The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. NSF was established in 1950 by Congress to promote the progress of science, advance the national health, prosperity and welfare, and secure the national defense.
The Design for Environmental Sustainability in Computing (DESC) program aims to mitigate the significant environmental impacts of computing throughout its lifecycle, from design, manufacturing, and deployment, to operation and eventual reuse, recycling, and disposal. The grant supports projects that address these concerns in innovative ways. Proposals for different project types have specific deadlines, with Type I and Type II projects having set submission dates, and Type III projects accepted at any time.