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No. PD-05-1743 · U.S. National Science Foundation

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National Facilities

grants.gov listing Full announcement (NOFO)
Dealbreakers No cost share required Audit: not stated Reimbursement-only: not stated

At a glance

AI summary

The National Facilities program supports the operation of national user facilities with specialized scientific instruments, especially for materials research, and also supports research, education, and public outreach. These facilities provide open access for scientists and engineers across fields such as biology, chemistry, geosciences, materials research, and physics. The announcement does not state a specific award size or number of awards, and it does not mention any cost-share requirement. Full proposals are accepted anytime, and the text does not list any geographic restrictions or set-asides.

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What it funds

  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
  • Infrastructure, Construction & Shared Facilities
  • Educators & Health/Public-Service Workforce
  • General Public / Community-wide
  • Researchers & Scholars
  • Students & Learners (K-12 and Postsecondary)
  • Engineering, Physical & Mathematical Sciences
  • Research Infrastructure, Instrumentation & Data
  • STEM Education & Research Training
Official description from grants.gov

The National Facilities program supports the operation of national user facilities: National Facilities areresearch facilities with specialized instrumentation available to the scientific research community in general and the materials research community in particular.These facilities provide unique research capabilities that can be located at only a few highly specialized laboratories in the Nation. They provide open user service for scientists and engineers from a broad range of disciplines including biology, chemistry, geosciences, materials research. and physics. Theyinclude facilities and resources for research using high magnetic fields, ultraviolet and x-ray synchrotron radiation, neutron scattering, and nanofabrication. Theyserve as science and technology-related resources and experiences for students. Theyconduct student and teacher education, general public awareness activities, curriculum development, and educational research.

Who can apply

  • Unrestricted
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide