This bill would create a new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant program. The program’s stated purpose is to give opportunities and strengthen research capacity at institutions of higher education and to help produce sustainable improvement in existing research and development at those institutions. The bill was introduced in the House on 2026-09-16 and was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Sponsors listed include Representatives Troy Carter, LaMonica McIver, Christian Menefee, Raul Ruiz, Eleanor Norton, Jasmine Crockett, Frederica Wilson, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Yvette Clarke.
If the bill becomes law, eligible colleges and universities could be able to apply for new NSF grants aimed at strengthening their research programs. Specific details such as which institutions qualify, what activities the grants would fund, how to apply, and when awards would be made are not included in the available information.
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