Simpler Grants.gov #22-622

NSF INCLUDES Initiative Solicitation for Collaborative STEM Participation Projects

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Initiative, focused on expanding participation in STEM fields across the United States. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) / Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) - OEMs and Vendors: - NSF is the only organization mentioned (as funder, not a product OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or part numbers are specified - Services requested include collaborative projects in five categories: - Design and Development Launch Pilots - Collaborative Change Consortia - Alliances - Network Connectors - Conferences - Projects must operationalize five design elements: shared vision, partnerships, goals and metrics, leadership and communication, and expansion/sustainability/scale - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on building collaborative infrastructure for systemic change in STEM - Projects must demonstrate inclusivity, measurable goals, and sustainable impact - Eligible applicants: U.S.-based for-profit and non-profit organizations, state/local governments, higher education institutions, and Tribal Nations - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested; the focus is on services and collaborative efforts

Description

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting proposals for the INCLUDES Initiative, a national effort to enhance U.S. leadership in STEM discovery and innovation by promoting accessibility and inclusivity. The initiative aims to catalyze collaborative infrastructure to sustain systemic change and broaden participation in STEM fields at scale. NSF offers support for five types of projects that contribute to the National Network, including Design and Development Launch Pilots, Collaborative Change Consortia, Alliances, Network Connectors, and Conferences. The initiative seeks to create systemic change through shared vision, partnerships, goals and metrics, leadership and communication, and expansion, sustainability, and scale.

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