Science in Massachusetts
Science (43.001) awarded $330 million to recipients in Massachusetts in 757 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 6.9% of the program's national total. Smithsonian Institution received the most, $79.9 million.
- Awarded in Massachusetts$330 million
- Awards757
- Share of the program6.9%
- Rank among states4th of 52
- National total$4.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 266 | $52.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 305 | $68.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 290 | $73.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 263 | $56.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 290 | $78.6 million |
Recipients in Massachusetts
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | Nonprofits | 163 | $79.9 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Colleges and universities | 185 | $70.5 million |
| Trustees of Boston University | Nonprofits | 141 | $47.3 million |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Nonprofits | 53 | $32.8 million |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Colleges and universities | 41 | $22.0 million |
| University of Massachusetts | Colleges and universities | 35 | $12.6 million |
| Atmospheric & Environmental Research Inc | Businesses | 20 | $12.4 million |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Colleges and universities | 11 | $12.2 million |
| Northeastern University | Nonprofits | 24 | $8.5 million |
| Trustees of Boston College | Nonprofits | 7 | $4.6 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- ROSES25: A.15 Biosphere
- ROSES25: C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities
- ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science
- ROSES25: A.14 Atmosphere
- ROSES 2025: D.4 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks
- Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5)
- ROSES 2025: A.16 Cryosphere
- ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
- ROSES 2025: A.18 Geosphere
- ROSES 2025: A.17 Hydrosphere
See all 12 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Science money goes to Massachusetts?
$330 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 757 awards. Massachusetts ranks 4th of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Science money in Massachusetts?
The largest recipient is Smithsonian Institution, with $79.9 million in 163 awards. Next are Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Trustees of Boston University.
Can organizations in Massachusetts apply now?
Yes, 12 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Science in other states
Other large programs in Massachusetts
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
- Aging Research