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Minority Science and Engineering Improvement

CFDA 84.120 PROJECT GRANTS
Career & Technical Education
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Program Objectives

To (1) effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and (2) increase the participation of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, in scientific and technological careers.

Who Can Benefit

Private or public accredited (or successfully working toward accreditation) 2- and 4-year institutions of higher education whose enrollments of a single minority or a combination of minorities exceed 50 percent of the total enrollment. The term minorities refer to American Indian; Alaskan Native; Native Hawaiian, Black (not of Hispanic origin); Hispanic (including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin); Pacific Islander; or other ethnic group who are underrepresented in science and engineering.

Financial Information

Award Amounts

2024: Average new award was $283,005; Average continuation award was $275,945. Awards ranged from approximately $250,000 to $300,000.

Program Funding

(Project Grants) FY 23$16,179,758.00; FY 24 est $16,337,260.00; FY 25 est $16,370,000.00; FY 22$14,539,000.00; FY 21$13,370,000.00; FY 20$12,635,000.00; FY 19$11,135,000.00; FY 18$11,025,000.00; FY 17$9,648,000.00; FY 16$8,971,000.00; -

How to Apply

This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.

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Administering Agency

OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

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Data Source

Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.

Program Details

CFDA Number
84.120
Assistance Type
PROJECT GRANTS

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