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Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences

U.S. National Science Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

The Division of Earth Sciences' Education and Broadening Participation Program (EBP) facilitates activities that engage a wide range of audiences in Earth Sciences research efforts, which are: 1)Research Experiences for Undergraduates and Teachers: This program provides funding to academic institutions that allows themto offer summer internships to undergraduatestudents and opportunities for teachers who would like to participate in earth sciencesrelated research efforts.2)EAR Postdoctoral Fellowships: The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) awards 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships to highly qualified investigators within 24 months of obtaining their PhD to carry out an integrated program of independent research and professional development.3)Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER): This program supports pre-tenure researchers who would like to combine their research efforts with excellent educational programs.EAR EBP prioritizes co-funding of CAREER awards that include a focus on broadening participation in the geosciences.4) Unsolicited ( ad hoc ) Proposals: Creative efforts to support recruitment and retention of talented individuals in Earth sciences are also supported as ad hoc proposals submitted through EAR Education & Broadening Participation.PIs are advised that they must submit a concept outline prior to submission of an ad hoc EBP proposal. This will aid in determining the appropriateness of the work for consideration by this program. Outlines should be submitted by email to a cognizant program officer. See the Proposal and Award Policy and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) Chapter I.D.1 for additional information on concept outlines.

Grant Summary

Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

sciencetechnology

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

Requirements

  • must submit a concept outline prior to submission of an ad hoc EBP proposal

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences from U.S. National Science Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. National Science Foundation before the deadline.
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Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences?

Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences provide?

Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences provides an amount that varies by award per award from U.S. National Science Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences deadline?

Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. National Science Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences?

To apply for Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.

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