Integrative Activities
National Science Foundation
Enhance the competitiveness of the Nation’s research through activities that build capacity for science and engineering and develop critical infrastructure for the nation's STEM enterprise.
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Helps develop skills and infrastructure for science and engineering in the U.S. Supports new programs that connect different fields.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Search for funding opportunities on the NSF website or Grants.gov
- Prepare your proposal according to the specific program requirements
- Submit your proposal through Research.gov or Grants.gov
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.nsf.gov/funding/getting-started
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- Typically in the spring/summerProposal submission periodTypically in JulyProposal submission periodTypically in SeptemberProposal submission periodTypically in JanuaryProposal submission period
- 🔄Intake Type
- periodic
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- research capacity building
- independent research programs
- equipment costs up to $50,000
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- tuition fees
- 📏Expense Caps
- Equipment costs exceeding $50,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- SF-425 Federal Financial Report
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required in all publications and presentations.
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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This program offers funding up to $30,000,000 (minimum $3).
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