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The government grant opportunity titled "Elementary Particle Physics" focuses on advancing research in the field of particle physics, which is crucial to understanding fundamental aspects of the physical sciences. This area of study captivates U.S. students, attracts global talent, and fosters technological advancements across various domains.

As particle physics moves into an exciting new phase fueled by recent discoveries about matter and energy, it aims to tackle significant questions about the universe. These inquiries include the origins of mass, the unification of nature's fundamental forces, and the nature of dark energy, among others. The field connects large-scale cosmology with small-scale quantum phenomena through methods of particle physics.

The NSF supports this research through three main programs within the Division of Physics: the Theory program, which investigates the forces of nature and the universe's early history; the Elementary Particle Physics (EPP) program, which funds accelerator experiments; and the Particle Nuclear Astrophysics (PNA) program, which focuses on non-accelerator research.

The EPP program enables groundbreaking experiments at places like Fermilab and CERN's Large Hadron Collider, tackling the challenge of detecting rare events amidst numerous collisions. Key searches include potential discoveries related to the Higgs particle and dark matter.

Additionally, new neutrino experiments are underway to explore this elusive particle using high-intensity beams from particle accelerators. The EPP program also supports advancements in accelerator technology, detector systems, and collaborative research through distributed computing. Moreover, it involves K-12 educators, allowing them to collaborate with university scientists and students in experimental projects.

• The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Elementary Particle Physics" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
• This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2011 and posted on Mar 24, 2009.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Replaced by 11 1221. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.

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