U.S. National Science Foundation Grants

Open U.S. National Science Foundation grants

• Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core)

  Up to $280MDeadline: Aug 21, 2076open

  The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Biological Sciences (NSF BIO) Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) funding opportuni...

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• Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)

  Up to $250MDeadline: Jul 28, 2027open

  CAREER : The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most presti...

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• MPS Mathematical Sciences Research Programs (MPS MathSci)

  Up to $200MDeadline: Aug 17, 2076open

  The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers...

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• MPS Physics Research Programs (MPS Physics)

  Up to $180MDeadline: Aug 17, 2076open

  The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers...

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• MPS Chemistry Research Programs (MPS Chem)

  Up to $150MDeadline: Aug 20, 2076open

  The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports foundational research through multiple prog...

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• Engineering (ENG): Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS)

  Up to $110MDeadline: Aug 12, 2076open

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• Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Core Programs (MCB)

  Up to $110MDeadline: Aug 13, 2076open

  MCB supports research that promises to uncover the fundamental properties of living systems across atomic, molecular, subcellular, and cellular scales...

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• Geosciences Core Research: Atmospheric, Geospace, Earth and Ocean Sciences (GEO Core)

  Up to $110MDeadline: Aug 21, 2076open

  The NSF Geosciences Research solicitation supports foundational research projects that advance the frontiers of knowledge across all areas of the geos...

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• U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:

  Up to $100MDeadline: Nov 4, 2026open

  The NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program aims to expand access to the compute required for AI-enabled scientific discovery and to tra...

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• Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)

  Up to $100MDeadline: Nov 4, 2026open

  This program will advance scientific community datasets to enable scientific discovery and innovation using artificial intelligence (AI) and other met...

• Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery

  Up to $100MDeadline: Nov 4, 2026open

  This program will advance scientific community datasets to enable scientific discovery and innovation using artificial intelligence (AI) and other met...

• MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro)

  Up to $100MDeadline: Nov 16, 2026open

  The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs in the astronomi...

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• MPS Materials Research Programs (MPS Materials)

  Up to $100MDeadline: Aug 17, 2076open

  The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple materials research programs that a...

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• Engineering (ENG): Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)

  Up to $100MDeadline: Aug 18, 2076open

  The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research projects for civil, mechanical, and manufact...

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• Engineering (ENG): Chemical, Bioengineering, Energy, and Transport Systems (CBET)

  Up to $100MDeadline: Aug 19, 2076open

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• Division of Integrative Organismal Systems Core Programs (IOS)

  Up to $70MDeadline: Aug 13, 2076open

  The Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) Core Programs Track supports research to understand why organisms are structured the way they are...

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• Expeditions in Computing (Expeditions)

  Up to $60MDeadline: Jul 27, 2027open

  The far-reaching impact and rate of innovation in the computer and information science and engineering fields has been remarkable, generating economic ...

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• Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

  Up to $48MDeadline: Jan 11, 2027open

  Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate fo...

• NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation

  Up to $40MDeadline: Nov 4, 2026open

  NSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, ...

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• Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)

  Up to $40MDeadline: Mar 2, 2027open

  The Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research...

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Where U.S. National Science Foundation grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What U.S. National Science Foundation funds

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How to apply for U.S. National Science Foundation grants

Most U.S. National Science Foundation applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.