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Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research Grant

This is a potential fit for eligible nonprofit research/education organizations, accredited U.S.-campus two- or four-year IHEs, and federally recognized Tribal Nations proposing work that develops new knowledge in computing, communications, or information science and engineering. Position the work within a named Future CoRe area and size it to the stated project guidance, but verify the controlling award limits because the description and structured funding record conflict. Review NSF Publication 25-543 and confirm the deadline cutoff before committing to submission.

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Potential award

$600,000–$12,000,000

Time remaining

18 days

Application load

Moderate effort

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Does your proposed work directly align with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Education?

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inferred

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unclear

Program area

Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Education

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What the funder is trying to accomplish

NSF CISE supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in computing, communications, and information science and engineering through the named Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) programs, including AF, CIF, CSR, CER, CPS, FET, HCC, III, NeTS, RI, and SHF.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The submitting entity is a qualifying nonprofit research- or education-associated organization, an accredited two- or four-year IHE with a U.S. campus, or a federally recognized Tribal Nation. The project develops new knowledge in computing, communications, or information science and engineering. The work can be credibly described within one or more of the named Future CoRe program areas. The proposed duration and budget are commensurate with the work and fit the description’s stated project guidance of up to four years and up to $1,000,000, subject to resolving conflicting funding data.

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What reviewers may prioritize

The supplied evidence does not provide formal NSF review criteria or a reviewer rubric. It is reasonable, but only inferred, that reviewers will need to understand the proposed contribution to new knowledge, its relationship to a Future CoRe area, and whether its scope and budget are commensurate with the work. These are not confirmed scoring factors.

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What this grant funds

The NSF CISE Directorate supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in all aspects of computing, communications, and information science and engineering through the following Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) programs:

Algorithmic Foundations (AF) program; Communications and Information Foundations (CIF) program; Computer Systems Research (CSR) program; Computing Education Research (CER) program; Cyber-Physical System Foundations and Connected Communities (CPS) program; Foundations of Emerging Technologies (FET) program; Human-Centered Computing (HCC) program; Information Integration and Informatics (III) program; Networking Technology and Systems (NeTS) program; Robust Intelligence (RI) program;and Software and Hardware Foundations (SHF) program;

The CISE Future Computing Research program anticipates a portfolio of awards with a range of budgets and durations, including projects of smaller scope. Project durations and budgets must be commensurate with the scope of the proposed work up to the maximum limit of $1,000,000 with a duration up to 4 years. Typical projects are approximately $150,000 to $250,000 per year and are 3 to 4 years in duration. Projects are discouraged from exceeding $300,000 in any single year. Estimated program budget, number of awards, and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.

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Decision economics

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Award range: $600,000–$12,000,000
Total program funding: $280,000,000
Expected awards: 600
Geography: National
Cost share: Not indicated
Assistance listing: Not specified

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Geographic fit

National

Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. -Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131.
Submission system: Grants.gov
Attachments: NSF Publication 25-543
Contact: U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

September 10, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

August 24, 2026
Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.
August 25, 2026
Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.
August 27, 2026
Draft the narrative and detailed budget.
September 3, 2026
Complete compliance review and collect attachments.
September 8, 2026
Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Last checked: 8/23/2026, 8:50:57 AM
Content updated: 8/12/2026, 1:44:15 AM
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8/11/2026
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8/10/2026
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research Grant.

Is Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is September 10, 2026, with 18 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/23/2026.

How much funding does Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research Grant provide?

Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research Grant lists $600,000–$12,000,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $280,000,000. NSF expects to make approximately 600 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from September 10, 2026 using the preparation plan above.