Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: August 19, 2025 (Third Tuesday in August) | January 21, 2026 (Third Tuesday in January)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $40,000–$400,000 (regular); $400,000–$500,000 (CAREER); $20,000–$50,000 (conference/community); $300,000–$400,000 (RCN); $5M–$6M total program annually
Summary: Supports fundamental research on the spatial distribution of human activity and environmental processes, advancing geographical theory, methods, and societal relevance.
Key Information: Unaffiliated individuals may not apply; only one proposal per PI/co-PI per deadline.