Open · 23-563 · CFDA 47.076 · Discretionary

Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$300K-$9M
Award range
Open
Status
70d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program is an open discretionary opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation, offering $300,000 -- $9,000,000. Applications close in 70 days.

$300K-$9M
award range
Open
70 days left
47.076
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program - is cataloged under number 23-563 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 47.076, posted by U.S. National Science Foundation. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 21, 2023 and last updated on December 29, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $300,000 -- $9,000,000. The agency has projected $62.3 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on October 6, 2026 - roughly 70 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$300,000 -- $9,000,000

Close Date

October 6, 2026

Broadening Participation Research Centers; Research Initiation Awards; Targeted Infusion Projects, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM Projects, Implementation Projects; Research Initiation Awards; Targeted Infusion Projects, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM Projects, Implementation Projects; Broadening Participation Research Center

Posted

March 21, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$62,250,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

HBCU-UP provides awardsto strengthen STEM undergraduate education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Support is available through thefollowing tracks: Targeted Infusion Projects (TIP), which provide support to achieve a short-term, well-defined goal for enhancing and innovating undergraduate STEM education at an HBCU. Research on Broadening Participation in STEMprojects (BPR), which provide support for researchthat seeks to create and study new theory-driven models and innovations related to the participation and success of underrepresented groups in STEM undergraduate education, especially African Americans. Research Initiation Awards (RIA), which provide support for STEM faculty with no prior or recent research funding to pursue research at the home institution, another research-intensive institution, an NSF-funded research center, or a national laboratory. Implementation Projects (IMP), which provide support to design, implement, study, and assess comprehensive institutional efforts for increasing the number of students receiving undergraduate degrees in STEM and enhancing their preparation by strengthening STEM education and research. Broadening Participation Research Centers (BPRC),which provide support to create centers that conduct research on STEM education and broadening participation and build the intellectual infrastructure to facilitate the creation, integration, and transfer of new knowledge. Other Funding Opportunities include EArly-Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER), Rapid Response Research (RAPID), conference, and planning grants.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

NSF grants.gov support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 21, 2023
Close Date October 6, 2026
Archive Date December 24, 2026
Last Updated December 29, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.076. HBCU-UP provides awardsto strengthen STEM undergraduate education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Support is available through thefollowing tracks: Targeted Infusi...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is October 6, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $300,000 -- $9,000,000. Total estimated funding: $62,250,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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