Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: January 23, 2026 (Preliminary Proposal) | August 2, 2026 (Full Proposal, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding ~$72M/year; awards typically range from $5,000 to $5,000,000; Small Grants capped at $150,000.
Summary: Supports fundamental research on populations, species, communities, and ecosystems, spanning evolutionary and ecological patterns and processes.
Key Information: Preliminary proposal required for full proposal invitation; strict submission limits for PIs/co-PIs.