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Application deadline (proposals due) Friday Jan 2 2026 5pm ET. DB-listed 2026-05-30 is grant PERIOD end (Jan 16-May 30 2026), not the app deadline. This cycle has passed.
HBCU Faculty Mini-Grants is a grant from the HBCU Making and Innovation Initiative that funds faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to advance institutional capacity in innovation, making, entrepreneurship, and invention. Supported by the National Science Foundation and sponsored by VentureWell, the program selects two HBCU faculty per cycle for awards of $5,000 each.
Funds may be used for travel to innovation-related conferences, student or faculty professional development, or other innovation projects. Eligible applicants must be current faculty or project staff at an accredited HBCU or Predominantly Black Institution; early-career scientists are especially encouraged to apply. The grant period runs January 16 to May 30, 2026.
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HBCU Faculty Mini-Grants — HBCU Making and Innovation Initiative The HBCU Making & Innovation Initiative, supported by the National Science Foundation and sponsored by VentureWell, is seeking applications for its Faculty Mini-Grants. Two HBCU faculty will be selected and awarded $5,000 each to advance HBCU capacity in innovation, making, entrepreneurship, or invention.
Funds may be applied towards the following initiatives: Travel award for the faculty member or a student to participate in an innovation-related conference Other forms of faculty or student professional development Awarded faculty will receive $5,000 each to apply towards their innovation-related projects. Funding will be awarded to the faculty members’ home institutions. The grant period is January 16, 2026 to May 30, 2026.
Grant funds are meant to help launch prospective projects or to supplement resources for existing projects. The project timeline and budget provided in the submitted proposal must align with the grant’s end date and award amount.
Proposals due : Friday, January 2nd by 5 pm ET Award Notices Distributed: January 16, 2026 Proposal Preparation & Submission Instructions Please note that each document must be submitted as a PDF, with the exception of the budget. The budget must be submitted as an Excel file.
Project Description, which should include a brief overview, scope of work, and project timeline (up to 2 pages) Budget Justification (up to 2 pages) Proposal Submission Portal Submit your grant proposal using this link by Friday , January 2nd by 5 pm ET .
Individuals interested in this program must meet the following criteria: Current faculty member, project staff at an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Predominantly Black institution Applicants in these areas are encouraged, but are not limited to innovation; technology; education; and social, economic, and behavioral sciences Early-career scientists are encouraged to apply. Q: What is the grant period?
The grant period is January 16, 2026 to May 30, 2026. Q: Can multiple faculty members from the same institution submit an application? Q: What is the preferred format for the mini-grant proposal?
The proposal narrative must be in 11- or 12-point font, Calibri or Times New Roman, single-spaced. Q: Are fringe benefits & indirect costs included? Fringe benefits & indirect costs should not be included.
Q: Who is responsible for submitting the proposal? Faculty can submit the proposal. It does not have to be submitted by the institution’s Office of Sponsored Programs.
For questions, please email the HBCU Maker Team at hbcumaker@aaas. org and add “VentureWell Mini-Grant” to the subject line.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: HBCU faculty members. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was January 2, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
HBCU Faculty Mini-Grants is funded by HBCU Making and Innovation Initiative. 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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