America’s Seed Fund - NSF SBIR Phase I is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Provides non-dilutive funding for high-risk, high-impact technological innovation; the 'Environmental Technologies' or 'Artificial Intelligence' topics specifically suit AI-managed agrivoltaic systems. Application snapshot: target deadline March 5, 2026; published funding information Up to $305,000; eligibility guidance For-profit U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

NSF | Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning for K‑12 (Phase I) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Supports research and development of innovative mathematics education tools and environments for K‑12 learners. Application snapshot: target deadline March 11, 2026; published funding information See NSF notice; eligibility guidance Universities and research institutions (per NSF eligibility) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Accelerating Research Translation (ART) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks to increase the scale and pace of advancing discoveries resulting from academic research into tangible solutions that benefit the public. The overarching goal for the Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program is to advance the U.S. scientific and economic leadership by building capacity and increasing the number of robust translational research ecosystems in Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) that span across the full geography of our nation. Innovations can occur anywhere and can be opportunities for creating sustained impacts in every single region of the United States. Achieving translational outcomes as a mechanism to drive sustained economic impacts is the primary aim of the "Accelerating Research Translation" (ART) program.   Led by NSF’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) and in collaboration with other NSF directorates and the Office of Integrative Activities, the ART program seeks proposals involving institutional leadership; research translation programs, institutes or centers; technology transfer offices; units responsible for managing research intellectual property (IP); entrepreneurial training teams; and researchers from all scientific, technological and engineering fields in collaboration with one or more of the other target categories mentioned below.  This updated ART solicitation expands and builds upon its previous version, NSF 23-558 , by implementing Tracks that address varying stages of capacity to accelerate research translation.    The ART program is aimed at providing resources that will ultimately facilitate a wide range of IHEs to achieve research translation, accelerate technology transfer, and create sustained economic and collective impacts across the U.S. It is understood that, like technology readiness levels (TRLs), there is no one measure or a combination of measures that can be used to describe the capacity of or measure the research translation readiness level (RTRL) for an IHE.  Some indicators that reflect on RTRL include volume of sustained basic and applied research as measured by research expenditures, robust technology transfer and entrepreneurship related activities (e.g. invention disclosures, patents, licenses, royalties, partnerships with industry, non-profits etc.).  Number of start-ups, resources for entrepreneurial and innovation education and training, the presence of a dedicated technology transfer office are also some of the other indicators that reflect on the RTRL.   Some of the criteria that may help identify the RTRL for an IHE are shown in Figure 1.  Typically, an IHE with low RTRL is likely to have very few patent, licensing, or start-ups related activities, while as these activities will be at a higher level for an IHE with a medium RTRL, whereas an IHE with high RTRL would likely have established tech transfer office with an an extensive record of technology transfer activities including patenting, licensing and creation of  startups, as well as extensive education, training, networking opportunities related to tech transfer and entrepreneurship. For the purpose of this solicitation, the illustration below provides some descriptors that may be useful in deciding which Track may be the best fit for a proposing organization. It is ultimately up to a proposing organization to determine which Track may present the best alignment for their submission.      Fig 1: Research Translation Readiness Level The ART program seeks proposals that have a blend of: (1) activities that will help build and/or strengthen the institutional infrastructure to sustainably grow the institutional capacity for research translation in the short and long terms; (2) educational/training opportunities, especially in engaged scholarship and experiential opportunities for students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty, to become entrepreneurial l Accelerating Research Translation (ART). Program guideline: NSF 25-548. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed. Application snapshot: target deadline March 12, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance Eligibility is determined by the sponsor's current notice, legal status requirements, and program-specific criteria. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

