Blueprint for Neuroscience Research Science Education Award (R25)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

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Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

This FOA solicits applications focused on improving kindergarten through twelfth grade science education in areas related to the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research. Applications must be innovative, creative, and have a clear plan for improving science knowledge and enthusiasm for science among the targeted students or teachers. Plans for evaluation must be included in the application. Partnerships between educators and scientists in the development of the science education project are highly encouraged.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

Special district governments
State governments
City or township governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
County governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Miscellaneous

Other

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Nonprofit

Other Native American tribal organizations
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Education

Independent school districts
Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV

Email

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Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-11-013.html

Archived: May 12, 2011

Application process

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Award

$4,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$250,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-DA-11-013

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Income security and social services

Environment

Education

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

February 10, 2011

Archive date:

May 12, 2011