Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime

Funding Amounts: $50,000–$500,000 per award | Up to 5 years | ~$12.5M total program funding annually | ~25 awards expected

Summary: Supports the creation of new research coordination networks to advance science or education by fostering collaboration, communication, and synthesis across disciplinary, organizational, and geographic boundaries.

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