Funder: National Science Foundation

Due Dates: January 8, 2025 (Full Proposal) | January 14, 2026 (Full Proposal, and annually on the second Wednesday in January)

Funding Amounts: Synthesis: $100K–$500K (up to 3 yrs) | Conference: $75K–$250K (up to 2 yrs) | Partnership: $50K–$150K (1–1.5 yrs) | Integrating Research & Practice: $250K–$2M (2–5 yrs) | Wide-reaching Engagement: $1M–$3.5M (2–5 yrs)

Summary: Supports research and practice to advance informal STEM learning, with a focus on public engagement, broadening participation, and community well-being.

Key Information: Projects must focus on informal STEM learning; formal education and workforce training are not eligible.