Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: August 12, 2025 (Full Proposal) | Second Tuesday in August, annually thereafter
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000,000 for 4 years; possible renewal up to $4,500,000 for 3 additional years; 18 awards/year; total program funding ~$31.5M annually
Summary: Supports multi-institutional research incubators to build STEM capacity and competitiveness in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions aligned with local science and technology priorities.
Key Information: Only one proposal per lead institution; multi-institutional collaborations required; EPSCoR eligibility applies.