University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce

Ponce, Ponce Part of University Of Puerto Rico

UEI
HY6HKMAUZ3S3
CAGE
38PY0
Primary NAICS
611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
SAM.gov registration
Active through

Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • Minority Institution
  • U.S. State Government
  • Hispanic Servicing Institution
  • Educational Institution
  • State Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
Entity structure
U.S. Government Entity
NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
Corporate family
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
Ponce, 00716, Puerto Rico
Website
uprp.edu
Employees
51-250
Estimated annual revenue
$10M-$50M
Industry
  1. Consumer Discretionary
  2. Diversified Consumer Services
  3. Education Services
  4. Education
SIC code
82 Educational Services
Profiles

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Recent federal awards

About University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce

University of Puerto Rico in Ponce (UPRP) is a state-controlled institution of higher learning and Hispanic-Serving Institution registered in SAM.gov as a child entity of the University of Puerto Rico system. As an educational institution designated as a minority institution, UPRP primarily provides research, education, and institutional capacity-building services to the federal government through federal grant awards. The institution serves an underrepresented student population including first-generation college students, individuals from disadvantaged economic backgrounds, and students with disabilities, with a geographic focus on southern Puerto Rico.

UPRP has demonstrated substantial federal grant funding activity across multiple agencies and disciplines. The institution has received prime federal grant awards totaling approximately $4.2 million from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, supporting initiatives such as the PASEAS program (student engagement and academic success), the BIEN ESTAR BY CONSEP institutional improvement program, and multiple GET BY STEM MSEIP continuity cycles designed to enhance STEM education capacity. The National Science Foundation has awarded UPRP approximately $861,000 across three projects: a $435,207 REU Site grant for research experiences in combinatorics and coding theory, a $199,999 grant for coding bootcamp co-curricular supports in computer science education, and a $226,195 grant studying nanoscale interactions of engineered quantum dots with antibiotics for water contamination remediation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $224,972 grant to develop biodegradable food packaging materials incorporating antimicrobial nanoparticles. The National Institute of General Medical Sciences awarded a U-RISE biomedical sciences training grant focused on increasing graduation rates and research engagement for underrepresented students. Additionally, the Office of the Secretary of Defense provided a $527,575 grant for acquisition of a high-resolution accurate mass quadrupole time-of-flight liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer. UPRP has also served as a sub-grantee under the Administración de Compensaciones por Accidentes de Automóviles for FIESTA IX and FIESTA Ponce awards. The institution's grant portfolio reflects a strategic focus on STEM education expansion, research capacity building, student support services, and infrastructure development, with particular emphasis on serving Hispanic and underrepresented populations in biomedical sciences, computer science, and food safety research.

Quick answers

What is University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's UEI?

University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is HY6HKMAUZ3S3.

What is University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's CAGE code?

University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's CAGE code is 38PY0.

What is University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's primary NAICS code?

University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's primary NAICS code is 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools).

Where is University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce located?

University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's physical address in SAM.gov is Ponce, 00716, Puerto Rico.

Is University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's SAM.gov registration is active through May 14, 2027.

Who is University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's parent company?

University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce is part of University Of Puerto Rico.

What is University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's most recent federal award?

University Of Puerto Rico In Ponce's most recent federal grant award is Description pending (LG259772OLS26), from Institute of Museum and Library Services, on September 1, 2026.

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