Earth Sciences Instrumentation and Facilities
ID: 359376Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$1 - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359376

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf22577
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the Earth Sciences Instrumentation and Facilities grant program, aimed at enhancing research infrastructure to improve understanding of the Earth System. This program seeks to support various initiatives, including equipment acquisition, instrumentation development, technician support, and community facility support, with a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the geoscience workforce. With an estimated total funding of $10 million and an award ceiling of $4 million, proposals can be submitted at any time, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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