Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program
ID: 356943Type: 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/356943

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25507
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program, a federal grant aimed at supporting basic scientific research on the spatial dimensions of human behaviors and their interactions with environmental and social processes. Proposals are encouraged from a diverse range of eligible applicants, including for-profit organizations, non-profit entities, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Tribal Nations, with a focus on advancing geographical and geospatial sciences through rigorous and generalizable research. The program has an estimated total funding of $7 million, with approximately 25 awards expected, and proposals must be submitted by February 3, 2025. For further information, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the additional information link provided.

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