ENG Programs

With an annual budget of almost $800 million, the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (ENG) supports over 300 diverse academic and research organizations across U.S. states and territories. We invest in the creation of new engineering knowledge and cutting-edge technologies across disciplines.

Most of the directorate's funding is awarded through our core research programs housed in its divisions and offices. This page lists funding opportunities organized by division and office. 

You can also visit the Funding at NSF page to learn more about opportunities aimed at students and researchers based on career stage and information about preparing and submitting a proposal. Visit the Funding Search page to explore all NSF funding opportunities.

Proposals are evaluated through the merit review process outlined in the Proposal Award Policies and Procedures Guide.

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Programs of interest across Engineering

Program
Next Required Due Date: July 23, 2025
Posted April 13, 2022
Program
Next Required Due Date: September 16, 2025
Posted July 11, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: June 18, 2025
Posted January 9, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: November 14, 2025
Posted November 21, 2022
Program
Next Required Due Date: September 8, 2025
Posted August 16, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: August 20, 2025
Posted June 28, 2023

CBET core programs

Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems

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Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 16, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted April 3, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted April 3, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 16, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted April 3, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted September 11, 2019
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 16, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Supports engineering research to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. This involves developing new technologies, devices or software and advancing knowledge of human motion and injury mechanisms.
Posted June 16, 2023
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Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 16, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted September 10, 2019
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted April 3, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted April 3, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted April 12, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted March 9, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted April 3, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted April 3, 2023

CMMI core programs

Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation

Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 6, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 11, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted January 11, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted February 11, 2020
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted March 29, 2022
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 11, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 11, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 11, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 11, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 11, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 11, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 11, 2018

Other opportunities of interest to the CMMI community

Program
Next Required Due Date: March 3, 2025
Posted November 25, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: September 15, 2025
Posted August 14, 2024
Program
Posted May 26, 2021
Program
Next Required Due Date: May 31, 2025
Posted June 3, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: February 4, 2025
Posted November 4, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: August 12, 2025
Posted September 15, 2021
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted December 1, 2021
Program
Next Required Due Date: October 3, 2025
Supports diverse teams pursuing a wide range of science and technology to address health issues related to rehabilitation, going beyond a focus only on quality of life.
Posted August 10, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: January 16, 2025
Posted November 21, 2022

ECCS core programs

Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems

Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 15, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 15, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted June 15, 2018
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted February 11, 2020

Other opportunities of interest to the ECCS community include:

Program
Next Required Due Date: January 22, 2025
Posted October 9, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: May 31, 2025
Posted June 3, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: August 12, 2025
Posted September 15, 2021
Dear Colleague Letter
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted May 6, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: September 29, 2025
Posted December 5, 2024

EEC core programs

Division of Engineering Education and Centers

Centers

Program
Next Required Due Date: May 9, 2025
Posted May 20, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: December 11, 2024
Posted May 4, 2020

Broadening Participation in Engineering

Program
Next Required Due Date: November 19, 2025
Posted October 19, 2021

Engineering Education

Program
Next Required Due Date: April 8, 2025
Posted April 4, 2024
Program
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted September 13, 2023

Engineering Workforce Development

Dear Colleague Letter
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
The INTERN program provides graduate students with experiential learning opportunities through research internships to acquire core professional competencies and skills to support careers in any sector of the U.S. economy.
Posted October 8, 2020
Program
Next Required Due Date: October 8, 2025
Posted October 30, 2023
Program
Next Required Due Date: August 20, 2025
Posted June 28, 2023

Other opportunities of interest to the EEC community include:

EFMA core programs

Office of Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities

Program
Next Required Due Date: January 14, 2025
Posted August 27, 2024

Other opportunities of interest to the EFMA community include: