Broadening Participation in Engineering

Funding Opportunity ID: 282552 Opportunity Number: PD-16-7680 Opportunity Title: Broadening Participation in EngineeringOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 47.041Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"Additional Information on Eligibility: Agency Code: NSFAgency Name: National Science FoundationPosted Date: Mar 26, 2016Close Date: Feb 05, 2018 Target DateLast Updated Date: Feb 22, 2017Award Ceiling: Award Floor: Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000Expected Number of Awards: 20Description: The Broadening Participation in Engineering (BPE) Program is a Directorate-wide initiative dedicated to supporting the development of a diverse and well-prepared engineering workforce. Across every educational juncture (e.g., elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels), efforts to improve engineering interests, preparation, connections, experiences, and opportunities among underrepresented groups is of major importance to BPE. In FY 2016, aligned with NSF-wide INCLUDES, BPE is interested in funding projects that bring together multiple groups (e.g., school districts, community colleges, engineering schools, industry, philanthropy, govern...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Source Type: funding