Project Grant 2526391
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to expand and enhance a biotechnology workforce training initiative in New York's Capital Region. Over 3 years, the $468,726 grant will support hands-on experiences that introduce biotechnology concepts, highlight career pathways, and develop practical skills. The project engages an estimated 500 community members through initiatives like adult awareness sessions, family enrichment nights,...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant awarded under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to promote awareness and hands-on experience in biotechnology and biomanufacturing career pathways for diverse, underrepresented community college and high school students. The $649,986 award to MiraCosta Community College District will fund the BIOSCOPE (Bioscience Supply Chain Operations Projects for Education) model, which provides students with project-based activities to learn...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $509,414 Project Grant to Los Angeles Mission College under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the EXPANDING THE BIOTECHNOLOGY PIPELINE TO ADULTS SEEKING REEMPLOYMENT project from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2024. The project aims to provide training and work-based learning opportunities in biotechnology fields to help unemployed or underemployed adults obtain new skills and reenter the workforce. Specifically, the grant will fund...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $416,091 Project Grant under the Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) to Mount Marty University to implement the Dakota Biotechnology Rural Workforce Development Program. This program provides specialized biotechnology training and career-aligned internships to STEM students and graduates in South Dakota's rural communities. The program combines an online biotechnology certificate with on-site, cohort-based internships at a network of 21...
- This $474,977 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to build a strong talent pipeline for Wisconsin's growing bioscience industry. The project, conducted by Madison Area Technical College (MATC), will expand high school students' exposure and preparation for biotechnology careers through integrating a career-focused dual-credit curriculum, increasing access to these courses, and providing comprehensive support and industry mentorship...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $783,379 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Webster University in St. Louis, MO. The "BEGINNINGS: BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL READINESS, AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM" (BIO-PREP) will serve undergraduate biology, biological sciences, and chemistry majors to increase their awareness and preparedness for careers in the biotechnology industry. The program will...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $200,000 to the Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology to create an "Early Career Exploration Community for Biology and Chemistry Students" (EXPLOREBCC). The project aims to empower first-year students to investigate career pathways, assess their interests, and connect their academic plans to career aspirations in fields like agriculture, biotechnology, energy,...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education will provide $1,918,711 over 6 years to Utah Valley University (UVU) to support faculty-mentored undergraduate research and scholarship opportunities. The project aims to increase the retention and graduation rates of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in biology, biotechnology, botany, microbiology, or bioinformatics at UVU, an open-enrollment primarily undergraduate...
- This $199,066 project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under its STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to update an inoperative campus biotechnology lab at Menlo College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Atherton, California. The goal is to provide undergraduate students with hands-on experiences in biotechnology and support the college's newly approved biotechnology minor. The funded equipment will restore the former lab space and enable instruction in the new...
- This $326,721 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to enhance biotechnology technician education at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). The key project goals are to: 1) update curriculum in FSCJ's existing biotechnology laboratory technology associate's degree program, including a modified externship course; 2) acquire advanced research-grade instruments for student skills development; and 3) implement hands-on...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) in the amount of $999,882 aims to expand biotechnology workforce development through experiential learning opportunities for students in rural regions. Led by Utah TECH University, the initiative creates new pathways for students to engage in biotechnology internships, mentorship, and applied research experiences. The project establishes a sustainable and replicable biotech micro-hub model designed to strengthen regional opportunities and increase student engagement in biotechnology careers. Through a cross-sector partnership between academia and industry, the project integrates mentorship, career coaching, project-based learning, and structured industry experiences to prepare students for workforce entry and long-term success in the biotechnology field. The primary focus is on expanding participation among rural learners, fostering biotechnology entrepreneurship, and embedding students in dynamic, innovation-driven environments.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $999.9k | 9/8/25 |