Opportunity Information: Apply for 23 598
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity designed to strengthen and expand research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It was created in direct response to congressional direction in Senate Report 115-139, which urged NSF to create a program that gives both public and private HBCUs more accessible pathways into NSF-funded research, especially for institutions that have not had as much success competing in NSF's larger Research and Related Activities funding streams. The core idea is to help HBCUs make sustained, long-term gains in research and development capability by supporting competitively reviewed research projects that fit squarely within NSF's existing research program areas.
In practical terms, HBCU-EiR functions as a capacity-building research grant program: it funds research projects, but with an explicit emphasis on how those projects will help an HBCU grow its research strength in durable ways. That might include helping faculty establish or expand a research trajectory aligned to NSF disciplines, building a stronger track record of NSF-style research outputs, developing lab and collaboration practices that make future proposals more competitive, and deepening institutional connections to NSF programs and communities. Another central purpose is to build stronger relationships between HBCU researchers and NSF's directorates and research programs, which can translate into better alignment with NSF priorities and smoother entry into broader NSF competitions over time.
This opportunity is administered by NSF as a discretionary grant program within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category. The funding opportunity is titled "Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number 23-598. It was created on June 8, 2023, with an original closing date of October 17, 2023. NSF anticipated making about 35 awards under this solicitation. The listing does not state a specific award ceiling (shown as 0 in the provided data), which generally indicates applicants need to rely on the solicitation details and relevant NSF program guidance for budgeting expectations rather than assuming a fixed maximum from the summary record alone.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note to consult the solicitation's additional eligibility language for clarification. However, the program is specifically targeted to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and its stated intent is to ensure both public and private HBCUs can compete effectively. The opportunity is associated with multiple NSF CFDA numbers (now often referred to as assistance listing numbers), reflecting that proposals may align with different NSF research areas and administrative tracks: 47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.079, 47.083, and 47.084.
Overall, HBCU-EiR is best understood as an NSF mechanism to broaden participation and strengthen institutional research capacity at HBCUs by funding research that is directly aligned with NSF's mainstream research programs, while also helping institutions build the connections, competitiveness, and infrastructure needed for long-run success in NSF-supported R&D.Apply for 23 598
- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 08, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 17, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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