According to Jennifer Holtz on LinkedIn…

On March 18, 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released a solicitation for up to $10 million for US Ignite: Networking Research and Application Prototypes Leading to Smart and Connected Communities, which funds the development of gigabit applications that can leverage existing, advanced network infrastructure.  The current solicitation requests applications within two Focus Areas: 1) development of application ideas and prototypes addressing areas of national priority exploring new uses for high-speed networks and 2) fundamental research advances in networking technology and protocols that furthers gigabit networking infrastructure.

The NSF will be making a few awards. It would be nice to see some of the money come to Minnesota…

NSF expects to make 12-14 awards with up 10 to awards for Focus Area 1 proposals of up to $600,000 each for three years and up to 4 Focus Area 2 Projects of up to $1 million each for up to three years.  Applications are due June 14, 2016.