Community Infrastructure for Research in Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CIRC)
Open. Closes September 10, 2027, 323 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, opportunity number 23-589.
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Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 23-589 |
| Assistance listing | 47.075 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | June 6, 2025 |
| Closes | September 10, 2027 |
| Award range | $50,000 to $5,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 25 |
| Total program funding | $24,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
The Community Infrastructure for Research in Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CIRC) program drives discovery and learning in the core disciplines of the three participating CISE divisions [Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF), Computer and Network Systems (CNS), and Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS)] of the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) by funding the creation and enhancement of world-class research infrastructure. This research infrastructure will specifically support diverse communities of CISE researchers pursuing…
Official notice and documents
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