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NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative Grant

NSF INCLUDES is a national STEM-inclusion initiative for specified applicant categories that seeks collaborative infrastructure capable of sustaining systemic change and broadening participation in STEM at scale. Proposals must connect to and contribute to the INCLUDES National Network, fit one of five project types, and operationalize five design elements: shared vision; partnerships; goals and metrics; leadership and communication; and expansion, sustainability, and scale. The supplied packet does not include the full solicitation’s project-type requirements, review criteria, narrative instructions, or budget limits, so applicants should verify these in NSF Publication 22-622 before deciding on a final concept.

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What the funder is trying to accomplish

NSF seeks to catalyze collaborative infrastructure for inclusive systemic change that broadens participation in STEM and helps develop a STEM workforce reflecting the Nation’s population. The initiative emphasizes sustained change, scale, and contribution to the INCLUDES National Network.

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Strong-fit project signals

The project directly aims to broaden participation in STEM and advance accessibility and inclusivity in STEM fields. The concept fits one of the five named project types: Design and Development Launch Pilots, Collaborative Change Consortia, Alliances, Network Connectors, or Conferences. The proposal can operationalize each required design element: shared vision; partnerships; goals and metrics; leadership and communication; and expansion, sustainability, and scale. The applicant is within an expressly listed eligibility category and can meet any conditions applicable to that category. The applicant can show a substantive collaborative role with partners and a connection to the INCLUDES National Network. This is inferred from the program’s networked, collaborative-infrastructure focus.

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What reviewers may prioritize

The packet supplies no formal review criteria or scoring priorities. It is reasonable to infer that reviewers will examine how convincingly a proposal advances the INCLUDES vision, operationalizes the five required design elements, connects to the National Network, and addresses systemic change, sustainability, and scale. These are alignment considerations, not confirmed scoring criteria.

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What this grant funds

In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a set of “Big Ideas,” 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas that identify areas for future investment at the frontiers of science and engineering (see https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/big_ideas/index.jsp ). The Big Ideas represent unique opportunities to position our Nation at the cutting edge of global science and engineering leadership by bringing together diverse disciplinary perspectives to support convergence research. As such, when responding to this solicitation, even though proposals must be submitted to the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) / Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES), once received, the proposals will be managed by a cross-disciplinary team of NSF Program Directors.

The INCLUDES Initiative is a comprehensive , national effort to enhance U.S. leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) discovery and innovation, focused on NSF ’ s commitment to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in STEM fields, as communicated in the NSF Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022 - 2026 . The vision of the INCLUDES Initiative is to catalyze the STEM enterprise to work collaboratively for inclusive change, resulting in a STEM workforce that reflects the Nation’s population. More specifically, the INCLUDES Initiative seeks to motivate and accelerate collaborative infrastructure building to sustain systemic change to broaden participation in STEM fields at scale. Significant advancement of the INCLUDES Initiative's goals will result in a new generation of STEM talent and leadership to secure the Nation’s future and long-term economic competitiveness .

With this solicitation, NSF offers support for five types of projects that connect and contribute to the National Network : (1) Design and Development Launch Pilot s , (2) Collaborative Change Consortia, (3) Alliances, (4) Network Connectors, and (5) Conferences. T he INCLUDES National Network is a multifaceted collaboration of agencies, organizations, and individuals working collectively to broaden participation in STEM. The INCLUDES National Network serves as a testbed for designing, implementing, studying, refining, and scaling collaborative change models and is composed of:

INCLUDES funded projects

Other NSF funded projects

Subcommittee on Federal Coordination in STEM Education (FC-STEM) agencies

S cholars engaged in broadening participation research and evaluation, and

O rganizations that support the development of talent from all sectors of society to build an inclusive STEM workforce .

All INCLUDES funded projects must operationalize five design elements of collaborative infrastructure - (1) shared vision, (2) partnerships, (3) goals and metrics, (4) leadership and communication, and (5) expansion, sustainability, and scale - to create systemic change that broadens participation in STEM .

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Award range: Not specified
Total program funding: $5,500,000
Expected awards: 15
Geography: National
Cost share: Not indicated
Assistance listing: Not specified

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Geographic fit

National

Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -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. -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -State and Local Governments -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. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. -Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131.
Submission system: Grants.gov
Attachments: NSF Publication 22-622
Contact: U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

October 27, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

September 27, 2026
Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.
October 6, 2026
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October 13, 2026
Draft the narrative and detailed budget.
October 20, 2026
Complete compliance review and collect attachments.
October 25, 2026
Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Last checked: 8/22/2026, 8:50:56 AM
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8/11/2026
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8/10/2026
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8/7/2026
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Is NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is October 27, 2026, with 65 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 NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative Grant provide?

NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative Grant lists Not specified per award. The total program funding recorded is $5,500,000. NSF expects to make approximately 15 awards, although the final number may vary.

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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 NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative 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.

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Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from October 27, 2026 using the preparation plan above.