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
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Civic Innovation Challenge (CIVIC), a federal grant opportunity aimed at accelerating the transition of foundational research and emerging technologies into community practice through civic-engaged research. This initiative seeks proposals from non-profit organizations, independent museums, research laboratories, and institutions of higher education to address local priorities in two main tracks: climate and environmental instability, and bridging gaps between essential resources and community needs. With an estimated total program funding of $25.6 million, the CIVIC program will award approximately 60 grants, with funding ranging from $75,000 to $1 million, and proposals are due by February 10, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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