Computer and Information Science and Engineering

(CISE)
CFDA 47.070 Active Grant

Open Opportunities (8)

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$331.6M FY2026
$965.2M
FY24
$916.3M
FY25
$331.6M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 47.070 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

To support investigator-initiated research and education in all areas of computing, communications, and information science and engineering.

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: From 120 to 180 days
  • Appeal: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance

Description

Awards support investigator-initiated research and education in all areas of computing, communications, and information science and engineering; advance the development and use of research cyberinfrastructure to enable and accelerate discovery and innovation across all science and engineering disciplines; and contribute to the education and training of future generations of researchers and practitioners.

Mission Categories

Primary: Research and Development

Other categories:
Computing

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Grant funds may be used to pay costs of conducting research, and obtaining access to advanced computing and networking capabilities, salaries and wages, equipment and supplies, travel, publication costs, other direct costs, and indirect costs. Primary responsibility for general supervision of all grant activities rests with the grantee institution; the principal investigator is responsible for the scientific work. Funds may not be used for purposes other than those specified in the proposal.

Required Documentation

Specific credentials determined at NOFO level.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual, Project Closeout, Random, Determined at Time of Award, Ad-hoc
Records Retention
3 years

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.

Contacts

Vivica Brooks — Staff Associate
(703) 292-5000
Randolph Building , 401 Dulany St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-28. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:39:50.