Open 19-575 CFDA 47.075 Discretionary

Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics

Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics — is cataloged under number 19-575 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 47.075, posted by U.S. National Science Foundation. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on April 10, 2019 and last updated on February 7, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $3.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 35 awards. If the agency funds the expected 35 awards from the $3.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $107,000. 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 August 27, 2026 — roughly 83 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.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

August 27, 2026

Posted

April 10, 2019

Est. Total Funding

$3,760,000

Expected Awards

35

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) Program is an interdisciplinary program in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences that supports the development of innovative analytical and statistical methods and models for those sciences. MMS seeks proposals that are methodologically innovative, grounded in theory, and have potential utility for multiple fields within the social, behavioral, and economicsciences. As part of its larger portfolio, the MMS Program partners with a consortium of federal statistical agencies to support research proposals that further the production and use of official statistics. The MMS Program provides support through a number of different funding mechanisms. The following mechanisms are addressed in this solicitation: Regular Research Awards Awards for conferences and community-development activities Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement (DDRI) Grants Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Supplements MMS also supports Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) awards. Please see the CAREER Program Web Site for more informationabout this activity.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted April 10, 2019
Close Date August 27, 2026
Archive Date September 24, 2033
Last Updated February 7, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.075. The Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) Program is an interdisciplinary program in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences that supports the development of innovative ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 27, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $3,760,000. Expected number of awards: 35.
How do I apply?
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