American Indian and Alaskan Native STEM Engagement (MAIANSE)

Type: 
Funding
Organization: 
NASA
Description: 

Deadline passed. Most recent deadline: March 8, 2022. MAIANSE CONNECT fosters STEM Ecosystems that focus on building connections between indigenous culture and NASA through community collaborations. Eligible institutions include Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTIs), and Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHs), as identified by the U.S. Department of Education. MAIANSE CONNECT seeks proposals which include curriculum development, research activities, and student engagement with an overall goal to broaden participation in STEM. Learn more and apply here.

Category: 
Tribal Colleges and Universities, STEM, community collaboration, curriculum development, research
Funding Amount: 
Level 1 Awards will be funded up to $75K per year for a period of performance of two (2) years. Level 2 Awards will be funded between $200-250K per year for a minimum period of performance of three (3) years, with the opportunity to extend performance for a maximum of five (5) years (subject to program approval and available funding).
Matching Funds: 
No

Geography:

Eligibility: 
Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and American Indian and Alaskan Native Serving Institutions (AIANSIs).