Funder: National Science Foundation (NSF)

Due Dates: Proposals Accepted Anytime (varies by program; consult program officers)

Funding Amounts: Approximately $7.5M to $12.5M total annually; typical awards up to $500,000 over up to 5 years, with possible exceptions

Summary: Supports investigator groups to coordinate research and education activities across disciplines and boundaries to foster new collaborations and advance fields, excluding support for existing networks or primary research.

Key Information: Mandatory prior consultation required for proposals submitted to CISE, ENG, SBE, TIP, and NSF GRANTED programs; proposals must focus on networking activities, not primary research.