STEAM Impact Grant Opportunity

Announced on: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026

The CSU Global Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Equity Innovation Hub at Cal State Northridge has released a limited Call for New Partners and Proposals through its STEAM Impact Grant Program, supporting the next phase of its national STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) innovation work.

Over the past three years, the Hub has built a regional and national HSI network advancing immersive, technology-enabled learning aligned with CSU Forward and the Student Success Framework.

Grant Awards: $50,000–$150,000
Eligibility: CSU campuses where Hub programming does not currently exist — Chico State is eligible.

Proposals should align with one of five focus areas:

1. Peer Mentoring and Early STEAM Outreach
2. STEAM Pathway Showcases and Regional Summits
3. Challenge-Based Learning through Tech Creation
4. STEAM Workforce Innovation and Preparation
5. Family- and Community-Integrated STEAM Engagement

Key Dates:

• Information Sessions: February 20, 23, and 24
• Applicant Office Hours (30 min.) by appointment: February 25-March 4
• Proposal Deadline: March 9, 2026
• Award Notifications: March 20–23, 2026

See the Call for New Partners and Proposals for full details and resources.

Regardless of funding outcomes, all CSU campuses may participate in the Hub's national STEAM programming, including Signature Initiatives, industry professional learning, and the National HSI STEAM Innovation Challenge Series.