Opportunity Information: Apply for 11 557
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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 Jul 18, 2012 and posted on Jun 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2012 Full Proposal Window November 1, 2011 November 28, 2011 LARGE Projects November 1 November 28, Annually Thereafter Full Proposal Window December 1, 2011 December 19, 2011 SMALL Projects December 1 December 19, Annually Thereafter Full Proposal Window September 15, 2012 September 30, 2012 MEDIUM Projects September 15 September 30, Annually Thereafter. (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 160 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 Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) directorate and its Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF), is offering grant funding to support research and education projects that push forward foundational knowledge in computing and communications. This opportunity is focused on core, fundamental advances rather than narrowly applied development, and it is organized around three long-standing CCF research areas: Algorithmic Foundations, Communications and Information Foundations, and Software and Hardware Foundations. In practical terms, NSF is looking for proposals that deepen theoretical understanding, create new models and methods, and establish the building blocks that can later influence a wide range of technologies and scientific domains.
The solicitation is structured around three project sizes, giving researchers multiple entry points depending on scope, team size, and maturity of the idea. Small Projects can request up to $500,000 in total funding for up to three years, making them a fit for focused efforts, early-stage directions, or smaller teams. Medium Projects range from $500,001 to $1,200,000 with durations up to four years, supporting broader research plans that may involve multiple investigators, more extensive evaluation, or a more ambitious set of deliverables. Large Projects range from $1,200,001 to $3,000,000 for up to five years, intended for expansive, multi-year efforts that require significant resources and can address larger foundational challenges. NSF notes that these Small/Medium/Large awards complement (rather than replace) the CISE Expeditions in Computing program, which funds especially bold, high-impact projects at levels up to $10,000,000 over as long as five years.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant program in the science and technology research and development category. The estimated total funding level listed for the opportunity is $100,000,000, with an expected number of awards around 160. Individual award sizes span from a floor of $50,000 up to a ceiling of $3,000,000, depending on the project class. Cost sharing is not required, which generally lowers barriers to participation and simplifies budgeting for applicants.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to applicant organizations, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation text. The program sits under CFDA number 47.070 (Computer and Information Science and Engineering), which is NSF's standard federal assistance listing for many CISE research programs.
The solicitation uses annual submission windows tied to project class, with proposals due by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer. Medium Project proposals are due each year between September 15 and September 30. Large Project proposals are due each year between November 1 and November 28. Small Project proposals are due each year between December 1 and December 19. The opportunity reference is NSF Publication 11-557 (Funding Opportunity Number 11-557). For access or technical issues related to the announcement on Grants.gov, the listed support contact is grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this NSF funding opportunity?
This is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity offered through the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) directorate, specifically the Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF). It supports research and education projects that advance foundational knowledge in computing and communications.
2. What types of work is NSF looking to fund through this program?
The focus is on core, fundamental advances rather than narrowly applied development. Proposals should aim to deepen theoretical understanding, create new models and methods, and develop foundational building blocks that can later influence many technologies and scientific domains.
3. Which research areas does this solicitation cover?
The solicitation is organized around three established CCF research areas:
- Algorithmic Foundations
- Communications and Information Foundations
- Software and Hardware Foundations
4. Is this opportunity intended for applied product development?
No. The opportunity emphasizes foundational research and education. It is aimed at advances in underlying theory, models, methods, and core foundations, not narrowly applied development efforts.
5. What project size options are available?
The solicitation offers three project sizes, designed to match different scopes and levels of effort:
- Small Projects
- Medium Projects
- Large Projects
6. What is the maximum budget and duration for a Small Project?
Small Projects can request up to $500,000 in total funding for up to three years.
7. What is the budget range and maximum duration for a Medium Project?
Medium Projects range from $500,001 to $1,200,000 and can last up to four years.
8. What is the budget range and maximum duration for a Large Project?
Large Projects range from $1,200,001 to $3,000,000 and can last up to five years.
9. What is the minimum and maximum award amount mentioned for this opportunity overall?
Individual award sizes span from a minimum of $50,000 up to a maximum of $3,000,000, depending on the project class and scope.
10. How does this program relate to the CISE Expeditions in Computing program?
NSF states that these Small/Medium/Large awards complement, rather than replace, the CISE Expeditions in Computing program. Expeditions supports especially bold, high-impact projects at funding levels up to $10,000,000 over as long as five years.
11. What is the estimated total funding available under this solicitation?
The estimated total funding level for the opportunity is listed as $100,000,000.
12. Approximately how many awards does NSF expect to make?
The opportunity lists an expected number of awards of around 160.
13. What type of grant program is this (funding category)?
This is described as a discretionary grant program in the science and technology research and development category.
14. Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required for this opportunity.
15. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to applicant organizations, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation text.
16. What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 47.070, which corresponds to Computer and Information Science and Engineering.
17. What are the annual submission windows for Medium Project proposals?
Medium Project proposals are due each year between September 15 and September 30, by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer.
18. What are the annual submission windows for Large Project proposals?
Large Project proposals are due each year between November 1 and November 28, by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer.
19. What are the annual submission windows for Small Project proposals?
Small Project proposals are due each year between December 1 and December 19, by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer.
20. What time are proposals due on the deadline date?
Proposals are due by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer.
21. What is the publication or funding opportunity reference number for this solicitation?
The opportunity reference is NSF Publication 11-557 (Funding Opportunity Number 11-557).
22. Where should applicants go for help with access or technical issues on Grants.gov?
For access or technical issues related to the announcement on Grants.gov, the listed support contact is grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
23. What kinds of efforts are Small Projects described as fitting best?
Small Projects are described as a fit for focused efforts, early-stage directions, or smaller teams.
24. What kinds of efforts are Medium Projects described as supporting?
Medium Projects are described as supporting broader research plans that may involve multiple investigators, more extensive evaluation, or a more ambitious set of deliverables.
25. What kinds of efforts are Large Projects described as supporting?
Large Projects are intended for expansive, multi-year efforts that require significant resources and can address larger foundational challenges.
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