Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)
Open. Closes October 19, 2027, 362 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, opportunity number 23-598.
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Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 23-598 |
| Assistance listing | 47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.078, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | June 8, 2023 |
| Closes | October 19, 2027 |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | 35 |
| Total program funding | $28,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Proposals may only be submitted by accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have faculty members who conduct research in science and/or engineering and/or STEM education. *Who May Serve as PI: The Principal Investigator for an Excellence in Research Project must be a full-time faculty member or researcher at the HBCU from which the proposal is submitted.   |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee Report (Senate Report 115-139), and is built on prior and continuing efforts by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to strengthen research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This report provided guidance to NSF to establish the HBCU Excellence in Research program "to provide opportunities for both public and private HBCUs,…
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