High Altitude Community Observatory (HACO) Development Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF supports development of high-altitude platforms for astronomical observations, including buoyant systems like aerostats for ultra-high altitude research applications. This program should be reviewed carefully against your organization's mission, staffing capacity, timeline, and compliance readiness before you commit resources to a full application. Strong submissions usually translate sponsor priorities into concrete objectives, clear implementation milestones, and measurable public benefit. For planning purposes, treat March 15, 2026 as your working submission target unless the sponsor publishes an updated notice. A competitive project plan should include a documented need statement, implementation approach, evaluation framework, risk controls, and a realistic budget narrative. Even when a grant allows broad program design, reviewers still expect credible evidence that the proposed work can be executed within the grant period and with appropriate accountability. Current published award information indicates $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 Organizations should verify the final funding range, matching requirements, and allowability rules directly in the official opportunity materials before preparing a budget. Finance and program teams should align early so direct costs, indirect costs, staffing assumptions, procurement timelines, and reporting obligations all remain consistent throughout drafting and post-award administration. Eligibility guidance for this opportunity is: Universities, research institutions, consortia If your organization has partnerships, subrecipients, or collaborators, define responsibilities and compliance ownership before submission. Reviewers often look for implementation credibility, so letters of commitment, prior performance evidence, and a clear governance model can materially strengthen the application narrative and reduce concerns about delivery risk. A practical approach is to begin with a focused readiness review, then build a workback schedule from the sponsor deadline. Confirm required attachments, registration dependencies, and internal approval checkpoints early. This reduces last-minute issues and improves submission quality. For the most accurate requirements, always rely on the official notice and primary source links associated with High Altitude Community Observatory (HACO) Development Program.

TRANSFORM Business Grant is sponsored by TRANSFORM Business Grant. Supports individuals from systemically marginalized groups leading social impact-focused businesses with financial need through a microgrant and year-long business strategy program. Application snapshot: target deadline March 20, 2026; published funding information $1,000; eligibility guidance Individuals or teams in the US from systemically marginalized groups (e. g. , BIPOC, disabled, formerly incarcerated, queer/trans/nonbinary) leading social impact businesses demonstrating financial need Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

