Mathematical and Physical Sciences in Colorado
Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049) awarded $193 million to recipients in Colorado in 349 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 2.3% of the program's national total. The Regents of the University of Colorado received the most, $121 million.
- Awarded in Colorado$193 million
- Awards349
- Share of the program2.3%
- Rank among states14th of 53
- National total$8.5 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 113 | $39.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 122 | $53.3 million |
| FY 2023 | 101 | $35.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 89 | $29.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 80 | $35.5 million |
Recipients in Colorado
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colleges and universities | 151 | $121 million |
| Colorado State University | Colleges and universities | 93 | $32.6 million |
| Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines | Colleges and universities | 43 | $17.2 million |
| Fort Lewis College | Colleges and universities | 4 | $4.2 million |
| University of Denver | Colleges and universities | 12 | $3.7 million |
| Aspen Center for Physics | Businesses | 1 | $2.1 million |
| University of Colorado at Denver | Colleges and universities | 7 | $2.0 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.8 million |
| The Colorado College | Colleges and universities | 5 | $1.4 million |
| Space Science Institute | Small businesses | 4 | $1.0 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- Topology
- Geometric Analysis
- Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)
- Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
- Plasma Physics
- Applied Mathematics
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- Computational Mathematics
- Statistics
- Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
See all 41 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Mathematical and Physical Sciences money goes to Colorado?
$193 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 349 awards. Colorado ranks 14th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Mathematical and Physical Sciences money in Colorado?
The largest recipient is The Regents of the University of Colorado, with $121 million in 151 awards. Next are Colorado State University and Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines.
Can organizations in Colorado apply now?
Yes, 41 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Mathematical and Physical Sciences in other states
Other large programs in Colorado
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Special Education Grants to States
- Federal Transit Formula Grants