NSF 23-563: Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI) (NSF 27-500). Status: Closes January 29, 2027 (83 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. National Science Foundation notices from 2023.
U.S. National Science Foundation offered grants of up to $9.0 million (at least $300,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $62.3 million in total. Applications closed on May 20, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 20, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$9.0 million
- Award floor$300,000
- Total funding$62.3 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 21, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 20, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 21, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that are accredited and offer undergraduate educational degree programs in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Proposals from HBCUs actively engaged in the process of developing undergraduate STEM education programs are encouraged. Potential PIs should contact an HBCU-UP Program Officer to discuss the suitability of their institution/program for this program.*Who May Serve as PI:<ul><li>The Principal Investigator for a Targeted Infusion Projectmust be the individual whowill direct the implementation of the project activities.</li><li>The Principal Investigator for a Research onBroadening Participation in STEM Projectmust be the individual responsible for managing the project and must be one of the primary researchers.</li><li>The Principal Investigator for a Research Initiation Awardmust be a faculty member in a STEMor STEM education discipline at the HBCU. Co-Principal Investigators and senior personnel are not permitted.</li><li>The Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigators foran Implementation Project or a Broadening Participation Research Centermust be the individuals that will be responsible for guiding the implementation of the project or Center. A PI or Co-PI of an active BPRC may not be a PI or Co-PI on a proposal under this track if the Center would still be active at the start of the new award.</li></ul>
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) awards averaged $932,576; this notice allows up to $9.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (90% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
HBCU-UP provides awardsto strengthen STEM undergraduate education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Support is available through thefollowing tracks: Targeted Infusion Projects (TIP), which provide support to achieve a short-term, well-defined goal for enhancing and innovating undergraduate STEM education at an HBCU. Research on Broadening Participation in STEMprojects (BPR), which provide support for researchthat seeks to create and study new theory-driven models and innovations related to the participation and success of underrepresented groups in STEM undergraduate education, especially African Americans. Research Initiation Awards (RIA), which provide support for STEM faculty with no prior or recent research funding to pursue research at the home institution, another research-intensive institution, an NSF-funded research center, or a national laboratory. Implementation Projects (IMP), which provide support to design, implement, study, and assess comprehensive institutional efforts for increasing the number of students receiving undergraduate degrees in STEM and enhancing their preparation by strengthening STEM education and research. Broadening Participation Research Centers (BPRC),which provide support to create centers that conduct research on STEM education and broadening participation and build the intellectual infrastructure to facilitate the creation, integration, and transfer of new knowledge. Other Funding Opportunities include EArly-Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER), Rapid Response Research (RAPID), conference, and planning grants.
Who has won STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) (47.076) awarded $6.7 billion across 7,210 grant awards, an average of $932,576 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California | California | 47 | $137 million |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 16 | $123 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 12 | $122 million |
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 64 | $92.1 million |
| North Carolina State University | North Carolina | 79 | $91.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NSF 27-500, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NSF 23-563 still open?
No. It closed on May 20, 2026. A newer notice is open: NSF 27-500, closes January 29, 2027 (83 days left).
Who can apply for Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program?
U.S. National Science Foundation accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program?
Closed May 20, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $9.0 million each. About $62.3 million in total.
Who has won STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Regents of the University of California, The Leland Stanford Junior University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program made 7,210 awards worth $6.7 billion in that time.