Selected Grant Funding Opportunities Update
Explore NSF and DoN funding opportunities for STEM projects to enhance operational effectiveness and increase diversity in underrepresented communities. Deadline in October & November 2023. Total funding up to $75 million.
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Selected Grant Funding Opportunities Update Lora Battle Bailey, Director for Research Development Dr. Omar Faison, Associate Vice Provost for Research & Economic Development 1
Priority: Increase Financial Resources in an effort to Enhance Operational Effectiveness Selected Funding Opportunities: Selected Funding Opportunities: August 2023 August 2023 December 2023 December 2023 Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) NSF NSF offers support for five types of projects that connect and contribute to the National Network: (1) Design and Development Launch Pilots - 2 will be funded, (2) Collaborative Change Consortia -2 will be funded (3) Alliances 1 will be funded (4) Network Connectors 5 will be funded, and (5) Conferences 5 will be funded The NSF INCLUDES National Network is a multifaceted collaboration of agencies, organizations, and individuals working collectively to broaden participation in STEM. October 24, 2023 https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/inclusion-across-nation-communities- learners Estimated 10-15 Awards across five categories listed above (see Scope): $5,500,000 Inclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited. Title Agency Scope Date due RFP Funding Cost Sharing Office of Sponsored Research and Programs: Dr. Faison, AVP R&D, Lora Bailey, Director for Research Development 2
Priority: Increase Financial Resources in an effort to Enhance Operational Effectiveness Selected Funding Opportunities: Selected Funding Opportunities: August 2023 August 2023 December 2023 December 2023 Title Agency Scope Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI) NSF Supports requests for up to $4 million from NSF for the development or acquisition of multi-user research instruments that are critical to the advancement of science and engineering. October 16 November 15, 2023 https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/major-research-instrumentation-program- mri 100 awards, at varying levels, from $100,000 - $4 million, totaling $75,000,000 An institution can submit up to 4 proposals Date due RFP Funding Cost Sharing Office of Sponsored Research and Programs: Dr. Faison, AVP R&D, Lora Bailey, Director for Research Development 3
Priority: Increase Financial Resources in an effort to Enhance Operational Effectiveness Selected Funding Opportunities: Selected Funding Opportunities: August 2023 August 2023 December 2023 December 2023 The Department of Navy (DoN) HBCU/MI Program aims to: increase the quantity and quality of minority professionals in STEM in the defense community. encourage cross-institutional, collaborative efforts that explore innovative solutions to naval science and technology (S&T) challenges, and increase the engagement of students, including underrepresented minorities, in STEM fields important to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps 12/15/2023; White Papers due no later than: September 08, 2023 5:00 PM EST https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities/fiscal-year-fy-2024- department-navy-don-historically-black AND https://www.nre.navy.mil/assets/2023-07/N00014-23-S-F007.pdf Under this FOA, approximately three (3) awards are anticipated. The estimated total value of each award is $450,000, subject to the availability of funds Cost Sharing Only the Federal share of the funding under this Federal award has a recipient cost share or match. Title Agency Scope Dept of the Navy (DoN) HBCU Department of Defense Date due RFP Funding Office of Sponsored Research and Programs: Dr. Faison, AVP R&D, Lora Bailey, Director for Research Development 4
Priority: Increase Financial Resources in an effort to Enhance Operational Effectiveness Selected Funding Opportunities: Selected Funding Opportunities: August 2023 August 2023 December 2023 December 2023 Title Agency Scope Discovery Research Pre-K-12 (DRK-12) NSF The goal of the Discovery Research PreK-12 program (DRK-12) is to catalyze research and development that enhances all preK-12 teachers and students opportunities to engage in high-quality learning experiences in STEM. November 8, 2023 https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/discovery-research-prek-12-drk-12 50-60 awards, at varying levels, from $100,000 - $5 million, totaling $50,000,000 Level I = requests up to $450,000 with a duration of up to three years; Level II = up to $3,000,000 with a duration of up to four years; and Level III = up to $5,000,000 with a duration of up to five years. Funding levels for other project types are as follows: Partnership Development proposals are up to $100,000 for one year; Synthesis proposals are up to $600,000 and three-years duration; Workshop /Conference proposals are up to $200,000 and one-year duration ? Date due RFP Funding Cost Sharing Office of Sponsored Research and Programs: Dr. Faison, AVP R&D, Lora Bailey, Director for Research Development 5
