NSF announces $20M investment across eight institutions through its GRANTED initiative, transforming access to research support | NSF - National Science Foundation

"Across the research enterprise, organizations face varying challenges with access to research support and service infrastructure. This creates obstacles to widespread participation in national research opportunities. The U.S. National Science Foundation's Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity (GRANTED) initiative aims to address this issue by investing in projects that have a potentially transformative impact, particularly for emerging research and minority-serving institutions. 

"This $20 million investment through NSF's GRANTED initiative reflects our commitment to breaking down barriers in research access. By strategically supporting collaborations like the Atlanta University Center, we are committed to creating a transformative hub, setting the standard for equity and diversity in the national research landscape," said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. "These projects underscore our dedication to empowering institutions, fostering inclusivity and propelling the entire research ecosystem towards greater heights of excellence." ..."