Project Grant P116J251837
- This federal Project Grant award of $5,000,000 was provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. The award, made to Howard University on November 1, 2024, supports a range of initiatives designed to enhance the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of postsecondary education. Key activities include developing innovative educational strategies, supporting underserved student...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Howard University received a $325,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Network Systems division under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. This collaborative research initiative focuses on developing modular hardware accelerators that enable secure and efficient deployment of fine-tuned foundation models on consumer devices. The...
- This National Science Foundation award under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $399,999 to Bowie State University, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in Maryland, to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, including generative AI and large language models, into the university's curriculum and research activities. The project aims to bridge the significant gap in AI education and research for African Americans and other underrepresented groups,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Savannah State University received a $3.88M Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE, CFDA 84.116) program. The award, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029, supports the "AI Teaching & Learning Collaborative: Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Educator Preparation with Artificial Intelligence" initiative. This four-year...
- Federal Project Grant Summary Award Details: Bowie State University received a $499,543 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. The award supports the development and implementation of innovative educational pathways designed to prepare students for careers in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies through industry partnerships and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Howard University received a $499,995 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, to implement the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Research Experience in STEM Settings (RESS) project. The award supports the development and delivery of comprehensive educator training focused on robotics and automation integration into K-12 curricula. Key deliverables include...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) awarded Howard University $499,983 on October 1, 2025, to establish the Research Coordination Network on Assessing and Predicting Job Outcomes in AI (RCN APJO-AI). The network will deliver coordinated activities and knowledge products designed to address critical workforce development gaps in artificial intelligence, including workshops, convenings, and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary This $600,000 Project Grant, awarded October 1, 2025, by the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), supports a collaborative initiative between California State University, San Bernardino and the University of California, Riverside to expand Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. The award funds the development of interdisciplinary AI minor...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Prairie View A&M University received a $398,745 Targeted Infusion Project grant awarded August 15, 2025, by the National Science Foundation's Division of Human Resource Development under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The project, extending through July 31, 2028, develops and implements an integrated curriculum framework that embeds Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science into undergraduate coursework at the historically Black college and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Desert Research Institute (DRI), operating under the Nevada System of Higher Education, received a $2.71 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE, CFDA 84.116) on January 1, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2029. The project, titled "Advancing AI and Computer Science Education for K-12 Preservice and Inservice...
Howard University, in collaboration with Bowie State University, received a $3,999,139 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE, CFDA 84.116) program, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. The initiative focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and AI-enhanced pedagogical approaches and tools into postsecondary education curricula and instructional practices across both institutions. This collaborative effort aligns with FIPSE's broader mission to support institutional reforms and innovative educational strategies that improve postsecondary instruction quality and expand opportunities for student learning and success. The award will support the development and implementation of AI-literacy programs and advanced pedagogical methodologies designed to enhance teaching and learning in higher education settings. As a HBCU-led initiative, this project leverages Howard University's established research capacity in artificial intelligence and technological innovation to strengthen AI education at both institutions, positioning them as leaders in preparing students with essential competencies in emerging technologies while advancing institutional capacity in this critical field.Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $4.0m | 12/31/25 |