About the series
Ignite Innovation in Your Region: NSF Convergence Accelerator Southeast Regional Anchor Funding Opportunity
As part of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Accelerator’s expansion to 10 regionally focused NSF Convergence Accelerators, NSF will host an informational webinar on Tuesday, October 29 from 2:30 - 4 p.m. EDT about the current Southeast Regional Anchor funding opportunity.
This webinar aims to raise awareness and clarify the application process for this exciting opportunity, which gives applicants the chance to play a leading role in shaping the future of research and development.
Proposers are encouraged to register and attend this webinar, which includes a 45-minute presentation covering the program's model and fundamentals, details about the solicitation opportunity and essential submission information. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Proposers are recommended to review the solicitation document before this webinar to maximize the effectiveness of the Q&A session.
Accessibility Commitment
Captioning will be provided for the webinar. For other accessibility accommodations, please email rarequest@nsf.gov and copy Convergence-Accelerator@nsf.gov as soon as possible.
About the NSF Convergence Accelerator Program Expansion
In April 2024, NSF formally announced its plan to scale the NSF Convergence Accelerator from a single national program to 10 regionally focused NSF Convergence Accelerators that aim to enhance national and regional competitiveness in research, innovation and workforce development, as well as address pressing societal and economic challenges. Over the next three years, NSF will expand the program nationwide to 10 geographic regions through a series of expansion events — at least two per region — to raise awareness of the initiative, including providing insights into the opportunities a wide range of regional stakeholders may engage to participate in the program, including the Regional Anchor role.
More About the Funding Opportunity
Solicitation details and requirements can be found on SAM.gov, notice ID: NSF-OTASO-FY25-01.
Who Can Apply to the Funding Opportunity?
Proposers must reside within the Southeast Region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina and U.S. Virgin Islands). For additional eligibility requirements, refer to the solicitation on SAM.gov.
Letter of Intent: Required before full proposal submission via the application submission system.
Full Proposal Deadline: No later than 4 p.m. EST on November 21, 2024.