Open · PD-18-1269 · CFDA 47.049 · Discretionary

Statistics

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Open
Status
140d
Days left
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Expected awards

The verdict

Statistics is an open discretionary opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation, offering Varies by applicant. Applications close in 140 days.

Varies
award range
Open
140 days left
47.049
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Statistics - is cataloged under number PD-18-1269 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 47.049, posted by U.S. National Science Foundation. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 29, 2018 and last updated on December 23, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on December 15, 2026 - roughly 140 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

December 15, 2026

Posted

March 29, 2018

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Statistics Program supports research in statistical theory and methods, including research in statistical methods for applications to any domain of science and engineering. The theory forms the base for statistical science. The methods are used for stochastic modeling, and the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. The methods characterize uncertainty in the data and facilitate advancement in science and engineering. The Program encourages proposals ranging from single-investigator projects to interdisciplinary team projects.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted March 29, 2018
Close Date December 15, 2026
Archive Date January 14, 2029
Last Updated December 23, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Statistics", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.049. The Statistics Program supports research in statistical theory and methods, including research in statistical methods for applications to any domain of science and engineering. The theory forms the ba...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is December 15, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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