Open · 22-605 · CFDA 47.049 · Discretionary

Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs

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

Varies
Award range
Open
Status
63d
Days left
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Expected awards

The verdict

Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs is an open discretionary opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation, offering Varies by applicant. Applications close in 63 days.

Varies
award range
Open
63 days left
47.049
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs - is cataloged under number 22-605 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 April 26, 2023 and last updated on November 8, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $105.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. 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 30, 2026 - roughly 63 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

September 30, 2026

The October window is for all proposals submitted to: Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI); Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS); and Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN); The September window is for all proposals submitted to: Chemical Catalysis (CAT); Chemical Mechanism, Function, and Properties (CMFP); and Chemical Synthesis (SYN)

Posted

April 26, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$105,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

This solicitation applies to six (of the nine) CHE Disciplinary Research Programs: Chemical Catalysis (CAT); Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI); Chemical Mechanism, Function and Properties (CMFP); Chemical Synthesis (SYN); Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS); and Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN). All proposals submitted to these six CHE Disciplinary Research Programs (other than the following exceptions) must be submitted through this solicitation, otherwise they will be returned without review. Exceptions: Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) proposals should be submitted through the CAREER solicitation (https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503214) by the CAREER deadline date specified. Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) and Research Opportunity Awards (ROA) proposals should be submitted through the RUI/ROA solicitation (https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5518) during the window for the appropriateCHE Disciplinary Research Program. In addition to the requirements of the RUI program, proposals should follow the guidance in this solicitation. Proposals for Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER), Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID), Research Advanced by Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (RAISE), and conferences can be submitted anytime after consultation with the cognizant NSF Program Officer. Supplemental funding requeststo existing grantscan be submitted anytime after consultation with the cognizant NSF Program Officer.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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.

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted April 26, 2023
Close Date September 30, 2026
Archive Date December 2, 2026
Last Updated November 8, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.049. This solicitation applies to six (of the nine) CHE Disciplinary Research Programs: Chemical Catalysis (CAT); Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI); Chemical Mechanism, Function and Properties (CMFP);...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 30, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $105,000,000.
How do I apply?
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