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 July 2026, Grantoria lists 178 U.S. National Science Foundation Grants — 89 open right now. Award amounts range $5K to $47.5M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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178total grants
89open now
1agency
$5K–$47.5Mfunding range
Jul 21next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Undergraduate Program

HBCU-UP provides awardsto strengthen STEM undergraduate education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Support is available through thefollowing tracks: Targeted Infusion Projects (TIP), which…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Oct 6, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $9,000,000
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Algebra and Number Theory

The Algebra and Number Theory program supports research in algebra, algebraic and arithmetic geometry, number theory, and representation theory. Conference proposals The Algebra and Number Theory…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Oct 9, 2026
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Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are enabling extraordinary scientific breakthroughs in fields ranging from protein folding, natural language processing, drug synthesis, and recommender systems to…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.070 ⏰ Oct 9, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $1,500,000
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Mathematical Biology

The Mathematical Biology Program supports research in all areas of mathematical sciences with relevance to the biological sciences. Successful proposals must demonstrate mathematical innovation, biological relevance…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Oct 14, 2026
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NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education.…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Oct 15, 2026 💰 from $110,000
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Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

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
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Topology

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
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Geometric Analysis

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
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SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

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
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Major Research Instrumentation Program

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 47.074 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $4,000,000
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Plasma Physics

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
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Frequently asked questions

How many u.s. national science foundation grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 178 u.s. national science foundation grants, of which 89 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 July 21, 2026 — about 4 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 Researcher (independent). 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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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.