Mathematical and Physical Sciences in Tennessee
Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049) awarded $67.8 million to recipients in Tennessee in 180 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.8% of the program's national total. University of Tennessee received the most, $40.0 million.
- Awarded in Tennessee$67.8 million
- Awards180
- Share of the program0.8%
- Rank among states26th of 53
- National total$8.5 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 45 | $12.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 56 | $14.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 39 | $11.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 59 | $15.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 41 | $13.3 million |
Recipients in Tennessee
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 91 | $40.0 million |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Colleges and universities | 51 | $17.7 million |
| University of Memphis | Colleges and universities | 9 | $2.3 million |
| Tennessee State University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $1.8 million |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 6 | $1.7 million |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Colleges and universities | 8 | $1.7 million |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 2 | $651,002 |
| East Tennessee State University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $566,310 |
| Tennessee Technological University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $479,999 |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 2 | $235,269 |
Open opportunities under this program
- 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
- Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC)
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI)
See all 40 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Mathematical and Physical Sciences money goes to Tennessee?
$67.8 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 180 awards. Tennessee ranks 26th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Mathematical and Physical Sciences money in Tennessee?
The largest recipient is University of Tennessee, with $40.0 million in 91 awards. Next are Vanderbilt University Medical Center and University of Memphis.
Can organizations in Tennessee apply now?
Yes, 40 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 Tennessee
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Head Start