Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: September 4, 2025 (Phase I & Phase II proposals; first Thursday in September, annually)
Funding Amounts: Phase I: up to $300,000 for 1 year | Phase II: up to $1,500,000 for 2 years | Estimated total program funding: $27,800,000 | 30–50 awards expected
Summary: Supports the creation and management of new open-source ecosystem organizations to translate existing open-source research products into sustainable, impactful, community-driven platforms.
Key Information: This grant does not fund development of open-source products or existing well-resourced ecosystems—only the formation of new managing organizations for open-source ecosystems.