National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)
Open. Closes November 18, 2026, 27 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, opportunity number 26-507.
Get a first draft in your own AI assistant
Free, no account. Add CedarGrant to Claude, then paste this into a new chat. Your assistant reads the official notice, asks you a few questions and writes a first draft in the notice's format.
Use CedarGrant to help me apply for National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY) (26-507): https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/361604
Already writing? Paste this instead, with your draft attached:
Use CedarGrant to make a Requirements Map and run a Reviewer Panel on my draft for 26-507.
Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 26-507 |
| Assistance listing | 47.076, 47.084 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | March 23, 2026 |
| Closes | November 18, 2026 From the notice: For Development Proposals |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | $8,500,000 |
| 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. -State and Local Governments -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US,… |
| 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 NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. These challenges are identified by K-12 students, families, and educators. The program aims to create and scale evidence-based practices, tools, and technologies that improve learning outcomes and prepare students for a digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future. A key focus is early exposure to AI to build curiosity, understanding, and readiness for future careers. The program…
Official notice and documents
- No files are attached on Grants.gov. The full text is on the official page.
Similar open grants
| Closes | Grant | Agency | Award range |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2026 12 days left | Geometric Analysis | U.S. National Science Foundation | Not stated |
| November 3, 2026 12 days left | Topology | U.S. National Science Foundation | Not stated |
| November 4, 2026 13 days left | NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation | U.S. National Science Foundation | Not stated |
| November 4, 2026 13 days left | U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs: | U.S. National Science Foundation | Not stated |
| November 4, 2026 13 days left | Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets) | U.S. National Science Foundation | Not stated |