Geosciences
Open Opportunities (11)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
- Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
- Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
- Arctic Research Opportunities Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
- Biological Oceanography Deadline: Aug 17, 2026
- Chemical Oceanography Deadline: Aug 17, 2026 · up to $2M
- Physical Oceanography Deadline: Aug 17, 2026
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Excellence in Research Deadline: Oct 20, 2026
- Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support Deadline: Jan 11, 2027 · up to $47.5M
- Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination Deadline: Feb 15, 2027
- Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions Deadline: Mar 3, 2027 · up to $750K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 47.050 (USAspending.gov).
- Texas A & M Research Foundation $640,746,599
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 4 awards $451,784,528
- Oregon State University $399,999,980
- Earthscope Consortium Inc. 2 awards $141,957,700
- The University Of Central Florida Board Of Trustees $82,550,071
- The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York $64,462,832
Program Objective
To strengthen and enhance the national scientific enterprise through the expansion of fundamental knowledge and increased understanding of the integrated Earth system through the support of basic research in the atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Beneficiaries
- Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)
How to Apply
Award Procedure
NSF staff members review and evaluate all proposals based on a set of criteria established by the National Science Board and, if applicable, solicitation-specific review criteria. In most cases reviews are undertaken with the advice of scientists, engineers, educators, and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the fields covered by the proposals. NSF makes awards on a competitive basis. Notification of an award is transmitted electronically to the submitting organization by an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
- Appeal: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Awards will support the discovery of new knowledge of the atmosphere from the sun to the Earth’s surface over the entire spectrum of physical and chemical phenomena; a better understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological character of the Earth and the processes that govern its evolution; increased insight into the world’s oceans, their composition, structure, behavior, and tectonics. Support is also provided for undergraduate student research, graduate and postdoctoral fellowships, facility enhancement, instrumentation, and laboratory equipment.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Earth and Environment
Required Documentation
Specific credentials determined at NOFO level.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Mandatory cost sharing will only be required for NSF programs when explicitly authorized by the NSF Director, the National Science Board, or legislation. In those rare instances, cost sharing requirements will be clearly identified in the program solicitation. Inclusion of voluntary, committed cost sharing is prohibited.