Closed · 26-505 · CFDA 47.041;47.049;47.074;47.075;47.076;47.079 · Discretionary

National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure

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

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
May 14, 2026
Close date
16
Expected awards

The verdict

National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. National Science Foundation that offered Varies by applicant across 16 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
16
expected awards
47.041;47.049;47.074;47.075;47.076;47.079
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure - is cataloged under number 26-505 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 47.041;47.049;47.074;47.075;47.076;47.079, posted by U.S. National Science Foundation. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 13, 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 $100.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 16 awards. If the agency funds the expected 16 awards from the $100.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $6.3 million. 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. This opportunity closed on May 14, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. 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

May 14, 2026

Posted

February 13, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$100,000,000

Expected Awards

16

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) program will empower researchers nationwide to advance critical and emerging technologies. Through NQNI, NSF will establish an open-access network of research facilities to spur innovations in future quantum technologies, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, biotechnology, and other areas of national priority. The NQNI solicitationestablishes a competition for a network of university user facility Sites. The selection of user facility Sites will be based on their technical capabilities and instrumentation (specifically, fabrication, characterization, and expertise) to address current and anticipated user needs across quantum information science and engineering (QISE), nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology. Site selection will also be based on plans to open facilities and instrumentation for external use, education, training, outreach, and workforce development. In a later stage, NSF will select an NQNI Coordinating Office from among the Sites; the Coordinating Office will enhance and coordinate NQNI collective impacts that serve the Nation’s quantum and nanotechnology innovators.

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.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

NSF grants.gov support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov

Key Dates

Posted February 13, 2026
Close Date May 14, 2026
Archive Date June 13, 2026
Last Updated February 13, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.041;47.049;47.074;47.075;47.076;47.079. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) program will empower researchers nationwide to advance critical and emerging technologies. Through ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 14, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $100,000,000. Expected number of awards: 16.
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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

Data sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings and Grants.gov. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainGrants Editorial