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Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology - Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering

US U › S › National Science Foundation (NSF) grant open #24-562
Response due Aug 07, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting applications under the Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) program, specifically for Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (RISE). This program is designed to support and strengthen the research capabilities of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other minority-serving institutions by building research infrastructure in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The opportunity is a federal grant posted on Grants.gov and remains open for an extended period, closing in August 2026.

What they want

Applicants are invited to submit proposals for funding under the NSF CREST-RISE program. The program aims to enhance research infrastructure at eligible institutions — primarily minority-serving institutions — in science and engineering fields. Activities likely include building institutional research capacity, supporting STEM research projects, and developing research training environments, consistent with NSF's CREST program objectives.

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal

Risks & flags

  • Full program details, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria are not included in the synopsis — bidders should retrieve the full solicitation (NSF 24-562) for complete requirements
  • Extended open period (over 14 months) may indicate a rolling or multi-deadline solicitation structure — applicants should verify specific target dates in the full solicitation

Market context

inferred from NAICS
R&D in Physical, Engineering, Life Sciences (except Nanotech & Biotech)
NAICS 541715
US market size
$95B
Typical award
$100K – $50M+
Typical buyers
DoDNSFNIHNASADOE
Commonly required
DCAA-compliant accountingITARCMMC L2
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