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U.S. National Science Foundation
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
Amount
Up to $5M
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Odds
Not published
Effort
1 to 2 wks
Can you get this?
✓U.S. university, college, or research institution
✓Mission focuses on underrepresented minorities in STEM
✓Must form or support an alliance structure
✕Non-U.S. organizations are not eligible
✓Not confirmed against the funder's page. Check before you apply.
Your real odds
NSF does not publish an acceptance rate for this program, but grants at this funding level consistently require a strong institutional track record and a fully developed alliance strategy to be competitive.
The review process is rigorous, and you get one submission per cycle, so a weak application cannot be revised and resubmitted.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility and register on both portals1 to 2 wks
Develop alliance plan and gather partners4 to 8 wks
Write and submit your application4 to 6 wks
Worth knowing
The program name centers on alliances, which means a solo applicant is unlikely to clear review, and with a November 2026 deadline you need to start building a credible multi-institution coalition now.
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