Integrative Activities

(OIA)
CFDA 47.083 Active Grant

Open Opportunities (5)

Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$174.7M FY2026
$458.2M
FY24
$476.7M
FY25
$174.7M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 47.083 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

Enhance the competitiveness of the Nation’s research through activities that build capacity for science and engineering and develop critical infrastructure for the nation's STEM enterprise.

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

Support is provided to develop human and infrastructure capacity critical to the U.S. science and engineering enterprise and to catalyze new cross-cutting programs.

Mission Categories

Primary: Research and Development

Other categories:
Capacity Building/Cybersecurity

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level

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

Tom Jones — Administrative Manager
(703) 292-5111
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 05:39:47.