Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program
At a glance
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation. The application deadline was September 28, 2010. Total estimated funding is $26M across about 20 awards. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 47.076 (STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Mar 4, 2009
- Close date
- Sep 28, 2010
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $26,000,000
- Expected awards
- 20
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Type 1 proposals are invited from academic institutions in the United States and its territories, from consortia thereof, or from nonprofit organizations that have established consortia among such academic institutions. The academic institutions must offer either associate degrees or baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM). Associate degree-granting institutions with a demonstrated record of articulation to STEM baccalaureate programs need not necessarily grant associate degrees in STEM fields in order to be eligible for this program. Projects may involve a single institution, collaboration with business and industrial partners, or collaboration among several institutions. For example, projects may include collaborative efforts that improve the transition of students among the collaborating institutions, such as transfer between two- and four-year institutions. Type 2 proposals are invited from any individual or organization eligible to submit proposals to the NSF.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) seeks to increase the number of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging fields within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Type 1 proposals are solicited that provide for full implementation efforts at academic institutions. Type 2 proposals are solicited that support educational research projects on associate or baccalaureate degree attainment in STEM.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 47.076
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
National Science Foundation
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
703-292-4212
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program”?
Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $26,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 20 awards.
How do I apply for “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 08-569), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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