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Outreach Program - Science is Cool
Read this section if you wish to apply for Montana NSF EPSCoR funding for an outreach project.

Awards will be made to assist departments, investigators and community members develop and host various outreach projects that connect The University of Montana campuses and Montana public schools and communities. The goal is to bring faculty and their research interests together with Montana educational and community groups, to create and enhance increased scientific discussion, exposure and experiences for UM and Montana community members.

  • Funding is available in all science areas, however funding priority will be given to larger university/community science education collaborations and undergraduate and public school-based research efforts.
  • Funding may not be used to pay for entertainment, alcohol or other items prohibited by institutional, state or NSF guidelines.
  • NSF EPSCoR encourages matching funds of at least 2:1 (NSF : Match) with departmental, university, state, community, corporate or other outside assistance.
  • Recipients of these awards must complete a final report outlining the successes of the project. The report should include 3 to 5 photographs taken during project activities and must be received by the NSF EPSCoR Office within 30 days of project completion.
  • Complete the NSF EPSCoR Outreach Project Application. (See Applications)
  • Complete the NSF EPSCoR Outreach Project Budget Form. (See Applications)

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