Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime (General RCN proposals)

Funding Amounts: $50,000–$500,000 per award, typically up to 5 years; total program funding estimated at $12.5M; ~25 awards expected.

Summary: Supports groups of investigators to advance research or education by coordinating activities across disciplinary, organizational, and geographic boundaries.

Key Information: RCN awards do not fund primary research or sustain existing networks; proposals must focus on networking activities.