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Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Grant

NSF offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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$125,000–$5,000,000

Time remaining

90 days

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NSF offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program invests in the Nation's colleges and universities to aid student success to create a new generation of STEM discoverers for the national STEM enterprise. The program takes a comprehensive approach to the STEM Learning Ecosystem to impact STEM student development and retention.

LSAMP is an alliance-based program, whereby a group of institutions of higher education (IHEs) work together to diversify the nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce by increasing the number of STEM baccalaureate and graduate degrees awarded to persons from LSAMP populations. LSAMP populations are defined as persons from groups underrepresented in the STEM enterprise: Blacks and African-Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. The LSAMP program provides funding to alliances that implement comprehensive, evidence-based, innovative, and sustained strategies that ultimately result in the graduation of well-prepared, highly competitive students from LSAMP populations who pursue graduate studies or careers in STEM, while also supporting knowledge generation, knowledge utilization, assessment of program impacts, dissemination activities and dissemination of scholarly research into the field.

Projects supported by the LSAMP program include:

--Alliance Development Grants (ADG) support the conceptualization and development of new B2B and new SPIO alliances. (New)

--Bridge-to-the-Baccalaureate (B2B) alliances facilitate the successful transfer of students from LSAMP populations to four-year institutions in pursuit of STEM baccalaureate degrees.

--STEM Pathways Implementation-Only (SPIO) alliances are designed for new and reconstituted alliances. These projects focus on building and strengthening strategies and approaches to assist Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) increase STEM baccalaureate degrees to LSAMP populations and facilitate entry into STEM graduate degree programs.

--STEM Pathways Research Alliances (SPRA) are designed for well-established alliances. These projects serve as models of excellence in STEM broadening participation by (1) steadily increasing STEM baccalaureate degrees to LSAMP populations and facilitating entry into STEM graduate degree programs; (2) producing and disseminating new scholarly research on the broadening participation of LSAMP populations (or underrepresented and underserved populations in STEM disciplines and the nation's STEM workforce) and, (3) holistically assess the state of institutionalization and sustainability of the alliance.

--Bridge to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Master's) projects support cohorts of six graduate students pursuing a M. S. degree in STEM national priority areas, providing financial support (stipends and cost of education) and support to help develop and maintain academic and research skills that enable participants to successfully persist in STEM graduate degree programs at Master's comprehensive-degree producing institutions only. (New)

--Bridge to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Doctoral) projects support cohorts of twelve graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. degree in STEM national priority areas, providing financial support (stipends and cost of education) and support to help develop and maintain academic and research skills that enable participants to successfully persist in STEM doctoral degree programs.

--STEM Networking Incentives and Engagement (NETWORKS) projects provide support to incentivize the creation and participation of LSAMP populations in STEM networks. (New)

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Award range
$125,000–$5,000,000
Total program funding
$38,000,000
Expected awards
60
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
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*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Alliance Development Grants (ADG) <ul> <li>Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two-and-four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</li> </ul> Alliances:<br /> <ul> <li>STEM Pathways Implementation-Only (SPIO):Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two-and-four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</li> <li>STEM Pathways Research Alliance (SPRA):Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two-and-four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</li> <li>Bridge to the Baccalaureate (B2B): B2B Alliances are composed entirely of two-year IHEs. The lead institution must award associate-level degrees in a STEM or STEM-related field. Associate-level degree-granting institutions that award four-year degrees in workforce development areas may be eligible to serve as the lead institution of a B2B alliance. Four-year institutions that award STEM baccalaureate degrees are ineligible to serve as lead institutions for B2B alliances but may be included as partner institutions for articulation purposes as a transfer pathway to four-year STEM degree programs. Funds are not budgeted for four-year institutions in B2B projects. Proposers should contact the LSAMP program staff for any questions on eligibility for B2B alliance support.<br /></li> </ul> Bridges to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Master's)<br /> <ul> <li>Master's Comprehensive IHEs as defined by Carnegie Classification only. Carnegie Classification website: https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/.</li> </ul> Bridges to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Doctoral)<br /> <ul> <li>Four-year IHEs accredited in and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</li> </ul> STEM Networking Incentives and Engagement (NETWORKS)<br /> <ul> <li>Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two-and-four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</li> <li>Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories research laboratory professional societies and similar organizations located in the U. S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities.</li> <li>For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation.</li> </ul> NETWORKS projects are limited to four collaborating organizations per proposal. *Who May Serve as PI: Alliance Development Grant (ADG) Proposals The PI for ADG proposals must be an upper-level administrator/cabinet-level officialfrom the executive leadership (i.e., Provost, Dean, VP of Academic Affairs, etc.) of the institution. A deviation from this requirement for PI designation requires a full justification. Faculty may be listed as Co-PIs. Alliances: Bridge to the Baccalaureate (B2B), STEM Pathways Implementation-Only (SPIO) and STEM Pathways Research Alliance (SPRA)<br /> The PI for alliances (B2B, SPIO, and SPRA) should be a cabinet-level official from the executive leadership (i.e., Provost, Dean, VP of Academic Affairs, etc.) of the institution and a member of the alliance governing board. The alliance governing board is a body of upper-level administrators from each partner institution that oversees the alliance. A deviation from this requirement for PI designation requires a full justification. Individuals from partner institutions must be designated as co-PIs on the proposal. To ensure production of new STEM education
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
NSF Publication 24-563
Contact
U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

November 20, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Grant.
Is Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is November 20, 2026, with 90 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/22/2026.

How much funding does Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Grant provide?

Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Grant lists $125,000–$5,000,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $38,000,000. NSF expects to make approximately 60 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from November 20, 2026 using the preparation plan above.