Opportunity Information: Apply for 13 530
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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Campus Cyberinfrastructure Network Infrastructure and Engineering Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.070 Computer and Information Science and Engineering 47.080 Office of Cyberinfrastructure.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 13, 2014 and posted on Jan 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Opportunity NSF 13 530 has been archived and replaced by NSF 14 521. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following Universities and Colleges Universities and two and four year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Campus Cyberinfrastructure - Network Infrastructure and Engineering (CC-NIE) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity focused on strengthening and modernizing campus-level networking so universities and colleges can better support data-intensive research. The program is aimed at practical improvements and re-engineering of on-campus network infrastructure and related engineering efforts that enable reliable, high-performance data transfers for computational science, as well as for research in computer networks and systems. A core theme of the program is helping institutions move beyond basic connectivity toward network environments that are measurably higher in performance, reliability, and predictability, especially for science applications and distributed collaborations that depend on moving large volumes of data between campuses, regional networks, national facilities, and research partners.
The program supports two main types of awards. The first category, Data Driven Networking and Infrastructure for the Campus and Researcher, funds projects that improve campus networking capabilities directly tied to researcher needs and data movement requirements. These awards provide up to $500,000 total funding for projects lasting up to two years. The second category, Network Integration and Applied Innovation, supports more ambitious integration work and applied innovation efforts that push campus networks to higher levels of end-to-end performance and operational maturity. These awards provide up to $1,000,000 total funding for projects lasting up to two years. In both cases, the intent is to produce campus improvements that translate into tangible benefits for research workflows, including better support for advanced applications and multi-institution science projects that require consistent network behavior and robust engineering.
In terms of scale and administration, the opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number NSF 13-530, within NSF program areas associated with Computer and Information Science and Engineering and the Office of Cyberinfrastructure (CFDA 47.070 and 47.080). NSF anticipated making about 30 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $18,000,000. Individual awards could range from a floor of $50,000 up to the $1,000,000 ceiling, depending on the project type and scope. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to commit institutional matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is limited to accredited US-based academic institutions, specifically universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) that have a campus located in the United States and submit proposals on behalf of their faculty members. Practically speaking, proposals are expected to represent campus interests and capabilities, even when they are driven by specific research communities or IT/network engineering teams. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the program's emphasis on research-enabling infrastructure and applied engineering.
For timeline context, the opportunity was posted on January 7, 2013, with a full proposal deadline of April 3, 2013. The announcement was later archived on January 13, 2014, and replaced by NSF 14-521, meaning NSF continued the program under a newer solicitation. Applicants seeking the detailed requirements, expectations, and proposal preparation guidance were directed to NSF Publication 13-530, and technical access issues were routed through NSF Grants.gov support.
NSF CC-NIE (NSF 13-530) Program FAQs
What is the NSF Campus Cyberinfrastructure - Network Infrastructure and Engineering (CC-NIE) Program?
The NSF CC-NIE Program is a discretionary grant opportunity focused on strengthening and modernizing campus-level networking so colleges and universities can better support data-intensive research. It emphasizes practical improvements and re-engineering of on-campus network infrastructure and related engineering efforts to enable reliable, high-performance data transfers for science and distributed research collaborations.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The core goal is to help institutions move beyond basic connectivity to network environments that are measurably higher in performance, reliability, and predictability, particularly for science applications and collaborations that move large volumes of data between campuses, regional networks, national facilities, and research partners.
What kinds of activities or improvements does CC-NIE support?
The program supports campus networking improvements and engineering work intended to produce tangible benefits for research workflows. It targets improvements that enable consistent, reliable, high-performance data movement and stronger end-to-end network behavior that supports advanced applications and multi-institution research projects.
What are the two main types of awards under CC-NIE?
CC-NIE supports two award categories: (1) Data Driven Networking and Infrastructure for the Campus and Researcher, and (2) Network Integration and Applied Innovation.
What is the "Data Driven Networking and Infrastructure for the Campus and Researcher" award category?
This category funds projects that improve campus networking capabilities in ways that are directly tied to researcher needs and data movement requirements.
How much funding is available for the "Data Driven Networking and Infrastructure for the Campus and Researcher" category?
These awards provide up to $500,000 in total funding.
How long can projects last under the "Data Driven Networking and Infrastructure for the Campus and Researcher" category?
Projects can last up to two years.
What is the "Network Integration and Applied Innovation" award category?
This category supports more ambitious integration work and applied innovation efforts intended to push campus networks to higher levels of end-to-end performance and operational maturity.
How much funding is available for the "Network Integration and Applied Innovation" category?
These awards provide up to $1,000,000 in total funding.
How long can projects last under the "Network Integration and Applied Innovation" category?
Projects can last up to two years.
What is the minimum and maximum award size mentioned for this opportunity?
Individual awards could range from a floor of $50,000 up to a ceiling of $1,000,000, depending on project type and scope.
How many awards did NSF anticipate making under this solicitation?
NSF anticipated making about 30 awards.
What was the estimated total program funding level?
The estimated total program funding level was $18,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement; applicants were not required to commit institutional matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to accredited US-based academic institutions: universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) with a campus located in the United States. Proposals are submitted on behalf of faculty members.
Can community colleges apply?
Yes. Two- and four-year colleges, including community colleges, are included in the eligible institution types, as long as they are accredited, US-based, and have a campus located in the United States.
Do proposals need to represent campus-level interests?
Yes. Proposals are expected to represent campus interests and capabilities, even when driven by specific research communities or IT/network engineering teams.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting an emphasis on research-enabling infrastructure and applied engineering.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NSF 13-530.
Which NSF areas were associated with this opportunity?
The solicitation was published within NSF program areas associated with Computer and Information Science and Engineering and the Office of Cyberinfrastructure.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity referenced CFDA 47.070 and 47.080.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 7, 2013.
What was the full proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline was April 3, 2013.
Is this solicitation still active?
No. The announcement was archived on January 13, 2014.
Was this program continued under a newer solicitation?
Yes. The archived solicitation was replaced by NSF 14-521, indicating the program continued under a newer solicitation.
Where were applicants directed for detailed requirements and proposal preparation guidance?
Applicants were directed to NSF Publication 13-530 for detailed requirements, expectations, and proposal preparation guidance.
Where were technical access issues routed (for example, Grants.gov problems)?
Technical access issues were routed through NSF Grants.gov support.
What kinds of research needs does CC-NIE emphasize supporting?
The program emphasizes support for computational science and for research in computer networks and systems, especially where reliable, high-performance data transfers are required for distributed collaborations and advanced applications.
What outcomes is NSF looking for in funded campus network improvements?
The intent is for campus improvements to translate into tangible benefits for research workflows, including better support for advanced applications and multi-institution science projects that require consistent network behavior and robust engineering.
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