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National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry Grant

NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY supports teams of K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers working on technology-based responses to persistent learning or workforce-development challenges identified by K-12 students, families, and educators. The program aims to create and scale evidence-based practices, tools, and technologies, with a key focus on early AI exposure and readiness for an AI-driven future. Eligible organizations must host the PI and the required three-stakeholder leadership team. The program has Planning and Development phases; only Planning awardees may submit Development proposals. Formal review criteria and phase-specific instructions are not included in this packet and should be verified in NSF Publication 26-507.

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Time remaining

88 days

Application load

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

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

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY supports teams of K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers working on technology-based responses to persistent learning or workforce-development challenges identified by K-12 students, families, and educators. The program aims to create and scale evidence-based practices, tools, and technologies, with a key focus on early AI exposure and readiness for an AI-driven future. Eligible organizations must host the PI and the required three-stakeholder leadership team. The program has Planning and Development phases; only Planning awardees may submit Development proposals. Formal review criteria and phase-specific instructions are not included in this packet and should be verified in NSF Publication 26-507.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

NSF intends to support collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop and scale evidence-based practices, tools, and technologies addressing persistent learning and workforce-development challenges. The program highlights early AI exposure, AI readiness, improved learning outcomes, and partnerships across sectors.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The project addresses a persistent learning or workforce-development challenge identified by K-12 students, families, and educators. The leadership team includes at least one K-12 educator, one technologist, and one researcher, with one of these members serving as PI through an eligible organization. The applicant is an eligible nonprofit non-academic educational or research organization, state or local government, accredited U.S.-campus two- or four-year IHE, or federally recognized Tribal Nation, as applicable. The concept is directed toward improved learning outcomes and preparation for a digital, AI-driven future; early AI exposure is a stated program focus. Relevant cross-sector partners are involved in co-design. This is an inferred fit signal because the program encourages, rather than expressly requires, partnerships across schools, universities, industry, government, and nonprofits.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The packet provides no formal NSF review criteria, weighting, or evaluation rubric. Likely proposal priorities can only be inferred from the notice: a clearly defined persistent challenge identified by K-12 students, families, and educators; a complete educator-technologist-researcher leadership team; a responsive technology-based approach; relevance to learning outcomes, workforce development, or AI readiness; and an evidence-based path toward growth or scale. These are strategic interpretations rather than confirmed scoring factors.

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What this grant funds

The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. These challenges are identified by K-12 students, families, and educators. The program aims to create and scale evidence-based practices, tools, and technologies that improve learning outcomes and prepare students for a digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future.

A key focus is early exposure to AI to build curiosity, understanding, and readiness for future careers. The program encourages partnerships across sectors - schools, universities, industry, government, and nonprofits - to co-design responsive, technology-based solutions.

NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program includes two phases: Planning and Development. Planning proposals help teams explore one of several focus areas. Only teams awarded Planning grants may submit Development proposals, which support the growth and implementation of promising ideas.

The program aligns with national priorities, including the Executive Order 14277, “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth ” (April 23, 2025), and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Public Law 117-167 , Sections 10381-10383 and 10395.

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Award range
Not specified
Total program funding
$8,500,000
Expected awards
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Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

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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. -State and Local Governments -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. *Who May Serve as PI: <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW250762343 BCX8"> Each NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY leadership team must have at least one member from each of three stakeholder groups: (1) K-12 educators, (2) technologists, and (3) researchers. One of these individuals must act as the Principal Investigator (PI) through an eligible organization described above. Co-PIs andadditionalSenior Personnel, (sub)contractors, consultants, etc., are also allowed. Unaffiliated individuals are not eligible tosubmitproposals in response to this solicitation. There are no PI degree requirements (i.e., the PIis not required tohold a Ph.D. nor any other degree). </div>
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
NSF Publication 26-507
Contact
U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

November 18, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Last checked
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry Grant.
Is National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is November 18, 2026, with 88 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 8/22/2026.

How much funding does National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry Grant provide?

National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry Grant lists Not specified per award. The total program funding recorded is $8,500,000. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry 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 National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry 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 National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry 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 November 18, 2026 using the preparation plan above.