NSF Unidata Community Equipment Awards (2026) is sponsored by NSF (via NSF Unidata Program Center). Supports data sharing, software, and educational infrastructure needs of Earth Systems Science community—relevant for open data platform components. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Not specified (supports data sharing, software, educational needs); eligibility guidance Primarily academic/research organizations serving Earth Systems Science community. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Wildland fire is a powerful force on the planet, one that is rapidly accelerating in complexity beyond our current understanding. A new approach is needed. This approach requires a proactive and scalable perspective that recognizes the variety and connectedness of components of wildland fire. Coordinated scientific research and education that enables large-scale, cross-cutting breakthroughs to transform our understanding of wildland fire is urgently needed. In an era of rapid change, our society needs forward-looking research built on new frameworks that will realign our relationship with wildland fire. The Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) program invites innovative multidisciplinary and multisector investigations focused on convergent research and education activities in wildland fire. All areas of science, engineering, and education supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation are included in this program. Projects developed by a wide array of groups including, for example, academics, educators, scientists, community members, students, industry partners, practitioners, resource managers, and Tribal representatives, working together to generate new knowledge of the interactions among biological, social, geoscientific, and engineering processes encompassing multiple fields, scales, and perspectives on wildland fire are encouraged. To advance convergent research and education in wildland fire science, FIRE proposals should demonstrate strengths in one or more of the following areas: (1) new advances in data collection, storage, and sharing relevant to wildland fire dynamics, including Earth observations; (2) new modeling and computational approaches to understand wildland fire (including artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches); (3) new understanding of the cross-scale interactions of wildland fire across local, regional and global extents; (4) new insights into community adaptation and governance relevant to wildland fire; (5) new approaches to reduce the vulnerability of built infrastructure, natural fuels, and social systems to wildland fire; and (6) engagement of a variety of community members and stakeholders to promote a forward-looking approach to wildland fire science. NSF manages the review of proposals in consultation with partner organizations. Copies of proposals and unattributed reviews will be shared with the partner organizations, as appropriate. FIRE supports research proposals and conference (network) proposals that focus on one or more of the following elements: Focus area 1: Next Generation Coupled Fire Models (FIRE-MODEL) Understanding wildland fires and smoke requires new predictive approaches and models to capture the full spatial and temporal range of unresolved dynamics. Furthermore, model development efforts necessitate well-coordinated experiments ranging from laboratory to landscape scales, along with state-of-the-art data management and analysis approaches. To reduce the current large uncertainties associated with fire models and to discover new weather-fire coupling phenomena driving the increasing frequency of large-scale fires worldwide, advanced experimental, theoretical, and computational methods are needed. The impacts of improved models include increased accuracy, better integration of Earth observation data, more efficient planning of prescribed burns, effective training of work force, timely warnings, and better management of limited human/equipment resources. Successful FIRE-MODEL proposals are suggested to address the following key themes: Innovative models, methods and algorithms for fire phenomena at disparate spatio-temporal scales, including systematic quantification of various sources of uncertainties and holistic verification and validation of the developed tools and technologies;   Improvement of models with key measurable parameters spanning the full array of wildland fire factors as well as methods to bridge gaps of miss Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE). Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed. Application snapshot: target deadline April 1, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance Eligibility is determined by the sponsor's current notice, legal status requirements, and program-specific criteria. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) - Targeted STEM Infusion Projects (TSIP) is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high-quality science, including sociology, psychology, and anthro… Application snapshot: target deadline April 1, 2026; published funding information See official notice; eligibility guidance Federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions as defined in the program guidelines (NSF 21-595). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Antibacterial Resistance Program is sponsored by NSF. Supports fundamental research on bacterial resistance mechanisms and new therapeutic strategies, aligning with global AMR challenges. Application snapshot: target deadline April 1, 2026; published funding information $500,000 - $2 million; eligibility guidance Universities, colleges, nonprofits Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline April 1, 2026; published funding information $10,000,000 - $20,000,000; eligibility guidance Multi-institution consortia including universities Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized 1 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high quality science (including sociology, psychology, anthropology, linguistics, economics and bioeconomics, statistics, and other social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences; computer science, including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence, quantum information science, and cybersecurity), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), STEM education, research, and outreach. Support is available to TCUP-eligible institutions (see the Additional Eligibility subsection of Section IV of this solicitation) for transformative capacity-building or community engagement projects through Instructional Capacity Excellence in TCUP Institutions (ICE-TI) , Targeted STEM Infusion Projects (TSIP) , TCUP for Secondary and Elementary Teachers in STEM (TSETS) , TCU Enterprise Advancement Centers (TEA Centers) , Cyberinfrastructure Health, Assistance, and Improvements (CHAI) , and Preparing for TCUP Implementation (Pre-TI) . Collaborations led by TCUP institutions that involve non-TCUP institutions of higher education are supported through TCUP Partnerships , with the participation of other NSF programs to support the work of non-TCUP institutions. Finally, research studies that further the scholarly activity of individual faculty members are supported through Small Grants for Research (SGR) . Through the opportunities highlighted above, as well as collaborations with other National Science Foundation (NSF) divisions and directorates, and other organizations, TCUP aims to increase Native individuals' participation in STEM careers, improve the quality of STEM programs at TCUP-eligible institutions, and facilitate the development of a strong STEM enterprise in TCUP institutions' service areas. TCUP supports transformative capacity-building, community engagement, or research projects at TCUP-eligible institutions through the following funding tracks: Instructional Capacity Excellence in TCUP Institutions (ICE-TI) projects provide support to design, implement, and assess comprehensive institutional improvements in STEM education and research capacity at TCUP-eligible institutions of higher education. By strengthening STEM education and STEM education research, successful projects will increase the number of STEM students and improve the quality of their preparation. ICE-TI projects create and/or adapt and assess innovative models and materials for teaching and learning in STEM, embody knowledge about how students learn most effectively in STEM teaching and learning activities, and bring STEM disciplinary advances into the undergraduate or graduate experience. The objective of this strand is to expand STEM degrees offered by TCUP-eligible institutions or significantly enhance instructional approaches. Targeted STEM Infusion Projects (TSIP) support the attainment of a short-term, well-defined goal to improve the quality of STEM education at an eligible institution. Targeted STEM Infusion Projects could, for example, enhance academic infrastructure by systematically adding traditional knowledge to the scope or content of a STEM course, updating curricula, modernizing laboratory research equipment, developing and delivering professional development for K-12 STEM educators, or improving the computational infrastructure. The objective of this strand is to expand STEM degrees or significantly enhance instructional approaches. TCUP for Secondary & Elementary Teachers in STEM (TSETS) supports in-service professional development in STEM disciplinary or STEM education content and/or research for K-12 STEM teachers in the relevant service area. Examples of project activities include, but are not limited to, professional development involving seminar series and engagement in STEM instruction and content dur Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP). Program guideline: NSF 21-595. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed. Application snapshot: target deadline April 1, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance section in this solicitation for further details. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Education Innovation and Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline April 3, 2026; published funding information $300,000 - $2,500,000; eligibility guidance Scholarship Track: U. S. institutions of higher education with accredited campuses (community colleges only as sub-awardees). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds (NQVL) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act 1  aims to ensure the continuing leadership of the United States (U.S.) in quantum information science and technology. In conformance with the NQI goals, an argument 2-5  was set forth for a renewed emphasis on identifying and fostering early adoption of quantum technologies to transform the field of Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) and to accelerate broader impacts on society. A systematic approach to maturing quantum technology platforms by integrating end-users and potential customers from other fields of science and engineering and other sectors of the economy into cycles of research, development, and demonstration should lower the barriers for end-users to pioneer new applications. NSF support for use-inspired and translational research in QISE, combined with continued strong support of the underlying foundational research, is anticipated to accelerate development of a market for quantum technologies. With this program solicitation, the Foundation is taking the next step in implementing the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) concept as an overarching shared infrastructure designed to facilitate the translation from basic science and engineering to the resultant technology, while at the same time emphasizing and advancing its scientific and technical value. The NQVL aims to develop and utilize use-inspired and application-oriented quantum technologies. In the process, NQVL researchers will explore quantum frontiers 6 , foster the development of QISE education and workforce development strategies, engage in outreach activities at all levels, and promote input and participation from the full spectrum of talent in QISE, thereby lowering barriers at all entry points of the research enterprise. Engagement with all sectors of the United States (U.S.) QISE community will be necessary for this initiative to succeed, and, indeed, the project is designed to include participation from a full spectrum of organizations who have expertise to contribute. In particular, NSF recognizes that the involvement of industry partners is essential and will welcome these to be a part of the overall structure. Partnerships with other U.S. Federal agencies under the NQI umbrella are also encouraged. While this solicitation lays out the vision for the entire NQVL program that includes Quantum Science and Technology Demonstration (QSTD) projects, support for enabling technologies through Transformative Advances in Quantum Systems (TAQS), as well as a central coordination hub, only proposals for Design- and Implementation-phase QSTDs are solicited at this time. Submission of a QSTD:Design proposal is contingent upon the existence of a QSTD:Pilot project in the same topical area, and the positive recommendation from the Conceptual Design Review of the QSTD:Pilot project. The QSTD:Design project builds on progress made in the QSTD:Pilot phase. Submission of a QSTD:Implementation proposal is contingent upon the existence of a QSTD:Design project in the same topical area, and the positive recommendation from the Preliminary Design Review of the QSTD:Design project. The QSTD:Implementation project builds on progress made in the QSTD:Design phase. It is required that prospective PIs contact the NQVL Program Officer(s) as soon as possible, but not later than two weeks before submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation, to ascertain that the focus and budget of their proposal is appropriate for this solicitation. H.R.6227 - National Quantum Initiative Act,  https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6227 Accelerating Progress Towards Practical Quantum Advantage, A National Science Foundation Project Scoping Workshop (2022),  https://arxiv.org/abs/2210.14757 Quantum Computer Systems for Scientific Discovery, PRX Quantum 2, 017001 (2021)  https://doi.org/10.1103/PRXQuantum.2.017001 Development of Quantum InterConnects for Next-Generation Informatio NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds (NQVL). Program guideline: NSF 24-586. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed. Application snapshot: target deadline April 7, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance Eligibility is determined by the sponsor's current notice, legal status requirements, and program-specific criteria. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

