Civic Innovation Challenge
ID: 352106Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$75K - $1M

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/352106

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24534
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 31, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due May 1, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The National Science Foundation is offering a grant opportunity titled "Civic Innovation Challenge". This grant aims to accelerate the transition of foundational research and emerging technologies into communities through civic-engaged research. The grant funds projects that pilot state-of-the-art solutions to community challenges over 12 months, following a six-month planning phase. The projects should have the potential for lasting impact in the partnering community and the potential to be scaled and implemented in other communities. The grant is open to non-profit, non-academic organizations, as well as institutions of higher education. The total program funding is estimated to be $25,600,000, with an expected number of 60 awards. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2024. For more information, please visit the NSF Publication 24-534.

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