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Advanced Technology Education (ATE) program is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Education and Human Resources that funds partnerships between two-year colleges, other academic institutions, industry, and economic development agencies to improve technician education in high-technology fields.
The program supports curriculum development, professional development for college faculty and secondary school teachers, career pathway development for students and incumbent workers, and applied research related to technician education. With a focus on two-year institutions of higher education, eligible applicants include community colleges, technical schools, and maritime academies.
Projects must be faculty-led and courses must be credit-bearing. Award amounts vary by project type and scope.
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Advanced Technological Education (ATE) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (ATE) NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website .
These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
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Supports partnerships between two-year institutions of higher education, other academic institutions, industry and other entities to improve the education of technicians in science and engineering. Supports partnerships between two-year institutions of higher education, other academic institutions, industry and other entities to improve the education of technicians in science and engineering.
With a focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions (grades 7-12, IHEs), industry, and economic development agencies to promote improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians.
It is strongly recommended that projects be faculty-led and required that courses and programs are credit-bearing, although materials developed may also be used for incumbent worker education. Materials may also be adapted and implemented as credit-bearing courses.
The ATE program supports curriculum development; professional development of college faculty and secondary school teachers; career pathway development for both students and incumbent workers; and other activities including applied research projects that advance the knowledge base related to technician education. The ATE program encourages partnerships with other entities that may impact technician education.
For example, with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs) ( http://www. nist. gov/mep/index.
cfm ) as applicable to support technician education programs and the industries they serve; and Manufacturing USA Institutes ( https://manufacturing. gov/ ) addressing workforce development issues.
The ATE program encourages proposals from Minority Serving Institutions as well as other institutions that support the recruitment, retention, and completion (certificate, degree, program) of the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer, which includes underrepresented and underserved communities, in STEM technician education programs that award associate degrees.
General inquiries may be addressed to: June 2, 2025 - NSF at the AI+ Expo Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Division of Undergraduate Education (EDU/DUE) This program provides educational opportunities for Undergraduate students and K-12 educators.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education, including 2-year colleges, technical schools, and maritime academies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Advanced Technology Education (ATE) program is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Education and Human Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 6 required documents: Project Summary, Project Description (15 pages max, must include evaluation plan), References Cited, Letters of Collaboration describing partner roles, External evaluator Biographical Sketch (if named), and Budget and Budget Justification. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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