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 27, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Biological Sciences (NSF BIO) Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) funding opportunity supports foundational and interdisciplinary research projects…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.074⏰ Oct 5, 2076💰
from $500,000
The Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12 initiative aims to advance mathematics learning and education through purposeful collaboration that draws on the…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Oct 5, 2076💰
$1,000,000 – $1,500,000
The Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity) Program supports the implementation of, scaling of, or major improvements to research tools, products, and services that advance contemporary…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.074⏰ Oct 5, 2076💰
$25,000 – $1,200,000
The Plant Biotic Interactions (PBI) program supports research on the processes that mediate beneficial and antagonistic interactions between plants and their viral, bacterial, oomycete, fungal, plant,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.074⏰ Oct 5, 2076
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers of discovery in physics. Physics research…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Oct 6, 2076
The Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) initiative integrates engineering research and education to improve and expand the nation’s engineering workforce. PFE is defined as the formal…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.041⏰ Oct 6, 2076
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) continues to develop and nurture a national innovation ecosystem that guides the output of scientific discoveries closer to the development…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Oct 6, 2076💰
from $50,000
Recognizing the importance of international collaborations in promoting scientific discoveries, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) have signed a…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.041⏰ Oct 6, 2076💰
$200,000 – $700,000
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple materials research programs that advance fundamental understanding of materials, their properties,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Oct 7, 2076
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs in the astronomical sciences. NSF MPS funds foundational astronomical…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Oct 7, 2076
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports foundational research through multiple programs in the chemical sciences.Programs include:Chemical CatalysisChemical Measurement…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Oct 7, 2076
The Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research Program (Innovation) supports research to design novel or greatly improved research tools and methods that advance contemporary biology in any…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.074⏰ Oct 7, 2076💰
$300,000 – $800,000
The NSF STEM K-12 program in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) supports…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Oct 7, 2076
The Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS), awards Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (PRF) to highly qualified early career investigators to carry out an independent research program.…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Oct 7, 2076💰
from $202,000
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers of discovery in theoretical and applied…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Oct 8, 2076💰
from $300,000
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 27, 2026 — about 6 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.
