Funder: National Science Foundation

Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime

Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $600,000 (equipment/instrumentation/technique/technician); up to $1,500,000/year (community facility); up to $100,000/year (drilling planning); total program ~$10M/year

Summary: Supports research infrastructure—including equipment, technique development, technician support, and community facilities—to advance understanding of the Earth system and train a diverse geoscience workforce.

Key Information: Proposals must be submitted via Research.gov or Grants.gov; FastLane is not accepted.