U.S. National Science Foundation Grants

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.

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217total grants
114open now
1agency
$5K–$47.5Mfunding range
Oct 20next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (CA-SR)

The primary objective of the Cultural Anthropology Program is to support fundamental, systematic anthropological research and training to increase understanding of the causes, consequences and complexities…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 15, 2027
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Social Psychology

The Social Psychology Program at NSF supports theoretically focused empirical investigations that advance fundamental social psychological explanations of human behavior, attitudes, and experience. Synopsis The Social…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 15, 2027
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Arctic Research Opportunities

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals to the Arctic Sciences Section in the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) within…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 15, 2027 💰 from $330,000
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Decision, Risk and Management Sciences (DRMS)

The Decision, Risk and Management Sciences Program (DRMS) supports scientific research directed at increasing understanding and effectiveness of decision making by individuals, groups, organizations and society.…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 19, 2027
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Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI)

The objective of the Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) program is to advance scientific discovery and innovation by enhancing the security and privacy of cyberinfrastructure. CICI…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 20, 2027 💰 up to $1,200,000
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Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC)

Our world is at a pivotal moment where the boundaries dividing the physical and social worlds from the cyber world have become blurred. Cyberspace has evolved…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 25, 2027 💰 $50,000 – $1,200,000
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Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS)

The Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) Program is an interdisciplinary program in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences that supports the development of innovative…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 28, 2027
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Cognitive Neuroscience (CogNeuro)

The Cognitive Neuroscience (CogNeuro) program seeks to fund proposals that can advance our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition and behavior. Funded proposals typically…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Feb 1, 2027
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Developmental Sciences (DS)

Developmental Sciences supports basic research that increases our understanding of perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes related to human development across the lifespan. Research…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Feb 1, 2027
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Frequently asked questions

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.
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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.