Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime

Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $18.5M; typical awards $50,000–$300,000/year for 2–4 years

Summary: Supports fundamental and translational research on interactions between plants and their associated microbes, pests, and symbionts, with applications to agriculture.

Key Information: No proposal limits per investigator; both basic and applied studies eligible; strictly ecological projects not appropriate.