ICSSR-SNSF Joint Research Projects 2026 is sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) & Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). A bilateral research program supporting joint projects between Indian and Swiss scholars. Focus areas include 'Inequality, Justice, and Inclusion' and 'Economic Transformation,' making it ideal for financial inclusion research in remote areas.

Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The FAIROS Program seeks to support a broad range of transformative open science activities including but not limited to i.) Research, education, and socio-technical cyberinfrastructure development capacities that advance sustainable multi-disciplinary findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable (FAIR) research data management (RDM) and open science capabilities, ii.) Piloting new models of scientific communication and publication that improve efficiency and accessibility, iii.) Developing FAIROS data portals, research data commons, RDM as a national service, and iv.) Lowering barriers to accessing, curating, integrating, linking, managing, sharing, and storing data across many disciplinary domains, irrespective of data size. The program supports innovation across the cyberinfrastructure (CI) ecosystem to address accessibility, data curation, research data management,  discoverability, reliability, reproducibility, preservation, sustainability, and utility of research products, including data software, and code, developed as part of funded projects. FAIROS proposals must select one of two tracks to focus on, either: 1) Disciplinary Improvements to targeted scientific communities, or 2) Cross-Cutting Improvements that apply to many or most scientific disciplines. In the case of proposals focused on Disciplinary Improvements, it is strongly recommended that prospective PIs contact a program officer from the list of Cognizant Program Officers in the directorate closest to the major disciplinary impact of the proposed work to ascertain that the scientific focus and budget of the proposed work are appropriate for this solicitation. In the case of proposals focused on Cross-Cutting Improvements, it is strongly recommended that prospective PIs contact the cognizant program officer from the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC).  After selecting either Disciplinary Improvements or Cross-Cutting Improvements in which to focus research, the proposal must include the kinds of activities relevant to the selected track.  Standard research proposals are the only type of proposal accepted in response to this solicitation. The FAIROS Program is undertaken in support of the US NSF Public Access Initiative. For more information on the US NSF Public Access Initiative please visit https://new.nsf.gov/public-access . Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS). Program guideline: NSF 25-533. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed. Application snapshot: target deadline April 8, 2026; published funding information Up to $200K per award; eligibility guidance Eligibility is determined by the sponsor's current notice, legal status requirements, and program-specific criteria. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

