Opportunity Information: Apply for 10 572
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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 Jan 10, 2011 and posted on Jun 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2011 Submission Window Date(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposers local time) September 1 September 15, Annually MEDIUM Projects November 1 November 28, Annually LARGE Projects December 1 December 17, Annually 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 $110,000,000.00 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 Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) and its Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF), is offering a discretionary grant opportunity to support research and education projects that advance fundamental knowledge in computing and communications. The opportunity is organized around three core research programs: Algorithmic Foundations, Communications and Information Foundations, and Software and Hardware Foundations. In practical terms, this solicitation is aimed at work that strengthens the theoretical and foundational underpinnings of computing and communication systems, including new concepts, models, methods, and foundational results that can influence broad areas of computer science and engineering.
A central feature of the solicitation is that it allows proposals in three project classes, differentiated by total budget size and project duration. Small Projects can request up to $500,000 in total costs for projects lasting up to three years. Medium Projects range from $500,001 to $1,200,000 in total costs and can run up to four years. Large Projects range from $1,200,001 to $3,000,000 in total costs with durations up to five years. The solicitation notes that a fuller explanation of what NSF expects in each class is provided in the program description section of the full announcement, which typically covers scope, collaboration expectations, and the kinds of deliverables and broader impacts that match each scale.
The program also clarifies how these awards fit into NSF's broader portfolio. CCF's Small, Medium, and Large awards are intended to complement CISE's higher-end "Expeditions in Computing" investments, which can fund projects up to $10,000,000 over as many as five years. In other words, investigators whose ideas are foundational but not suited to the very large, expedition-style structure have multiple pathways to seek support at appropriate scales within CCF.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is a grant program under CFDA 47.070 (Computer and Information Science and Engineering). NSF anticipated about 160 awards from an estimated total funding level of roughly $110,000,000. The stated award floor is $50,000 and the award ceiling is $3,000,000, consistent with the Small-to-Large project class definitions. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open broadly to applicant entity types), subject to any additional clarifications that may be included in the full solicitation text.
The solicitation uses annual submission windows tied to the project class, with deadlines due by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer. Small Projects are due annually in the September 1 to September 15 window. Medium Projects are due annually in the November 1 to November 28 window. Large Projects are due annually in the December 1 to December 17 window. The source information also provides historical posting and closing details (originally posted June 9, 2010, with an original closing date of December 17, 2013) and highlights a then-current closing date of September 15, 2011 for the Small Project cycle, reflecting the rolling annual cadence by project size.
For applicants seeking the full official requirements, the announcement is referenced as NSF Publication 10-572 (Funding Opportunity Number 10-572). For access or technical issues, the notice directs users to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, and it includes a general note about contacting NSF if there are problems linking to the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), specifically its Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF).
2) What is the purpose of this NSF CCF grant solicitation?
The solicitation supports research and education projects that advance fundamental knowledge in computing and communications. The focus is on strengthening the theoretical and foundational underpinnings of computing and communication systems, including new concepts, models, methods, and foundational results that can influence broad areas of computer science and engineering.
3) What research areas or programs does this solicitation cover?
The opportunity is organized around three core research programs:
- Algorithmic Foundations
- Communications and Information Foundations
- Software and Hardware Foundations
4) What types of projects is NSF looking to fund under this opportunity?
Based on the provided description, NSF is looking for work that advances foundational results and fundamental knowledge in computing and communications. This includes efforts that develop new concepts, models, and methods that may shape broad areas of computer science and engineering.
5) What project size categories (classes) are available?
Proposals may be submitted in three project classes, differentiated by total budget and project duration:
- 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 costs for projects lasting up to three years.
7) What is the budget and duration range for a Medium Project?
Medium Projects range from $500,001 to $1,200,000 in total costs and can run up to four years.
8) What is the budget and duration range for a Large Project?
Large Projects range from $1,200,001 to $3,000,000 in total costs with durations up to five years.
9) Is there an award minimum (floor) and maximum (ceiling) for this opportunity?
Yes. The stated award floor is $50,000 and the award ceiling is $3,000,000.
10) How many awards does NSF anticipate making and what is the estimated total funding?
NSF anticipated about 160 awards from an estimated total funding level of roughly $110,000,000.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided information.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open broadly to applicant entity types), subject to any additional clarifications that may be included in the full solicitation text.
13) How does this program relate to NSF "Expeditions in Computing"?
CCF Small, Medium, and Large awards are intended to complement CISE's higher-end "Expeditions in Computing" investments. Expeditions can fund projects up to $10,000,000 over as many as five years. This CCF program provides pathways for foundational ideas that are not suited to the very large, expedition-style structure.
14) What is the CFDA number for this NSF program?
The opportunity is a grant program under CFDA 47.070 (Computer and Information Science and Engineering).
15) When are proposals due for Small Projects?
Small Project proposals are due annually during the September 1 to September 15 submission window, by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer.
16) When are proposals due for Medium Projects?
Medium Project proposals are due annually during the November 1 to November 28 submission window, by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer.
17) When are proposals due for Large Projects?
Large Project proposals are due annually during the December 1 to December 17 submission window, by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer.
18) What does "5 p.m. local time for the proposer" mean?
It means the submission deadline is based on the local time zone of the proposing organization or proposer, with proposals due by 5:00 p.m. in that local time zone.
19) Does the solicitation mention anything about expectations by project class?
Yes. The solicitation notes that a fuller explanation of what NSF expects in each class is provided in the program description section of the full announcement. The provided summary indicates this typically covers scope, collaboration expectations, and the kinds of deliverables and broader impacts that match each scale.
20) What is the NSF publication number and funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The announcement is referenced as NSF Publication 10-572 (Funding Opportunity Number 10-572).
21) Are there any posting or historical closing details included?
Yes. The source information provides historical details indicating it was originally posted June 9, 2010, with an original closing date of December 17, 2013. It also references a then-current closing date of September 15, 2011 for the Small Project cycle, reflecting the annual cadence by project size.
22) Where should applicants look for the full official requirements?
Applicants should consult the full official announcement referenced as NSF Publication 10-572 (Funding Opportunity Number 10-572), where complete requirements and detailed program descriptions are provided.
23) Who should be contacted for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
For access or technical issues, the notice directs users to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov. The notice also includes a general note about contacting NSF if there are problems linking to the announcement.
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