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NSF LSAMP Grants to Broaden Minority Participation in STEM

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program to broaden participation in STEM fields among underrepresented groups. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - NSF is the only organization mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Grant-funded services and programs to support: - Alliance Development Grants (ADG) for new STEM alliances - Bridge-to-the-Baccalaureate (B2B) alliances to facilitate student transfer to four-year STEM programs - STEM Pathways Implementation-Only (SPIO) alliances to increase STEM degrees - STEM Pathways Research Alliances (SPRA) for research and dissemination - Bridge to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Master's and BD-Doctoral) for graduate student cohorts (6 M.S., 12 Ph.D. per cohort) - STEM Networking Incentives and Engagement (NETWORKS) projects - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on increasing STEM degrees among Blacks/African-Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders - Eligible applicants include two- and four-year institutions, non-profits, and for-profits with strong STEM capabilities - No specific products, equipment, or part numbers are requested; funding is for comprehensive, evidence-based strategies and research to improve STEM student outcomes

Description

The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program invests in colleges and universities to support student success and increase the number of STEM degrees awarded to underrepresented groups. The program supports alliances of institutions working together to diversify the STEM workforce through various grant types including Alliance Development Grants, Bridge-to-the-Baccalaureate, STEM Pathways Implementation-Only, STEM Pathways Research Alliances, and graduate degree bridge projects. Funding supports comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to graduate competitive STEM students who pursue further studies or careers in STEM fields. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, alliances, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations with strong STEM research or education capabilities.

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