NSF IUSE/PFE: RED (Revolutionizing Engineering Departments) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for Engineering & STEM Education. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline April 14, 2026; published funding information $250,000-$500,000+ per project; eligibility guidance US institutions of higher education offering engineering degrees; departmental or multi-departmental teams Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (hereinafter referred to as RED) is designed to build upon previous efforts in engineering education research. Specifically, previous and ongoing evaluations of the NSF Engineering Education and Centers Division program and its predecessors, as well as those related programs in the Directorate for STEM Education, have shown that prior investments have significantly improved the first year of engineering students’ experiences, incorporating engineering material, active learning approaches, design instruction, and a broad introduction to professional skills and a sense of professional practice – giving students an idea of what it means to become an engineer. Similarly, the senior year has seen notable change through capstone design experiences, which ask students to synthesize the technical knowledge, skills, and abilities they have gained with professional capacities, using reflective judgment to make decisions and communicate these effectively. However, this ideal of the senior year has not yet been fully realized, because many of the competencies required in capstone design, or required of professional engineers, are only partially introduced in the first year and not carried forward with significant emphasis through the sophomore and junior years. The Directorates for Engineering (ENG) and STEM Education (EDU) are funding projects as part of the RED program, in alignment with the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) framework and Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) initiative. These projects are designing revolutionary new approaches to engineering education, ranging from changing the canon of engineering to fundamentally altering the way courses are structured to creating new departmental structures and educational collaborations with industry. A common thread across these projects is a focus on organizational and cultural change within the departments, involving students, faculty, staff, and industry in rethinking what it means to provide an engineering program. In order to continue to catalyze revolutionary approaches, while expanding the reach of those that have proved efficacious in particular contexts, the RED program supports four tracks: RED Planning (Track 1), RED Adaptation and Implementation (Track 2), RED Innovation (Track 3), and RED Innovation Partnerships (Track 4). Two- and four-year institutions are encouraged to submit to any track as appropriate for their goals and context. RED Planning (Track 1) projects will support capacity-building activities at institutions of special interest to NSF’s mission, specifically two-year engineering-centered programs building transfer partnerships, two-year or four-year institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions, Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) seeking to level the number of degrees across of the full spectrum of diverse talent in engineering. Planning projects should provide the support for such institutions to explore the development of a RED Projects in Tracks 2, 3, & 4. RED Adaptation and Implementation (Track 2) projects will adapt and implement evidence-based organizational change strategies and actions to the local context, which helps propagate this transformation of undergraduate engineering education. RED Innovation (Track 3) projects will develop new, revolutionary approaches and change strategies that enable the transformation of undergraduate engineering education. RED Innovation Partnerships (Track 4) projects will achieve the same goals as Track 3 projects across multiple institutions. Of particular interest to this track are projects partnering two-year institutions with other eligible institutions. Projects in tracks 2, 3, & 4 will include consideration of the cultural, organizational, structural, and pedagogical changes needed to transform one or more departments to ones in which students are engaged, develop their technical and prof IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED). Program guideline: NSF 24-564. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed. Application snapshot: target deadline April 14, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance Eligibility is determined by the sponsor's current notice, legal status requirements, and program-specific criteria. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement : EPSCoR Research Fellows is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. NSF EPSCoR facilitates the establishment of partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profit sectors that are designed to promote sustainable improvements in a jurisdiction's research infrastructure, Research and Development (R&D) capacity, and R&D competitiveness of EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions (i.e., states, territories, and commonwealths). Eligibility to participate in the EPSCoR funding opportunities, including the EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows program, is described on the  NSF EPSCoR website .  EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows directly aligns with the NSF EPSCoR strategic goal of establishing sustainable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professional development pathways that advance workforce development and effects engagement in STEM at national and global levels. EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows provides awards to build research capacity in institutions and transform the career trajectories of investigators and further develop their individual research potential through collaborations with investigators from the nation’s premier private, governmental, or academic research institutions and/or centers. The fellowship provides opportunities to establish strong collaborations through extended or periodic collaborative visits to a selected host site. Through collaborative research activities with the host site, Fellows will be able to learn new techniques, develop new collaborations, advance existing partnerships, benefit from access to unique equipment and facilities, and/or shift their research toward potentially transformative new directions. The experiences gained through the fellowships are intended to have lasting impacts that will enhance the Fellows’ research trajectories well beyond the award period. The benefits to the Fellows are also expected to improve the research capacity of their institutions and jurisdictions more broadly.   EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows offers the following two tracks:  1) EPSCoR Research Fellows: NSF; and  2) EPSCoR Research Fellows: @NASA   While the two tracks have similar goals, EPSCoR Research Fellows: NSF is open to a broad community and EPSCoR Research Fellows: @NASA supports faculty from eligible institutions (See Section "IV. EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement : EPSCoR Research Fellows. Program guideline: NSF 24-528. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed. Application snapshot: target deadline April 14, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance Eligibility is determined by the sponsor's current notice, legal status requirements, and program-specific criteria. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

