Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: January 31, 2025 (Concept Outline) | June 2, 2025 (Full Proposal) | January 15 (Concept Outline, Annually Thereafter) | June 1 (Full Proposal, Annually Thereafter)

Funding Amounts: Up to $60 million annually across all Antarctic Sciences programs; ~50 awards per year; standard or continuing grants.

Summary: Supports research requiring U.S. Antarctic Program logistical field support to advance understanding of Antarctic and global Earth systems.

Key Information: Concept Outline submission is required before a full proposal; only projects necessitating USAP fieldwork are eligible.