# Simpler Grants.gov #24-560

NSF Data Science Corps Grant Opportunity for Education and Workforce Development

**Buyer:** U.S. National Science Foundation
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 24-560
**NAICS:** 611310, 541720

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the Data Science Corps (DSC) program to strengthen national data science infrastructure and workforce.
- Government Buyer:
  - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)
  - Directorate for STEM Education, Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (EDU/DRL)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a grant opportunity for education and workforce development
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Data science education and training services
  - Real-world data science implementation projects
  - Knowledge representation and knowledge graphs
  - Target audiences: undergraduates, grade 6-12 teachers, and students
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Eligible applicants: U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) and accredited institutions of higher education (including community colleges)
  - Justification required for activities at international branch campuses of U.S. institutions
  - Total funding available: $10,000,000
  - Expected award range: $800,000 to $1,200,000 per grant

### Description

The Data Science Corps program aims to build a strong national data science infrastructure and workforce by engaging data science students in real-world projects that address community needs across various sectors. It focuses on providing data science education and training, including knowledge representation and knowledge graphs, targeting undergraduates, grade 6-12 teachers, and students. The program is part of NSF's Harnessing the Data Revolution initiative and supports proposals from non-profit organizations and accredited institutions of higher education in the U.S. The total funding available is $10,000,000 with expected awards ranging from $800,000 to $1,200,000.

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