Priority: Increase Financial Resources in an effort to Enhance Operational Effectiveness Selected Funding Opportunities: Selected Funding Opportunities: August 2023 August 2023 December 2023 December 2023 Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) National Science Foundation (NSF) Notice seeking proposals to enhance the research capabilities of Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research: Preliminary proposals are required for Phase I and Phase II projects - an invitation from NSF must be received before submitting a full proposal. Both Phase I and Phase II CREST Center awards provide multi-year support for institutions that demonstrate a strong research base. Phase I CREST Center awards provide funding for five years of research on a specific NSF-supported topic. If invited, institutions may submit a Phase II CREST Center proposal requesting funding to continue research in the same disciplinary area as the Phase I Center or may submit a Phase I proposal focused on a disciplinary area that is significantly different from those of the previous award(s). 12/1/2023 https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23595 Title Agency Scope Date due RFP Funding Cost Sharing Estimated $8 million is available to fund up to five (5) awards No Office of Sponsored Research and Programs: Dr. Faison, AVP R&D, Lora Bailey, Director for Research Development 6
Priority: Increase Financial Resources in an effort to Enhance Operational Effectiveness Selected Funding Opportunities: Selected Funding Opportunities: August 2023 August 2023 December 2023 December 2023 Perkins Innovation and Modernization Grant Program Department of Education The purpose of the PIM grant program is to identify, support, and rigorously evaluate evidence-based and innovative strategies and activities to improve and modernize career and technical education (CTE) and ensure workforce skills taught in CTE programs funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. Proposals may be based on the Four Keys to Unlocking Career Success: 1. Postsecondary Education and Career Navigation System 2. Dual or Concurrent Enrollment 3. Work-Based Learning 4. Industry-Recognized Credential LOI Due: September 13; Proposal Due October 13, 2023 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/14/2023-17226/applications-for-new- awards-perkins-innovation-and-modernization-grant-program TBD Funding is justified through rigorously designed and substantiated proposal initiatives Title Agency Scope Date due RFP Funding Cost Sharing The difficulty of raising matching funds by an IHE that, during the current or preceding year, has been granted a waiver by the Department of certain non-Federal cost-sharing requirements under the Federal Work Study program, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants program, or the TRIO Student Support Services program Office of Sponsored Research and Programs: Dr. Faison, AVP R&D, Lora Bailey, Director for Research Development 7
Priority: Increase Financial Resources in an effort to Enhance Operational Effectiveness Selected Funding Opportunities: Selected Funding Opportunities: August 2023 August 2023 December 2023 December 2023 Title Agency Scope Institutes for Higher Education Faculty National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) NEH-funded institutes are professional development programs that convene higher education faculty from across the nation to deepen their understanding of significant topics in the humanities and enrich their capacity for effective scholarship and teaching. Application available (anticipated) November 7, 2023; Next deadline (anticipated) February 7, 2024 https://www.neh.gov/grants/education/institutes-higher-education-faculty Maximum: $200,000 for 15 months Date due RFP Funding Cost Sharing Office of Sponsored Research and Programs: Dr. Faison, AVP R&D, Lora Bailey, Director for Research Development 8
CONTACT INFO Lora Battle Bailey, Ph.D. Director for Research Development lbbailey@vsu.edu 804-524-5385 Dr. M. Omar Faison, Associate Vice Provost, Research & Economic Development: research@vsu.edu 804-524-3690 Office of Sponsored Research and Programs: Dr. Faison, AVP R&D, Lora Bailey, Director for Research Development 9
NEXT STEPS? QUESTIONS? Office of Sponsored Research and Programs: Dr. Faison, AVP R&D, Lora Bailey, Director for Research Development 10
