Open · 22-600 · CFDA 47.049;93.859 · Discretionary

Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences

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

$1-$1.2M
Award range
Open
Status
51d
Days left
25
Expected awards

The verdict

Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences is an open discretionary opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation, offering $1 -- $1,200,000 across 25 expected awards. Applications close in 51 days.

$1-$1.2M
award range
Open
51 days left
25
expected awards
47.049;93.859
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences - is cataloged under number 22-600 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 47.049;93.859, posted by U.S. National Science Foundation. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 1, 2022 and last updated on September 26, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $1,200,000. The agency has projected $5.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 25 awards. If the agency funds the expected 25 awards from the $5.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $200,000. 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 September 18, 2026 - roughly 51 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

$1 -- $1,200,000

Close Date

September 18, 2026

Posted

June 1, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$5,000,000

Expected Awards

25

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS)in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF)and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)plan to support fundamental research in mathematics and statistics necessary to answer questions in the biological and biomedical sciences. Both agencies recognize the need to promote research at the interface between mathematical and life sciences. This program is designed to encourage new collaborations, as well as to support innovative activities by existing teams. The joint DMS/NIGMS initiative offers two submission tracks: Track 1 - for projects with a total budget of up to $600,000 for an award duration of 3 years, and Track 2 - for projects with a total budget of up to $1,200,000 for an award duration of 3-4 years.

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

NSF grants.gov support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 1, 2022
Close Date September 18, 2026
Archive Date October 20, 2027
Last Updated September 26, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.049;93.859. The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS)in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF)and the National Institute of General Medical Science...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 18, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $1,200,000. Total estimated funding: $5,000,000. Expected number of awards: 25.
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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