NSF-STRIVE (Landmark College, Bennington College, Community College of Vermont, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, funded by NSF EPSCoR)

Seed Grant for Vermont STEM Researchers and Small Businesses

$15k

Amount

Cash

Mar 15, 2027

Deadline

5 months left

Vermont

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Education
Research
Workforce Development & Job Training

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About this grant

Provides seed funding to support preliminary STEM research that positions historically underfunded institutions and organizations to compete for larger external grants from federal agencies or major funders. Eligible applicants include Vermont college and university faculty, STEM-based nonprofits, technical centers, and small businesses conducting proof-of-concept research. Funded projects are expected to advance Vermont's STEM ecosystem and submit a full proposal to a major funding agency upon completion.

What you get

Maximum award of $15,000
Funding period of up to 12 months
3–5 awards anticipated per year
Funding decisions communicated within six weeks of deadline
Feedback provided on proposals; revised submissions welcome
Project Kick-off Call and Mid-Point meeting with STRIVE administrators

How to apply

Project Cover Sheet with Project Title
Abstract (250 words or less)
Research Questions and Objectives
Project Description including context, methodology, and timeline
Justification for Seed Funding including anticipated external funder submission
Line-item Budget in Excel format using STRIVE template
Submit via email to admin@strivevt.org with subject line 'STRIVE Seed Grant Proposal – [Last Name]'
CC Sponsored Programs Office or relevant institutional contact

Eligibility

Researchers, faculty, or academic staff from any Vermont college or university
Independent STEM-based nonprofits or technical centers conducting research aligned with Vermont's STEM priorities
Small businesses seeking to carry out proof-of-concept research
Applicants are limited to one proposal per cycle
All proposed work must be conducted primarily within Vermont
Applicants are expected to submit a full proposal to a major funding agency upon completion

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