Advance Equity in Science and Engineering – March 2022

National Science Foundation (NSF) – $393 million will fund programs that aim to broaden the participation in science and engineering of groups that are underserved and underrepresented in these fields. Funding will support new and existing programs at historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions. An additional $247 million is provided to support [Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)] jurisdictions. Programs will focus on designing curriculums, researching successful recruitment and retention methods, developing outreach or mentorship programs and fellowships, and improving science and engineering research and education capacity.