Computer and Information Science and Engineering
Open Opportunities (8)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- TechAccess: AI-Ready America Deadline: Jul 16, 2026 · up to $4M
- Integrated Data Systems & Services Deadline: Jul 28, 2026 · up to $30M
- Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 · up to $12M
- NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure – NEH Documenting Endangered Languages Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
- Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Deadline: Oct 9, 2026 · up to $1.5M
- Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science Deadline: Oct 14, 2026
- Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure Deadline: Jan 20, 2027 · up to $1.2M
- Expeditions in Computing Deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 47.070 (USAspending.gov).
- University Corporation For Atmospheric Research $975,888,088
- University Of Texas At Austin 4 awards $576,042,351
- University Of Illinois $146,395,788
- University Of California, San Diego 2 awards $74,781,734
- Computing Research Association Inc $38,082,925
- Purdue University $31,497,099
Program Objective
To support investigator-initiated research and education in all areas of computing, communications, and information science and engineering.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Beneficiaries
- Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)
How to Apply
Award Procedure
NSF staff members review and evaluate all proposals based on a set of criteria established by the National Science Board and, if applicable, solicitation-specific review criteria. In most cases reviews are undertaken with the advice of scientists, engineers, educators, and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the fields covered by the proposals. NSF makes awards on a competitive basis. Notification of an award is transmitted electronically to the submitting organization by an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
- Appeal: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Awards support investigator-initiated research and education in all areas of computing, communications, and information science and engineering; advance the development and use of research cyberinfrastructure to enable and accelerate discovery and innovation across all science and engineering disciplines; and contribute to the education and training of future generations of researchers and practitioners.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Computing
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grant funds may be used to pay costs of conducting research, and obtaining access to advanced computing and networking capabilities, salaries and wages, equipment and supplies, travel, publication costs, other direct costs, and indirect costs. Primary responsibility for general supervision of all grant activities rests with the grantee institution; the principal investigator is responsible for the scientific work. Funds may not be used for purposes other than those specified in the proposal.
Required Documentation
Specific credentials determined at NOFO level.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Mandatory cost sharing will only be required for NSF programs when explicitly authorized by the NSF Director, the National Science Board, or legislation. In those rare instances, cost sharing requirements will be clearly identified in the program solicitation. Inclusion of voluntary, committed cost sharing is prohibited.