OpenFederal grant25-526

Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support

U.S. National Science FoundationCloses Jan 15, 2027(94 days left)

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This is a National Science Foundation program for fundamental research on Antarctic and Southern Ocean systems that does not require U.S. Antarctic Program field support, such as studies using existing data and samples or analogue sites elsewhere. It is for accredited US universities, non-profit research and education organizations, and federally recognized Tribal Nations. If you run a for-profit business of any size, do not bother applying; businesses are not eligible.

Best for
Accredited US two- and four-year colleges and universities, including community colleges, US non-profit research and education organizations such as museums, observatories, research laboratories, and专业societies, Federally recognized Tribal Nations, Research projects using existing data, samples, or Antarctic analogue sites
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses of any kind, Projects that require USAP logistical support or a physical presence in Antarctica, Applicants outside the eligible nonprofit, tribal, and higher-education categories
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IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
83
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (workforce, stem)
81
Strong Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Training
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 15, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Per-award amounts are not published in the notice. The total program funding is $60,000,000, and no cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only accredited US institutions of higher education (including community colleges), US non-profit non-academic organizations directly associated with educational or research activities, and federally recognized Tribal Nations may submit proposals. For-profit businesses may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible; only higher-education institutions, non-profit organizations, and federally recognized Tribal Nations may apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Non-profit, non-academic organizations located in the US that are directly associated with educational or research activities, such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, and professional societies, are eligible.

Summary

NSF's Antarctic Sciences Section funds fundamental research on Antarctic and Southern Ocean systems that does not require USAP field support, including data/sample-based studies and analogue-site projects, and builds the US polar science workforce. Proposals may be submitted only by accredited US institutions of higher education, US non-profit non-academic research/education organizations, and US,

About this grant

Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that:

- Improves understanding of interactions among the Antarctic region and global systems.

- Improves understanding of the dynamic linkages among processes operating in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean and linkages to global Earth systems, which helps inform decision making regarding environmental change.

- Advances fundamental understanding of Earth systems and the biological, geochemical, and physical processes in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean as drivers and responders to changes on a global scale.

- Expands fundamental knowledge of Antarctic systems, biota, and processes.

- Utilizes the unique characteristics of the Antarctic region as a science observing platform.

- Builds capacity and enhances the US workforce for polar-related science.

ANT encourages and supports research that combines disciplinary perspectives and approaches from other fields, research that uses existing data and samples, and other research not requiring a physical presence in Antarctica. This may include projects conducted at locations outside Antarctica that serve as analogues of Antarctic sites or systems.

This solicitation does not support projects that would need logistical support from the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP). Proposers requiring USAP logistical support should consult the Antarctic Sciences web page for current opportunities. Proposers of projects with logistics needs that would be wholly provided by another Antarctic program or organization should contact an ANT Program Officer for guidance.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:

Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities.

Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131.

Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Science
  • Environment

Program contact

U.S. National Science Foundationgrantsgovsupport@nsf.gov703-292-4203

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