# Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/22-624-astronomy-and-astrophysics-research-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/342959

> U.S. National Science Foundation is offering grants to any type of organization. It expects to make $50.0 million in total. Applications close on November 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 22-624 |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $50.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 47.049 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program is an inclusive and flexible funding opportunity to support research in the astronomical sciences. The Program provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for observational, theoretical, laboratory, and archival data studies in astronomy and astrophysics. The Program also considers proposals for projects and tools that enable or enhance astronomical research. Proposals may span multiple disciplines and/or areas of study and may utilize multiple techniques.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants?

U.S. National Science Foundation accepts applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants?

Closes November 16, 2026 (16 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

About $50.0 million in total.