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 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Synopsis of Program: Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the conceptual foundations, historical developments and social contexts of science, technology, engineering…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Feb 2, 2027
The primary aim of the Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program is to foster the continuing health of the mathematical sciences research community as a whole. In addition,the…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Feb 2, 2027
The NSF CISE Directorate supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in all aspects of computing, communications, and information science and engineering through the…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Feb 4, 2027💰
$600,000 – $12,000,000
Convergence research is a means for solving vexing research problems, in particular, complex problems focusing on societal needs or deep scientific challenges. It entails integrating knowledge,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Feb 8, 2027💰
$1,200,000 – $3,600,000
NSF-supported science and engineering research increasingly relies on cutting-edge infrastructure. With its Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program and Major Multi-user Facilities ("Major Facilities") projects, NSF supports…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.079⏰ Feb 8, 2027💰
$4,000,000 – $19,999,999
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are interested in proposals that will propel our understanding of the biomedical research enterprise…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Feb 9, 2027💰
$100,000 – $250,000
Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL) supports potentially transformative research that develops basic theoretical insights and fundamental knowledge about principles, processes and mechanisms of learning,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Feb 10, 2027💰
from $550
The Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program serves a critical role in helping the NSF Directorate for Engineering focus on important emerging areas in…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Feb 11, 2027
The Oceanographic Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination (OTIC) Program supports a broad range of research and technology development activities. Unsolicited proposals are accepted for instrumentation development that…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Feb 15, 2027
This funding partnership between the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) supports projects to develop and advance knowledge concerning dynamic…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.070⏰ Feb 16, 2027
The MCA program offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the mid-career stage (see restrictions under Additional Eligibility Information) to substantively enhance and advance theirresearch…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.074⏰ Mar 1, 2027
The main goal of the S-STEM program is to enable academically talented, low-income students to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields. Ultimately, the S-STEM program…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Mar 2, 2027💰
$1,000,000 – $5,000,000
The Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research products into safe and sustainable ecosystems that address…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Mar 2, 2027
The Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) program supports research to increase our understanding of the behavior of atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Mar 3, 2027💰
$100,000 – $750,000
The Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program is designed to encourage development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate education training.…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Mar 25, 2027💰
$300,000 – $1,000,000
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 21, 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.
