Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #NSF 26-515
NSF Directorate for Engineering seeks foundational research proposals in civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation.
Buyer
Directorate for Engineering
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2076
Identifier
NSF 26-515
NAICS
541715, 541330
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering is inviting proposals for foundational research in civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Engineering - Programs Solicited: - Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations (AMDO) - Engineering for the Built Environment (EBE) - Intelligent and Interactive Dynamic Systems (IIDS) - Mechanics of Advanced Materials Systems (MAMS) - Products/Services Requested: - Foundational research projects in the specified engineering fields - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities; focus is on research proposals - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors specified, as this is a grant for research - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals should be intellectually ambitious and transformative - No requirement for near-term commercial outcomes - Eligibility is unrestricted - Estimated total funding is $100,000,000 with approximately 275 awards expected - Funding instrument is a grant - Period of Performance: - Portfolio of awards with varying durations; specific dates not provided - Proposals accepted anytime within the opportunity window
Description
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research projects in civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation through several programs including Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations (AMDO), Engineering for the Built Environment (EBE), Intelligent and Interactive Dynamic Systems (IIDS), and Mechanics of Advanced Materials Systems (MAMS). 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 instrument is a grant with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000,000 and approximately 275 expected awards.