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EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)

Funds research teams spanning at least two EPSCoR states or territories, on a shared problem neither could tackle as well alone.

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This is EPSCoR's collaboration programme, formerly known as Track-2. NSF is required to promote scientific progress nationwide, and EPSCoR is how it builds research capacity in the jurisdictions that historically receive least.

The defining condition is geographic. A project must bring together researchers from at least two EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions whose expertise and resources complement ea…

Interjurisdictional research collaborations between investigators in at least two EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions, in STEM focus areas consistent with NSF's strategic plan, addressing a challenge neither party could tackle as well or as rapidly alone while building lasting research capacity.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.26 Jan 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$18M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 24-573Source: www.grants.gov