[petsc-dev] Fwd: [Projects] CFP - 2025 Round 2 Small Development Grants CFP is open

Sun Sep 21 19:36:43 CDT 2025

I think we should apply for a topic that is *NOT* LLMs [1]. It could sponsor a stipend for a grad student to write documentation, to write new tutorials (maybe poll for which topics are in high demand), or to refine material for hands-on in-person or virtual tutorials.

[1]: DOE has already shifted a large share of funds away from epistemically-sound basic research over to risky bets on LLMs. If PETSc were to apply for that one thing, it would send a message that we don't think DOE has gone far enough. I think that's 100% backwards.

Barry Smith <bsmith at petsc.dev> writes:

>    We are eligible to apply for small grants for PETSc development under this program. Only one application is allowed per project. It can pay for access to resources (e.g. LLMs) or people's time with a 1099, so long as they are not already funded for similar work.
>
>    Ideas? I am thinking of one focused on PETSc LLM agents for coding etc.
>
>    Barry
>
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>> From: Arliss Collins <help at numfocus.org>
>> Subject: [Projects] CFP - 2025 Round 2 Small Development Grants CFP is open
>> Date: September 19, 2025 at 3:47:59 PM EDT
>> To: bsmith at petsc.dev
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>> Hello, Projects!
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>> NumFOCUS is pleased to invite proposals for our 2nd round of Small Development Grants for 2025!
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>> Reminder:  Projects can submit a new proposal or re-submit a past proposal.
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>> Timeline:
>> Deadline for Proposal Submission: October 17, 2025
>> Projects will be Notified: November 21, 2025 (or sooner)
>> Available Funding:
>> Maximum $72,000 for allocation in Round 2.
>> Up to $10,000 maximum per project for 2025.
>> Eligibility:
>> Any NumFOCUS Fiscally Sponsored or Affiliated project may submit 1proposal on behalf of the project per grant cycle.
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>> Proposed work must be achievable within the 12 months following the award.
>> The call is open to applicants from any nationality and can be performed at any university, institute, or business worldwide (US export laws permitting).
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