The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. NSF was established in 1950 by Congress to promote the progress of science, advance the national health, prosperity and welfare, and secure the national defense.
This grant program is geared towards creating a network of S-STEM (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) stakeholders to enhance the infrastructure for generating and disseminating knowledge, successful practices, and effective design principles from NSF S-STEM projects across the nation. It emphasizes collaboration within the S-STEM network to promote access, inclusion, and adaptability for domestic low-income STEM students, supporting their career aspirations. The program funds S-STEM Research Hubs to explore barriers to these students' success and disseminate strategies that aid their progression toward STEM careers, aiming for a comprehensive national ecosystem of multi-sector partners focused on student achievement.