The Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences (HSI:ELPSE) grant aims to improve STEM education for Hispanic students at colleges and universities designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The focus is on enhancing courses, programs, and departments to better support students in their STEM educational journeys. The grant encourages projects that use data to address equity gaps and improve student outcomes in STEM fields.
Who it's for: This grant is for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) that want to improve their STEM programs and support systems for undergraduate students. It's particularly aimed at institutions that can use data to identify and address the specific needs and challenges of their students.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)
- Proposals not related to STEM education
- Lack of institutional data to identify equity gaps
- Projects not focused on undergraduate education
- Proposals without a clear plan for implementation and evaluation
What You May Need
- Institutional designation as an HSI
- Data on student demographics and performance
- A detailed project proposal
- Budget plan up to $1,000,000
- Plan for implementation and evaluation
- Evidence of understanding student challenges and strengths
- Partnerships or collaborations (if applicable)
- Institutional support letters
- Timeline for project execution
- Plan for using computing resources or laboratory instrumentation
Cautions
- Ensure your institution is officially recognized as an HSI
- Projects must be data-driven and focused on equity
- Proposals should clearly outline how they will improve student experiences
- Be aware of the specific tracks and their requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), which are colleges or universities with a significant Hispanic student population. The grant is open to HSIs in EPSCoR jurisdictions and HSI Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs) in non-EPSCoR jurisdictions. There are no restrictions on the types of institutions that can apply, as long as they meet the HSI designation.
Overview
This grant is for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) that want to improve their STEM programs and support systems for undergraduate students. It's particularly aimed at institutions that can use data to identify and address the specific needs and challenges of their students.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)
- Proposals not related to STEM education
- Lack of institutional data to identify equity gaps
- Projects not focused on undergraduate education
- Proposals without a clear plan for implementation and evaluation
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance STEM courses, develop new programs, improve teaching methods, and provide support structures for students. They can also be used to increase access to computing resources and laboratory equipment, especially at HSIs in certain jurisdictions.
Total Program Funding
$19,000,000
Expected Awards
33
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
- Archive Date
- Aug 28, 2026
- Est. Application Due (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Spring 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify HSI designation
- Collect and analyze institutional data on student performance
- Draft a detailed project proposal
- Outline a budget up to $1,000,000
- Develop a plan for implementation and evaluation
- Gather letters of support from institutional leaders
- Prepare a timeline for project activities
- Ensure alignment with NSF's goals for diversity in STEM