Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $500,000 for equipment/instrumentation; no max for community facility support. Estimated program funding: $6M/year; up to ~50 awards annually.
Summary: Supports acquisition, development, and shared use of research instrumentation and facilities to advance Earth sciences research and education in the U.S.
Key Information: Proposals for new community facilities require prior contact with program officers.