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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 "Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF) Core Programs" 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 2, 2015 and posted on Jun 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 24, 2015 MEDIUM Projects LARGE Projects SMALL Projects. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 200 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF), through the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) and specifically its Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF), offers the Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF) Core Programs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 15-573). The purpose of this program is to support research and education projects that advance foundational knowledge in computing and communications. In practical terms, the program is aimed at the kinds of ideas that become the building blocks for future computer science and engineering breakthroughs, including new theoretical insights, core methods, and fundamental approaches that can influence many downstream technologies and application areas.
The opportunity is organized around three core research programs. The Algorithmic Foundations (AF) program focuses on the theory and design of algorithms and the mathematical underpinnings of computation, including performance, complexity, optimization, and rigorous approaches to solving computational problems. The Communications and Information Foundations (CIF) program supports foundational work in communication and information theory, spanning the principles that govern how information is represented, transmitted, protected, and interpreted, including the limits and capabilities of communication systems. The Software and Hardware Foundations (SHF) program supports foundational research that connects software and hardware, including programming languages, compilers, formal methods, computer architecture foundations, and other core topics that shape how computing systems are designed, verified, and made efficient or reliable.
NSF invites proposals in three project classes, primarily differentiated by total budget and project duration. Small Projects may request up to $500,000 in total funding for projects lasting up to three years. Medium Projects may request from $500,001 to $1,200,000 in total funding with durations up to four years. Large Projects may request from $1,200,001 to $3,000,000 in total funding with durations up to five years. These categories are intended to accommodate different scopes of work, from tightly focused efforts to broader, more ambitious programs that may require longer timelines and larger teams or infrastructure. The program notice indicates that additional details about these classes are provided in the solicitation's Program Description section.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant program in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category. The associated CFDA number is 47.070 (Computer and Information Science and Engineering). NSF anticipated making around 200 awards under this opportunity, with an estimated total program funding level of $100,000,000. The award ceiling is listed as $3,000,000 and the award floor as $50,000, reflecting the range of possible award sizes depending on project class and scope. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which generally means proposers are not expected to commit institutional funds as a condition of receiving an award (though standard NSF rules and budget justifications still apply).
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the solicitation is open to a broad range of applicant entity types, subject to any clarifications provided in the full text of the announcement. The posting date and creation date are both June 2, 2015. The closing date shown is September 24, 2015, with the archive date listed as December 19, 2018, indicating this specific solicitation is historical, though the CCF core research areas continue to be central to NSF funding in computing foundations through updated solicitations over time.
For applicants or institutions that need the full official details, the announcement references NSF Publication 15-573 as the additional information link. The notice also provides support guidance: for difficulty accessing the announcement electronically, applicants are directed to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, and for linking problems to the funding announcement there is an additional contact reference (though the provided excerpt cuts off before listing the full contact details).
Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF) Core Programs (NSF 15-573) - FAQs
1) What is the NSF CCF Core Programs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 15-573)?
It is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity offered through the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), specifically within the Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF). The program supports research and education projects that advance foundational knowledge in computing and communications.
2) What is the main purpose of this program?
The purpose is to fund projects that develop foundational ideas in computing and communications. These are the types of ideas that become building blocks for future computer science and engineering breakthroughs, such as new theoretical insights, core methods, and fundamental approaches that can influence many downstream technologies and application areas.
3) Which NSF directorate and division run this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by NSF through CISE (Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering) and specifically the CCF division (Division of Computing and Communication Foundations).
4) What research areas does the CCF Core Programs opportunity cover?
The opportunity is organized around three core research programs: Algorithmic Foundations (AF), Communications and Information Foundations (CIF), and Software and Hardware Foundations (SHF).
5) What is the Algorithmic Foundations (AF) program focused on?
AF focuses on the theory and design of algorithms and the mathematical underpinnings of computation. This includes topics such as performance, complexity, optimization, and rigorous approaches to solving computational problems.
6) What is the Communications and Information Foundations (CIF) program focused on?
CIF supports foundational work in communication and information theory. It spans the principles that govern how information is represented, transmitted, protected, and interpreted, including the limits and capabilities of communication systems.
7) What is the Software and Hardware Foundations (SHF) program focused on?
SHF supports foundational research connecting software and hardware. It includes areas such as programming languages, compilers, formal methods, and computer architecture foundations, plus other core topics that shape how computing systems are designed, verified, and made efficient or reliable.
8) What kinds of projects does NSF invite under this solicitation?
NSF invites research and education proposals that advance foundational knowledge in computing and communications, aligned with one (or more) of the three core programs: AF, CIF, and SHF.
9) What are the project classes available in this opportunity?
There are three project classes: Small Projects, Medium Projects, and Large Projects. They are primarily differentiated by total budget and project duration.
10) What is the budget and duration limit for a Small Project?
Small Projects may request up to $500,000 in total funding, with a project duration of up to three years.
11) What is the budget and duration range for a Medium Project?
Medium Projects may request from $500,001 to $1,200,000 in total funding, with durations of up to four years.
12) What is the budget and duration range for a Large Project?
Large Projects may request from $1,200,001 to $3,000,000 in total funding, with durations of up to five years.
13) Why are there different project classes?
The categories are intended to accommodate different scopes of work, ranging from tightly focused efforts to broader, more ambitious programs that may require longer timelines and larger teams or infrastructure.
14) Where does the solicitation indicate more details about project classes can be found?
The notice states that additional details about the Small/Medium/Large classes are provided in the solicitation's Program Description section.
15) What type of grant is this (administrative category)?
This is a discretionary grant program in the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" category.
16) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 47.070, labeled "Computer and Information Science and Engineering."
17) How many awards did NSF anticipate making under this opportunity?
NSF anticipated making approximately 200 awards under this opportunity.
18) What is the estimated total program funding level?
The estimated total program funding level is $100,000,000.
19) What are the award ceiling and award floor for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $3,000,000 and the award floor is listed as $50,000.
20) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required, meaning proposers are generally not expected to commit institutional funds as a condition of receiving an award (while still following standard NSF rules and providing appropriate budget justifications).
21) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a broad range of applicant entity types, subject to any clarifications in the full text of the announcement.
22) What is the posting date and creation date for this solicitation?
Both the posting date and the creation date are June 2, 2015.
23) What was the closing date listed for proposal submission?
The closing date shown is September 24, 2015.
24) What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as December 19, 2018, indicating this specific solicitation is historical (even though CCF core research areas remain central to NSF funding through updated solicitations over time).
25) Where can applicants find the full official details of the opportunity?
The announcement references NSF Publication 15-573 as the additional information link for the full official details.
26) Who should be contacted for help if someone cannot access the announcement electronically?
The notice directs applicants to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.
27) What support is mentioned for problems linking to the funding announcement?
The notice mentions an additional contact reference for linking problems to the funding announcement, but the provided excerpt cuts off before listing the full contact details.
28) Does the opportunity description indicate whether projects must be purely theoretical?
No. The description emphasizes foundational work (theory, core methods, fundamental approaches), but it does not state that projects must be purely theoretical. It frames the program as supporting foundational knowledge that can influence many downstream technologies and application areas.
29) Can a proposal span more than one of the three core programs (AF, CIF, SHF)?
The information provided describes three core programs but does not specify whether cross-cutting proposals are required, allowed, or encouraged. Applicants would need to consult the full solicitation text (NSF Publication 15-573) for any specific guidance.
30) What is the maximum possible award amount mentioned in the notice?
The maximum amount referenced is $3,000,000, which aligns with the Large Project range and is also listed as the award ceiling.
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