Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #24-602

NSF Solicitation: Discovery Research PreK-12 Program Resource Center (DRK-12 RC)

Buyer

U.S. National Science Foundation

Posted

September 15, 2026

Identifier

24-602

NAICS

541720

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals to establish and operate the Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12) Program Resource Center on Transformative Education Research and Translation (DRK-12 RC). - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to eligible U.S.-based organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and operation of the DRK-12 Resource Center - Service includes: - Supporting and recruiting diverse, multi-sector constituencies - Facilitating communication and collaboration among DRK-12 award recipients - Raising national visibility of DRK-12 program goals and impacts - Collaborating with NSF and other resource hubs to design, implement, and evaluate activities advancing science education - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on service and programmatic support, not product procurement - Eligible applicants include U.S.-based for-profit and non-profit organizations, state and local governments, higher education institutions, and tribal nations - Emphasis on diversity, collaboration, and national impact - Estimated funding is $5,000,000

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for the Discovery Research PreK-12 program’s Resource Center on Transformative Education Research and Translation. The Resource Center will support and recruit diverse constituencies to achieve the program's aims, facilitate communication among award recipients, and raise the national visibility of the program's goals and impacts. It will work collaboratively with NSF and other resource hubs to design, implement, and evaluate activities that enhance the influence and reach of the DRK-12 Program’s research and development investments.

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