U.S. National Science Foundation funds grant programs in the United States. Browse current and recent funding opportunities below — each listing includes eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines. Grantoria aggregates them for free and updates them regularly.
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 217 U.S. National Science Foundation Grants — 114 open right now. Award amounts range $5K to $47.5M. The next application deadline is October 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.078⏰ Oct 20, 2026
The purpose of the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) is to support future leaders in mathematics and statistics by facilitating their participation in postdoctoral research…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Oct 21, 2026💰
from $190,000
In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a set of “Big Ideas,” 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas that identify areas for future investment…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.084⏰ Oct 27, 2026
The Topology program supports research on algebraic topology, including chromatic, equivariant, motivic, and (un)stable homotopy, homology and cohomology theories; bordism and K-theory; topological manifolds; knots and…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 3, 2026
The program in Geometric Analysis supports research on differential geometry and its relation to partial differential equations and variational principles; geometric methods in modern mathematical physics;…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 3, 2026
The NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program aims to expand access to the compute required for AI-enabled scientific discovery and to transform the research,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.084⏰ Nov 4, 2026
This program will advance scientific community datasets to enable scientific discovery and innovation using artificial intelligence (AI) and other methods. Its goal is to increase the…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Nov 4, 2026
NSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.084⏰ Nov 4, 2026
The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourageindependence earlyin the fellow'scareerby supporting his or herresearch and training goals.The research…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Nov 4, 2026💰
$160,000 – $170,000
The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.041⏰ Nov 10, 2026💰
from $200,000
The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program (MRI Program Website) serves to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in our…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
$100,000 – $4,000,000
Proposals in the area of plasma physics submitted to the Division of Physics that are not governed by another solicitation (such as CAREER), should be submitted…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
The Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation for the Astronomical Sciences (ATI) program provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for the development of new technologies and instrumentation…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program is an inclusive and flexible funding opportunity to support research in the astronomical sciences. The Program provides individual…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
The Applied Mathematics program supports mathematics research motivated by and contributing to the solution of problems arising in science and engineering. Successful proposals must demonstrate mathematical…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
How many u.s. national science foundation grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 217 u.s. national science foundation grants, of which 114 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 20, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for u.s. national science foundation grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but u.s. national science foundation grants in this category most often support: Public University, Private University, Colleges (all higher ed) and Community College. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $47.5M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse u.s. national science foundation grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
