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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/23-508-antarctic-research-not-requiring-u-s-antarctic-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359539

> U.S. National Science Foundation offered grants to any type of organization. It expected to make $60.0 million in total. It is no longer open on Grants.gov.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 23-508 |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | not set |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $60.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 47.050 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

The Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) supports cutting-edge research that: Improves understanding of interactions among the Antarctic region and global systems; Expands fundamental knowledge of Antarctic systems, biota, and processes; Utilizes previously collected samples or focuses on non-field-supported themes; Utilizes the unique characteristics of the Antarctic region as a science observing platform; and Builds capacity and enhances diversity in the US workforce for polar-related science. ANT encourages and supports non-fieldworkresearch that crosses and combines disciplinary perspectives and approaches from other fields.ANT encourages and supports research that uses existing data and samples and other research not requiring a presence in Antarctica. Proposals that require USAP support for field work must use solicitation NSF 23-509,Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork. Diversifying and broadening participation is a priority for the Antarctic Sciences Section. ANT encourages the leadership, partnership, and contributions of individuals who are members of groups underrepresented and/or underserved in all opportunities in STEM education programs and careers. ANT promotes and expects that all individuals, including those from groups that are underrepresented and/or underserved in STEM are treated equitably and inclusively throughout the Foundation’s proposal and award process. The Antarctic Sciences Section coordinates with programs across NSF and with other federal and international partners to co-review and co-fund Antarctic-related proposals as appropriate.

## Questions people ask

### Is NSF 23-508 still open?

No. It is no longer open on Grants.gov. A newer notice is open: NSF 27-500, closes January 29, 2027 (83 days left).

### Who can apply for Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support?

U.S. National Science Foundation accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support?

Closed. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $60.0 million in total.

### Who has won Geosciences grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Texas a & M Research Foundation. The program made 7,605 awards worth $5.4 billion in that time.