This grant opportunity is for research projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. It's not for creating specific systems or buying hardware. The process has two steps: first, you can send a short summary (white paper) to get feedback, and then, if encouraged, submit a full proposal through Grants.gov.
Who it's for: This grant is for public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education that are interested in conducting basic or applied research in STEM fields.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals related to system development or hardware procurement
- Submitting white papers through Grants.gov
- Not being a public, state, or private institution of higher education or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
What You May Need
- White paper detailing your research proposal
- Feedback from the Research Program Officer
- Full proposal submission through Grants.gov
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed budget plan
- Research team credentials
- Project timeline
- Letters of support or collaboration (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure your research proposal does not involve system development or hardware procurement.
- Submit white papers directly to the provided email, not through Grants.gov.
- Feedback on white papers is informal and not a guarantee of funding.
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Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education that are interested in conducting basic or applied research in STEM fields.
Overview
This grant is for public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education that are interested in conducting basic or applied research in STEM fields.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals related to system development or hardware procurement
- Submitting white papers through Grants.gov
- Not being a public, state, or private institution of higher education or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for conducting basic and applied research in STEM fields. They cannot be used for developing specific systems or purchasing hardware.
Total Program Funding
$20,000,000
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jan 13, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 13, 2030(1310 days)
- Archive Date
- Feb 12, 2030
- Last Updated
- Jan 7, 2026
Application Checklist
- Draft a white paper summarizing your research proposal.
- Submit the white paper to Grants@NPS.edu.
- Await feedback from the Research Program Officer.
- Revise your proposal based on feedback, if necessary.
- Prepare a full proposal for submission.
- Submit the full proposal through Grants.gov by January 13, 2030.
- Ensure all eligibility documents are up-to-date and included.
- Develop a comprehensive budget and project timeline.