Engineering (ENG): Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS)
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U.S. National Science Foundation is offering grants to any type of organization. It expects to make about 300 awards worth $110 million in total. Applications close on October 5, 2076.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 5, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceilingnot stated
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards300
- Total funding$110 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 5, 2076 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research for electrical, communications and computing systems through the following programs: The Electronic, Photonic, Magnetic, and Quantum Devices (EPMQD) program supports foundational engineering research on novel classical and quantum devices, exploring matter’s electronic, photonic, and magnetic properties to enable new applications. The Circuits and Systems for Communications and Sensing (CSCS) program supports foundational engineering research on classical and quantum aspects of advanced components, systems, and signal processing for communications and sensing. The Energy, Power, Control, and Learning (EPCL) program supports foundational research on systems and control, learning, optimization, artificial intelligence, and networked multi-agent systems, and their applications, with emphasis on power and energy systems. NSF ENG anticipates a portfolio of ENG: Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS) awards with a range of budgets and durations. Estimated program budget, number of awards, and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds. NSF ENG is particularly interested in intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals need not promise a near-term product, deployment, or commercial outcome, nor need they address later-stage development to be competitive.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to U.S. National Science Foundation, grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, 703-292-4203.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Engineering (ENG): Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS)?
U.S. National Science Foundation accepts applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Engineering (ENG): Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS)?
Closes October 5, 2076 (18237 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
About $110 million in total across about 300 awards.
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