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Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12

U.S. National Science FoundationCloses Oct 5, 2076(18255 days left)$1,000,000 – $1,500,000

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This NSF program funds research networks that combine learning scientists, education practitioners, and data scientists to build high-value datasets advancing K-12 math learning, plus a Phase II collaboratory platform for Phase I awardees. Awards run $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, with about 7 expected. It is open only to education or research nonprofits, accredited US colleges and universities, and federally recognized tribal nations; for-profit businesses and small businesses should not bother.

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Nonprofit organizations directly tied to educational or research activities, Accredited US two- and four-year colleges, universities, and community colleges, Federally recognized tribal nations, Research networks pairing learning scientists, education practitioners, and data scientists
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For-profit businesses and small businesses of any kind, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Organizations with no direct tie to education or research activities
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What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$1,000,000 – $1,500,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 5, 2076. The opportunity was posted on December 12, 2025.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000. The total program funding is $9,000,000, with about 7 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only three kinds of applicants may apply: US nonprofit, non-academic organizations directly associated with educational or research activities (such as museums, research laboratories, and professional societies); accredited US institutions of higher education, including community colleges, acting on behalf of their faculty; and federally recognized tribal nations. Businesses may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A for-profit business may not apply, and a small business may not apply. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits, accredited US institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Non-profit, non-academic organizations located in the US that are directly associated with educational or research activities are eligible. That includes independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, and professional societies.

Summary

NSF funds Phase I research networks ($1M-$1.5M each) that unite science-of-learning researchers, education practitioners, and data scientists to create or enhance high-value datasets advancing K-12 math learning, with optional use of AI and data science. Phase II collaboratory platform is open only to Phase I awardees. Eligible applicants: US nonprofits, accredited institutions of higher education

About this grant

The Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12 initiative aims to advance mathematics learning and education through purposeful collaboration that draws on the interdisciplinary Science of Learning (including neuroscience; cognitive, developmental, and social sciences; computer science; machine learning; engineering; and education research), deep experiences in education practice and teaching, and innovations in the use of data science, AI and technology. Through an agreement with philanthropic partners, including the Walton Family Foundation (WFF), CAMEL consists of two phases. Phase I invites proposals for the creation of new research networks to support the generation of high value datasets that aim to advance math learning and education. These research networks must include researchers who study the basic science of learning, education practitioners, and data scientists. The high value dataset may come from either generating a new dataset or by increasing the value of an existing dataset. Phase II, open only to awardees of Phase I, establishes a “collaboratory,” which is a socio-technological platform that prioritizes community-building and capacity-building to sustain collaborative efforts to advance math learning and education in K-12.

Expanding Participation in STEM, NSF Priorities and Gold Standard Science:

NSF prioritizes cutting-edge discovery science and engineering research, advancing technology and innovation, and creating opportunities for all Americans. NSF has established priorities set forth by Congress, the administration and the NSF director to promote NSF's mission . Proposers should review the list of NSF priorities and are encouraged to align their proposals with them, where appropriate. NSF also expects the highest standards of scientific rigor, integrity and adherence to appropriate tenets of Gold Standard Science in proposals, as appropriate for the field of science and research modality.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:

Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities.

Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.

Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Science
  • Technology

Program contact

U.S. National Science Foundationgrantsgovsupport@nsf.gov703-292-4203

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