Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems
ID: 356423Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$300K - $2M

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/356423

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24606
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems" aimed at fostering the development of new technology solutions through open-source initiatives. This program seeks proposals from a diverse range of eligible applicants, including for-profit organizations, non-profit entities, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and tribal nations, with a focus on creating and managing open-source ecosystems that address national and societal challenges. The NSF anticipates awarding approximately 50 grants, with funding amounts ranging from $300,000 to $1.5 million, and proposals are due by January 14, 2025. For further information, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or refer to the NSF Publication 24-606.

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