-year award include: Developing a biotechnology training program with three stackable credentials and four new biotechnology courses to build the regional biotechnology technician workforce....
- Red Rocks Community College received a two-year, $377,364 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education federal grant program. The grant will support RRCC's STEM Education Leadership Initiative for Students of Color from September 2022 through August 2024. The Initiative aims to improve postsecondary instruction and expand opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math for...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Niagara County Community College (NCCC) a $862,062 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to modernize its industrial and mechanical technology programs. The 3-year project will focus on expanding enrollment in Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Mechanical Technology and Industrial Process Technology, as well as developing two new micro-credential programs aligned with advanced manufacturing industry needs. The project aims...
- This $350,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support DES Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in delivering a three-year initiative to increase the pipeline of qualified biotechnology laboratory technicians in Iowa. Key components include: Establishing a science academy that will provide high school students direct interaction with biotechnology industry professionals through classroom visits, career fairs, and...
- This three-year, $349,911 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund Frederick Community College to develop specialized curriculum and provide hands-on instruction in cell therapy and flow cytometry techniques. Over the period of performance from July 2022 to June 2025, the college will create a new course aligned with regional industry needs that will be required for all pathways in its biotechnology associate's degree program. At least...
- This $500,000 Project Grant award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) will enable Lorain County Community College (LCCC) to replace and upgrade outdated equipment used in the college's microelectronic manufacturing (MEMS) degree track and Manufacturing Electronics and Rework Institute for Training (MERIT) laboratory. The upgraded equipment will allow LCCC to expand its capacity for applied,...
- This $464,038 National Science Foundation project grant will support St. Charles Community College in creating academic pathways to train students on Industry 4.0 technologies. Funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the college will work with industry to identify knowledge and skills needed for Industry 4.0 technician roles. It will develop a Mechatronics Associate of Applied Science degree and stackable certificates incorporating classroom, lab, internship and apprenticeship...
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (FRCC) IS SEEKING $30,866 IN A REGULAR GRANT TO SUPPORT AN ESTIMATEDMINIMUM OF NINETY STUDENTS OVER A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS OF IMPACT IN FRCC'S FERMENTATION SCIENCESPROGRAM. FRCC ANTICIPATES THIS ALIGNS WITH PROJECT CATEGORY 3 (JUNIOR OR COMMUNITY COLLEGES),EDUCATIONAL NEED AREA 1 (INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS) WITH AN EXPANSION OF OPPORTUNITIES FORHANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN A LABORATORY/WORKFORCE SIMULATION EXPERIENCE. FRCC BELIEVES THISPROJECT ALIGNS WITH ACADEMIC CODE AND DISCIPLINE F: FOOD SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING,SPECIFICALLY FERMENTATION SCIENCES.FRCC BELIEVES THIS PROJECT ALIGNS SPECIFICALLY WITH PURPOSE AND PRIORITY 1, ENHANCE CURRICULA INAGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND PURPOSE AND PRIORITY 6, OTHER INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO MEET LOCAL, STATE,REGIONAL, OR NATIONAL NEEDS RELATED TO PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN AGRISCIENCE AND AGRIBUSINESSEDUCATION.IN SUMMARY, FRCC PROPOSES TO USE THE FEDERAL FUNDING PROVIDED TO ACQUIRE NECESSARY LABORATORYEQUIPMENT TO ALLOW STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ITS FERMENTATION SCIENCES PROGRAM TO EXPERIENCE TESTINGSTUDENT-PRODUCED FERMENTED BEVERAGES FOR ALCHOL CONTENT BY VOLUME AND OPACITY. THIS WILL BETTERPREAPRE THEM FOR POST-GRADUATION ENTRY INTO THE LOCAL BREWING WORKFORCE AND FOR TRANSFER TOCOLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION. THIS GRANT AT ITS CONCLUSION WILL PRODUCETHE PRODUCTS OF NEW/ENHANCED COURSE MATERIALS WITH MORE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING COMPONENTS AND APERMANENT LABORATORY FACILITY AT FRCC EQUIPPED TO SUPPORT STUDENT FERMENTATION LEARNING. THEPROGRAM WILL ALSO EXPAND ENROLLMENT IN FRCC'S FERMENTATION SCIENCES PROGRAM THROUGH EXPANDEDMARKETING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AS WELL AS BUILD STUDENT AWARENESS OF CAREERS IN THIS FIELD OFFOOD SCIENCE/FOOD MANUFACTURING.?
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $30.0k | 9/10/25 |