Project Grant 2610226
- Piedmont Community College received a $475,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2028. The FutureForce: AI Cyber Workforce Initiative develops industry-aligned curricula at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to address the Research Triangle region's growing demand for skilled technical workers. Key deliverables include recruiting and...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $293,668 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program to Bluegrass Community and Technical College, in collaboration with the Computing Research Association, El Paso Community College, and Northeastern University. The grant's goal is to expand access to artificial intelligence (AI) education at community colleges by fostering a community of practice and supporting faculty through virtual roundtables...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Columbus State Community College received a $570,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. This award supports the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) education initiatives designed to strengthen the technician workforce pipeline in community colleges. The project will deliver...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $789,660 to the University of Texas at Arlington through the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) on September 15, 2025, for a collaborative research project aimed at integrating computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity into K-8 standard-based curricula. The primary deliverables include curriculum development resources—specifically lesson plans and spiraled instructional content on computer programming, internet fundamentals,...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $645,312 Project Grant under its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to the Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY), doing business as Rfcuny - Borough Manhattan Community College. The goal of this 3-year project is to develop an online Artificial Intelligence (AI) certificate program that will provide stackable credentials and credit for prior learning. The program will be guided by an industry advisory board and implement...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $200,000 Project Grant to Texas State University under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to expand AI curriculum and infrastructure on the university's campus. The project aims to significantly expand access to AI education, infrastructure, and research opportunities across non-AI disciplines like criminal justice, psychology, firefighting, and agriculture. This four-year initiative will enhance instructional and curricular capacity by...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Central Piedmont Community College received a $474,038 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) awarded July 1, 2025, with completion targeted for June 30, 2028. The project addresses the documented workforce gap in artificial intelligence (AI) digital skills by strengthening and enhancing the institution's Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in AI. Key deliverables include the development of...
- This $200,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund two key initiatives at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, a Hispanic-Serving Institution: A "Foundational and Use-Inspired AI Research Initiative" focused on improving healthcare quality of life, transforming national defense and security, and enhancing cloud computing capabilities. The expected outcomes include novel contributions to medical imaging reliability, reduced...
- Amarillo College was awarded a $240,392 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to create a Cybersecurity Career Accelerator Program. The program will develop a 10-week, module-based curriculum to provide students with the skills needed for entry-level cybersecurity employment. It will target two-year college students, adult learners, and underrepresented minorities. The program aims...
- South Texas College received a $467,909 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028. The award supports the establishment and operation of a Cybersecurity Clinic in McAllen, Texas, which provides free cybersecurity services to underserved local organizations while simultaneously delivering applied learning experiences to students nearing completion of cybersecurity or information technology degree...
El Paso Community College District received a $372,377 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded October 1, 2026, with completion targeted for September 30, 2029. The project addresses workforce readiness gaps in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity by developing and implementing a stackable Occupational Skills Award (OSA) embedded within an Associate of Science in Computer Science pathway at the two-year college level. Through curriculum co-design with industry partners, the college will integrate AI literacy, secure programming practices, and foundational cybersecurity concepts into lower-division coursework while preserving transfer pathways to four-year institutions. The project delivers three primary outcomes: (1) development and alignment of curriculum modules integrating AI and cybersecurity within existing computer science courses; (2) implementation of the stackable credential within the two-year college pathway; and (3) evaluation of student outcomes including learning gains, credential attainment, and workforce readiness. Evaluation will employ mixed-methods approaches utilizing student performance data, surveys, and external assessment. Dissemination of results and the scalable model will occur through open educational resources, faculty workshops, and presentations at national computing education venues, positioning the initiative for replication across other two-year institutions.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $372.4k | 7/2/26 |