| Opportunity | Description | Posted Date | Closing Date |
| NSF STEM K-12 | This program will support innovative, multidisciplinary research that explores how AI and other emerging technologies can be leveraged to study and enhance STEM teaching and learning. NSF is encouraging investigators who would have previously applied to the Advancing Informal STEM Learning; Computer Science for All; Discovery Research PreK-12; or Translation and Diffusion programs (all currently archived), as well as those who would typically submit to the EDU Core Research solicitation for research in informal and K-12 settings, to apply to this new program. | August 22, 2025 | Proposals accepted any time |
| EDU CORE Research (ECR) | This core research program at NSF invites proposals for fundamental research on STEM education. | May 27, 2021 | October 2, 2025 |
| Expanding K-12 Resources for AI Education Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) | This DCL invites certain awardees in a majority of the NSF Directorates to apply for supplemental funding to “refine, scale, evaluate, and/or implement established K-12 activities” related to AI in education. | August 22, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| Expanding AI Career and Skilled Technical Workforce Opportunities in Support of High School Students Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) | This DCL invites funding requests from current ExLENT and Advanced Technological Education awardees for supplemental funding to pilot, implement, or expand AI-focused skill building and career exploration opportunities for high school students. | August 22, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
| Office of Naval Research Naval STEM Education and Workforce Program | This program is for STEM education initiatives. This program will not consider applications for research, with the exception of those whose primary purpose is intended to further education. | July 7, 2025 | June 30, 2026 |
| National Defense Education Program | This program seeks mechanisms for effective STEM education practices or workforce initiative programs. | May 20, 2025 | February 8, 2028 |
Please contact Sophie Eggert through this Formstack SEHD Grants Team Pre-Award Request – Formstack if you are interested in applying. Also, please email the Office of Research Services (researchservices@ucdenver.edu) or Jordan Farrar (Jordan.Farrar@ucdenver.edu) to receive support in completing your application.