Smart and Connected Communities
ID: 357861Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

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/357861

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25527
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Smart and Connected Communities," aimed at fostering innovative technologies and concepts through high-risk, high-reward research that addresses significant community challenges across the United States. Proposals should focus on advancing community priorities such as economic growth, safety, health, accessibility, and overall quality of life, with an emphasis on collaboration with community stakeholders to identify and define these challenges. The NSF anticipates awarding approximately $23.26 million across 40 grants, with proposals due by April 4, 2025. For further information, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the additional information link provided in the announcement.

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