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 U.S. NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) partners across sectors to advance three primary focus areas – accelerating technology translation and development,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Nov 17, 2026💰
$600,000 – $2,000,000
The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. These…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Nov 18, 2026
The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program invests in the Nation's colleges and universities to aid student success to create a new generation of…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Nov 20, 2026💰
$125,000 – $5,000,000
The Archaeology Program administers an annual Archaeometry competition with a target date of December 1. The goal is to fund projects in two main categories: To…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Dec 1, 2026
The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research to increase understanding of past behaviors. This means that the value of the proposed research can be justified…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Dec 1, 2026
Supports mathematical research in areas where computation plays a central and essential role, emphasizing analysis, development, and implementation of theoretically justified and efficient algorithms. The combination…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
$1 – $1,200,000
CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research. CREST…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Dec 4, 2026
The National Science Foundation (NSF) plays a prominent role in the improvement of undergraduate STEM education at the Nation’s colleges and universities. Through the IUSE: Innovation…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Dec 9, 2026
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Dec 15, 2026
The Statistics Program supports research in statistical theory and methods, including research in statistical methods for applications to any domain of science and engineering. The theory…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Dec 15, 2026
The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized1 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Jan 11, 2027💰
$100,000 – $3,500,000
Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO). These awards are…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Jan 11, 2027💰
$5,000 – $47,500,000
The Human Networks and Data Science program (HNDS) supports research that enhances understanding of human behavior by leveraging data and network science research across a broad…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jan 14, 2027💰
$10,000 – $1,200,000
The objective of the Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program is to support basic scientific research about the nature, causes, consequences, or evolution of the spatial dimensions…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jan 15, 2027
The Linguistics Program supports basic science in the domain of human language, encompassing investigations of the grammatical properties of individual human languages, and of natural language…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jan 15, 2027
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.
