# IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) (23-584)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 23-584 |
| Title | IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-08-31 |
| Close date | 2026-12-09 |
| Award ceiling | n/a |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | $10,000,000 |
| Funding category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Proposals may only be submitted by two-year colleges of higher education (either Associate’s College or Baccalaureate / Associate’s Colleges) that are accredited and offer undergraduate educational degree programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).  Baccalaureate, Master’s |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 47.076 |
| Summary | The National Science Foundation (NSF) plays a prominent role in the improvement of undergraduate STEM education at the Nation’s colleges and universities. Through the IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) program, the agency seeks to extend this effort by making an intentional investment in the country’s two-year institutions of higher education, or two-year colleges. The twin goals of the ITYC program are to (1) center students in the effort to advance innovation and promote success in STEM education at two-year colleges, and (2) enhance the capacity of two-year colleges to harness the talent and potential of their student and faculty populations through inn |
| Agency contact | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |

## Why this score
- 34 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363752). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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