The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program supports alliances of 4 or more institutions of higher education working to increase the number of underrepresented people in STEM.
Seven project types are supported under this program; eligibility, maximum request amount, and grant term varies by type. Applications for Bridge to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Master’s) and STEM Networking Incentives and Engagement (NETWORKS) are due by June 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM local time. All other applications are due by November 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM local time.
Program Priorities
The main priorities of the LSAMP program are to:
- Increase enrollment and completion of baccalaureate degrees for Blacks, Hispanics, Latinx, Native Americans, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
- Enable the above populations to successfully transition from two-year to four-year institutions in STEM degree programs
- Increase use of evidence-based, high quality, and highly impactful practices in STEM recruitment and retention
- Facilitate the smooth transition of underrepresented groups into STEM graduate programs and degree completion
- Foster new research and learning on broadening participation in STEM disciplines
Grant Types
Alliance Development Grants
This grant is open to accredited two and four year institutions of higher education in the United States to develop alliances. The ultimate goal is for the alliance to pursue a Bridge-to-the-Baccalaureate or STEM Pathways Implementation-Only program. NSF expects to award up to 10 grants of up to $125,000 for 18 months.
Bridge-to-the-Baccalaureate (B2B)
This grant is open to accredited two year institutions of higher education in the United States who award STEM associates degrees. B2B alliances assist underrepresented populations with transitioning into 4 year baccalaureate STEM degrees. NSF expects to award up to 10 grants of up to $125,000 for 18 months.
STEM Pathways Implementation-Only (SPIO)
This grant is open to accredited two and four year institutions of higher education in the United States. SPIO alliances are intended for new or reestablished groups to increase the number of underrepresented individuals in STEM undergraduate programs and help them transition into graduate school. NSF expects to award up to 10 grants of up to $5 million for 60 months.
STEM Pathways Research Alliances (SPRA)
This grant is open to accredited two and four year institutions of higher education in the United States. SPRA are intended for well established alliances to conduct activities similar to SPIO alliances as well as producing and distributing research on increasing participation in STEM programs and careers and assessing the sustainability of the alliance. NSF expects to award up to 6 grants of up to $4 million for 60 months.
Bridge to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Master’s)
This grant is open to Master’s Comprehensive institutions of higher education as defined by the Carnegie Classification. BD-Master’s programs support cohorts of 6 Masters of Science degree students with stipends and tutition assistance. NSF expects to award up to 8 grants of up to $597,000 for 36 months.
Bridge to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Doctoral)
This grant is open to accredited four year institutions of higher education in the United States. BD-Doctoral programs support cohorts of 12 STEM PhD students with stipends and tutition assistance. NSF expects to award up to 8 grants of up to $1,173,000 for 36 months.
STEM Networking Incentives and Engagement (NETWORKS)
NETWORKS incentivizes underrepresented populations to participate in STEM networks. NSF expects to award up to 10 grants of up to $600,000 for 36 months. This grant is open to:
- Accredited two and four year institutions of higher education in the United States
- Nonprofit, non academic organizations engaged in educational or research activities
- For-profit businesses
