Environmental Sustainability
ID: 347328Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

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/347328

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506053
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Environmental Sustainability," aimed at promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being while being compatible with natural environmental systems. The program encourages research in five principal areas: Circular Bioeconomy Engineering, Industrial Ecology, Green Engineering, Ecological Engineering, and Earth Systems Engineering, with a focus on innovative approaches that balance ecological protection and economic stability. With an estimated total program funding of $7,066,000 and an expected 103 awards, proposals can be submitted at any time, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance. For more details, visit the NSF program description at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506053.

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