OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businesses26-515

Engineering (ENG): Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)

U.S. National Science FoundationCloses Oct 5, 2076(18255 days left)

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IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
48
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Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (innovation)
47
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ManufacturingMatches your industry (manufacturing, supply chain)
46
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Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
44
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Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (infrastructure)
39
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
38
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IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
35
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
34
Worth Exploring
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
33
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Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
31
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
31
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Finance & BankingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
30
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
30
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
28
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
26
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What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Summary

NSF Engineering Directorate grants for foundational research in civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation: advanced manufacturing and operations, civil infrastructure systems, intelligent dynamic systems, and mechanics of materials. Eligibility is unrestricted, so businesses, universities, nonprofits, and governments may apply. Funds support research projects, not near-term product or later-

About this grant

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research projects for civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation through the following programs: - The Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations (AMDO) program supports foundational research on advanced manufacturing, materials and service processes; their integration into facilities, supply chains, and other systems; and the optimal operation and design of these systems.

- The Engineering for the Built Environment (EBE) program supports foundational research on civil infrastructure and civil infrastructure systems, from materials to network sciences, for prosperous, resilient, and safe communities.

- The Intelligent and Interactive Dynamic Systems (IIDS) program supports foundational research to advance the science and engineering of intelligent dynamic systems, including engineered systems that interact with people.

- The Mechanics of Advanced Materials Systems (MAMS) program supports foundational research on deformation and failure in engineered and biological materials.

NSF ENG anticipates a portfolio of ENG: Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) awards with a range of budgets and durations. Estimated program budget, number of awards, and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds. NSF ENG is particularly interested in intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals need not promise a near-term product, deployment, or commercial outcome, nor need they address later-stage development to be competitive.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Manufacturing
  • Infrastructure
  • Science
  • Technology

Program contact

U.S. National Science Foundationgrantsgovsupport@nsf.gov703-292-4203

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