OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-27-077

NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses May 25, 2029(955 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This NIH SEPA grant funds pre-K through grade 12 programs that teach biomedical research concepts and steer students toward STEM careers. It fits school districts, nonprofits, universities, governments, and small businesses that already run or want to build science education programming. If your business has nothing to do with education, biomedical science, or STEM outreach, there is nothing here for you.

Best for
School districts and pre-K–12 education programs, Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, Higher education institutions, Small businesses and for-profit organizations in biomedical or STEM education
Not for
Retail, finance, or real estate businesses with no education or biomedical angle, Foreign organizations or U.S. organizations with foreign components
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (medical, biomedical, clinical)
90
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, stem)
89
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
76
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Education, Training, Technical assistance, Curriculum development
Who can apply
For-profit companies, Small businesses, State and local governments, Colleges and universities, Nonprofits, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is May 25, 2029.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, state/local/county/city and special district governments, school districts, public housing authorities, federally recognized and other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and public or private institutions of higher education. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, so check the NOFO's Section III eligibility information.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible, and higher education institutions may also apply.

Summary

NIH SEPA (R25) grants fund pre-K–12 biomedical and STEM science education programs that build understanding of biomedical research and interest in science careers. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, state/local/tribal governments, school districts, public housing authorities, nonprofits, and higher education institutions; foreign entities are ineligible.

About this grant

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program is to support educational activities that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-kindergarten to grade12) individuals, and to encourage awareness of and continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Who can apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Science
  • Health

Program contact

National Institutes of HealthNIGMS_SEPA@mail.nih.gov301-402-2541

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