# Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/23-598-historically-black-colleges-and-universities-excellence-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348599

> U.S. National Science Foundation is offering grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 35 awards worth $28.0 million in total. Applications close on October 19, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 23-598 |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | October 19, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 35 |
| Total funding | $28.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.078, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Proposals may only be submitted by accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have faculty members who conduct research in science and/or engineering and/or STEM education. *Who May Serve as PI: The Principal Investigator for an Excellence in Research Project must be a full-time faculty member or researcher at the HBCU from which the proposal is submitted.

## What the grant funds

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee Report (Senate Report 115-139), and is built on prior and continuing efforts by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to strengthen research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This report provided guidance to NSF to establish the HBCU Excellence in Research program "to provide opportunities for both public and private HBCUs, particularly for those who have not been successful in larger NSF Research & Related Activities competitions, in order to stimulate sustainable improvement in their research and development capacity" (https://congress.gov/congressional-report/115th-congress/senate-report/139/1). EiR supports such capacity building by funding research projects aligned with NSF's research programs. The program aims to establish stronger connections between researchers at HBCUs and NSF's research programs.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)?

U.S. National Science Foundation accepts 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 - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)?

Closes October 19, 2027 (353 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

About $28.0 million in total across about 35 awards.