The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Smart and Connected Communities" aimed at fostering the development of intelligent technologies within communities to enhance economic growth, safety, health, and overall quality of life. The program encourages collaborative research between researchers and community stakeholders to address local challenges through innovative solutions, with a focus on sustainability and scalability of outcomes. With an estimated total funding of $26 million and the expectation of awarding approximately 45 grants, proposals can be submitted at any time, with specific budget limits depending on the grant track. For further details, interested applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or refer to NSF Publication 22-529 for additional information.