NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY internal competition applications due April 10

• Internal UGA submission deadline: Friday, April 10
• Sponsor submission deadline: Wednesday, May 27

The National Science Foundation FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, parents or guardians, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. These challenges are identified by K-12 students, families, and educators. The program aims to create and scale evidence-based practices, tools, and technologies that improve learning outcomes and prepare students for a digital, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven future.

A key focus is early exposure to AI to build curiosity, understanding, and readiness for future careers. The program encourages partnerships to co-design responsive, technology-based solutions between key sectors—schools, universities, industry, government, and nonprofits—and our nation’s families. The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program includes two phases: planning and development. Planning proposals help teams explore one of several focus areas. Only teams awarded planning grants may submit development proposals, which support the growth and implementation of promising ideas.

Interested applicants should visit the UGA InfoReady website for more information about applying to this limited submission opportunity. Please contact limited submissions with any questions.