Deadline: 1/18/22

Amount: $250,000-$3,000,000

Website: https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/advancing-informal-stem-learning-aisl

Description:

The Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program seeks to advance new approaches to and evidence-based understanding of the design and development of STEM learning opportunities for the public in informal environments in order to:

  1. provide multiple pathways for broadening access to and engagement in STEM learning experiences;
  2. advance innovative research on and assessment of STEM learning in informal environments; and
  3. engage the public of all ages in learning STEM in informal environments.

The AISL program supports six types of projects:

(1) Pilots and Feasibility Studies;

(2) Research in Service to Practice;

(3) Innovations in Development;

(4) Broad Implementation;

(5) Literature Reviews, Syntheses or Meta-Analyses; and

(6) Conferences.

Eligible applicants:

Non-Profit, PreK-12 Educational Agency, Special District, Town, City or County Government, Native American Tribal Government, Institution of Higher Education, State Government

PROGRAM CONTACT

DRLAISL@nsf.gov

(703)-292-8616