Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-27-077
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) Grant Opportunity
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 07, 2026
Identifier
PAR-27-077
NAICS
611710
NIH is seeking applications for the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program to advance STEM and biomedical science education for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 students and teachers. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) - Program Details: - SEPA grant supports innovative educational activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) - Focus on biomedical and behavioral sciences - Projects may be classroom-based or informal (e.g., after-school programs, libraries) - Emphasis on developing quantitative and computational skills - Eligibility: - Open to government agencies, businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors; funding is for educational activities and projects - Unique Requirements: - Projects must target pre-K to grade 12 students and teachers - Encouragement for initiatives that build quantitative and computational skills
Description
The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program supports innovative educational activities that encourage pre-college students (pre-kindergarten to grade 12) to pursue further studies in STEM, particularly in biomedical and behavioral sciences. It supports classroom-based projects for pre-college students and teachers, as well as informal science education projects in venues like after-school programs and libraries. Projects that support quantitative and computational skills development are strongly encouraged.