This program is designed specifically for businesses looking to enhance their role in the research landscape. By participating, you'll have the chance to develop innovative strategies that tackle challenges in the research enterprise. This isn't just a funding opportunity — it’s about strengthening the administrative support and infrastructure that will make your research efforts more efficient and effective.

Engaging in this initiative allows you to propose projects that create significant, organization-wide impacts. You could enhance your company's practices, develop skilled personnel, or foster beneficial partnerships. Moreover, the potential for funding is wide-open, encouraging you to explore various avenues that could lead to broadening your participation in research opportunities and establishing sustainable models for future growth.

By being part of this transformative effort, your business can position itself as a leader in enhancing equity and competitiveness within the research sector. This is more than just funding; it’s a chance to drive meaningful change that will benefit not only your organization but also the broader community.

Type of Financing

This program offers grants to support your initiatives. This means you won't have to worry about paying back the funds, as long as you use them for the right purposes.

Repayment Terms and Eligible Expenses

There are no repayment terms or interest rates attached to these grants. You can use the funds for a variety of expenses related to research infrastructure, including:

• Administrative support and service infrastructure
• Human capital development
• Technology transfer and commercialization
• Community engagement activities
• Compliance and security measures

Restrictions on Use of Funds and Fees

You cannot use the funds for discipline-specific STEM research and training projects. Additionally, there are no fees associated with this program, making it a straightforward opportunity for your organization.

• Location: Available across the country.
• Sectors: Open to all sectors.
• Minimum Employees: No minimum employee requirement.
• Maximum Employees: No maximum employee limit.
• Minimum Company Revenue: No minimum revenue requirement.
• Maximum Company Revenue: No maximum revenue limit.
• Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable.
• Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable.

Disqualifications:

• This program does not fund discipline-specific STEM research and training projects.

This program offers a unique chance for your business to receive funding aimed at enhancing the research landscape across the country. You can tap into innovative strategies that help address challenges and inequalities in research. This isn't just about traditional funding; it's about strengthening your business’s administrative support and infrastructure, which can lead to greater efficiency and effectiveness in your research efforts.

With this initiative, you are encouraged to propose projects that can create significant, organization-wide impacts. This could involve enhancing practices within the research enterprise, developing skilled personnel, or forming partnerships that bolster your capabilities. By engaging in this program, your business stands to become part of an effort that seeks to make the research field more equitable and competitive, ultimately benefiting the broader community.

While there isn't a set amount of funding defined, the possibilities are wide-open. The return on investment stems from broadening participation in research opportunities and developing sustainable models for the future. This program invites you to collaborate, innovate, and contribute to the transformation of the research enterprise, positioning your business as a leader in this vital area.