Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: September 11, 2025 (target) | February 5, 2026 (target) | Annually thereafter

Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $150,000–$250,000/year for 3–4 years (up to $1,000,000 total; discouraged from exceeding $300,000 in any year); estimated program funding: $280M; up to 600 awards

Summary: Supports foundational research and education in all areas of computing, information science, and engineering through multiple core CISE programs.

Key Information: Proposals are accepted anytime, but target dates are strongly encouraged for timely review.