[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Proposals accepted anytime

Award size and duration determined by project scope; no specified ceiling or floor

Supports innovative models to develop and strengthen research enterprise administrative infrastructure and workforce training to enhance sustainable research capacity and economic impact in U.S. organizations.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports projects that develop, innovate, and scale administrative and workforce infrastructure for the U.S. research enterprise. The program targets the “unseen” backbone of research—such as research development and administration, analytics, technology transfer, corporate relations, research integrity, compliance, policy, student research training administration, and research leadership. By strengthening these critical support systems, the program aims to empower organizations to fully utilize research talent and capabilities, ensuring the U.S. remains globally competitive. Proposals should: - Focus on organization-wide or broader (regional/national) impact, not discipline-specific needs. - Engage professional administrative research support and service staff in project leadership. - Propose scalable, sustainable approaches to building research enterprise infrastructure. - Address at least one of the following themes: - Innovating and enhancing practices/processes within the research enterprise. - Developing and strengthening human capital within the research enterprise. - Translating effective practices across diverse organizational contexts. Discipline-specific STEM research or training projects are not supported under this program. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted anytime --- ## Funding Amount - No set minimum or maximum; award size and duration are determined by the scope and scale of proposed activities and must align with NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). - No cost sharing or matching required. --- ## Eligibility - Unrestricted: Open to all types of U.S. organizations, including academic institutions, non-profits, and industry, subject to NSF PAPPG eligibility guidelines. - Proposals must focus on research enterprise infrastructure, not discipline-specific research or training. --- ## Application Process - Submit proposals via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346203) or NSF FastLane in accordance with the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Prospective PIs are strongly encouraged to contact GRANTED initiative personnel at [granted@nsf.gov](mailto:granted@nsf.gov) before preparing a proposal. - Project budgets and durations should be justified by the scope of work. - All proposals must comply with current NSF and federal award requirements, including recent research security updates. --- ## Additional Information - The program is not intended to fund discipline-specific STEM research or training projects. - Projects should aim for scalable, sustainable, and collaborative impact, ideally with potential for regional or national reach. - For guidance, review the [NSF GRANTED program page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/granted-growing-research-access-nationally-transformative-economic) and the [initiative overview](https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/broadening-participation/granted). - View [recently funded projects](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=221Y00&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) for examples. --- ## External Links - [NSF GRANTED Program Description](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506178) - [NSF GRANTED Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346203) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [NSF GRANTED Initiative Overview](https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/broadening-participation/granted) - [Browse Funded GRANTED Projects](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=221Y00&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |--------------------|---------------------------------|---------------|--------------| | Sarah L. O'Brien | [sobrien@nsf.gov](mailto:sobrien@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4368 | OD/OIA | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | NSF |

Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development

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