Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #26-518
NSF Grant Opportunity for Engineering: Chemical, Bioengineering, Energy, and Transport Systems (CBET)
Buyer
U.S. National Science Foundation
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2076
Identifier
26-518
NAICS
541715, 541330
This opportunity is a grant solicitation from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for research in Engineering, specifically Chemical, Bioengineering, Energy, and Transport Systems (CBET). - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Engineering Directorate - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors specified in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified - The opportunity is for research grants, not product procurement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No cost sharing or matching requirements - Open to eligible applicants in relevant research fields - No attachments or additional information provided - Funding Details: - Total funding available: $100,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 275 - Minimum award size: $500,000
Description
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational engineering research in chemical, bioengineering, energy, and transport systems through several programs including Chemical Process Systems, Engineering Biological and Biomedical Systems, Energy, Water, and Resource Engineering, and Transport Phenomena. The NSF ENG anticipates a portfolio of awards with varying budgets and durations, focusing on intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals do not need to promise near-term products or commercial outcomes to be competitive. The funding opportunity number is 26-518, with a total funding amount of $100,000,000 and an expected 275 awards, each with a minimum award of $500,000.