RISE PA Small‑scale Award Track (Round 3) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Tech‑Transfer Assistance Program (PennTAP) / RISE PA. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline April 15, 2026; published funding information Up to $500,000; eligibility guidance Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities with fewer than 500 full-time employees; projects must reduce greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, efficiency improvements, renewable energy, or related measures. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Foundations for Digital Twins as Catalyzers of Biomedical Technological Innovation (FDT-BioTech) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Interdisciplinary program supporting digital twin technologies for biomedical innovation. Application snapshot: target deadline May 4, 2026; published funding information Up to $1,000,000 per collaborative project; $4,000,000 to $5,000,000 total (FY24); eligibility guidance US institutions of higher education (2- and 4-year colleges, community colleges) with domestic campuses may apply; each individual may serve as PI or co-PI on only ONE proposal, and teams must include at minimum two Sen… Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

NSF Translation to Practice (TTP) Program is sponsored by NSF. Supports progression from foundational research to real‑world application in STEM, potentially applicable to med‑tech. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Varies by track; eligibility guidance U. S. universities, nonprofits, small businesses (depending on track) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

NSF | National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP) is sponsored by NSF. Supports moving research results toward practical implementation; could support closing the intervention loop in algorithm‑enabled youth studies. Application snapshot: target deadline May 19, 2026; published funding information See NSF notice; eligibility guidance Universities and research institutions Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

NSF | NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) is sponsored by NSF. Graduate fellowships for EPSCoR‑eligible regions; may support graduate research in youth algorithmic interventions. Application snapshot: target deadline June 1, 2026; published funding information See NSF notice; eligibility guidance Graduate students in EPSCoR jurisdictions Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Convergence Accelerator (Track I & Track K) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Accelerates use-inspired research into practical applications in sustainable materials and equitable water solutions, requiring multidisciplinary teams from academia and industry. Application snapshot: target deadline June 15, 2026; published funding information Up to $750,000 (Phase 1); eligibility guidance Institutions of Higher Education and non-profit/for-profit organizations. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Workplace Safety for Workers Affected by Climate Change is sponsored by Washington State Department of Health (transferred to Department of Commerce in 2025). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes. Application snapshot: target deadline June 30, 2026; published funding information $50,000-$150,000 per project grant; $500,000-$750,000 for pass-through funding; eligibility guidance Community-based organizations and tribal entities serving agricultural workers affected by climate-related workplace hazards such as extreme heat, wildfire smoke, drought, and flooding. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

NSF SBIR – NewActive Small Business Innovation Research is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF SBIR supports high‑risk, high‑impact technologies—applicable to AI software innovations. Application snapshot: target deadline July 1, 2026; published funding information Up to $305,000; eligibility guidance For‑profit U. S. small businesses (under 500 employees) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

America's Seed Fund: NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I - Chemical Technologies (CT) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Funds small businesses to develop high-risk, high-impact technologies. Application snapshot: target deadline July 1, 2026; published funding information Up to $305,000 (Phase I); eligibility guidance U. S. -based small businesses (fewer than 500 employees). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Funds basic research in archaeology, including innovative underwater and nautical archaeology studies. Application snapshot: target deadline July 1, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $500,000; eligibility guidance Universities, colleges, and nonprofits; proposals must be anthropologically relevant and demonstrate significance within an anthropological context; no geographic or time-period restrictions. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education (IUSE: EDU) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Supports projects and strategies to improve teaching and learning of STEM, including engineering design, for undergraduate students. Application snapshot: target deadline July 15, 2026; published funding information $300,000 - $3,000,000; eligibility guidance Institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, state/local governments Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Linguistics Program (incl. DLI‑DEL via NSF/NEH) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Supports basic research on human language including endangered‑language documentation infrastructure (DLI‑DEL), for institutions of higher education. Application snapshot: target deadline July 15, 2026; published funding information Varies; DLI‑DEL senior research up to ~$450,000 over up to 3 years; eligibility guidance Institutions of Higher Education (universities) eligible to apply; faculty members may serve as PIs. ([nsf. gov](https://www. nsf. gov/funding/opportunities/linguistics? utm_source=openai)) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.