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 EAR Instrumentation and Facilities Program (EAR/IF) seeks proposals for research infrastructure necessary for groundbreaking discoveries in Earth sciences. This includes equipment acquisition or upgrades, new instrumentation or technique development, technician support, community facility support, and planning for continental drilling. The program prioritizes proposals that support the U.S. Earth science community, emphasizing contributions to understanding the Earth system, training in geosciences, and promoting principles of belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BAJEDI).