Engineering
Open Opportunities (2)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award Deadline: Jul 24, 2026
- IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments Deadline: Sep 8, 2026 · up to $2M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 47.041 (USAspending.gov).
- University Of California, San Diego $41,946,862
- Purdue University $39,061,846
- Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station $38,277,956
- North Carolina State University $37,936,436
- University Of Illinois $36,940,111
- Arizona State University $36,277,271
- William Marsh Rice University $36,183,087
- University Of Arizona $32,471,912
- Utah State University $32,414,114
- Regents Of The University Of Minnesota $31,561,058
Program Objective
Promote breakthroughs to help ensure future U.S. prosperity, resilience, security, health, and technological leadership.
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
Strategic support strengthens the engineering workforce and accelerates the development of technological innovations to increase U.S. global competitiveness. Investments include research and education that advance artificial Intelligence, quantum information science and engineering, Energy and other key technology areas, including advanced manufacturing, advanced wireless, biotechnology, energy grid resilience, and microelectronics and semiconductors. Other areas of engineering research include: chemical and biochemical systems; environmental engineering and sustainability; bioengineering and engineering healthcare; fundamental transport, thermal and fluid phenomena; the future of manufacturing; the design of innovative materials and building technologies; infrastructure resilience and sustainability; tools and systems for decision-making, robotics and controls; electronic, magnetic, photonic and quantum devices and component technologies; energy and power; computation, networking, and communications technologies to support the integration and networking of intelligent systems. Support is also provided for undergraduate student research, graduate research fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, engineering education research, workforce development, research instrumentation, and research infrastructure.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level
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.