CreativeIT
At a glance
CreativeIT is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation. The application deadline was October 13, 2009. Individual awards are listed as $1 – $800K, with about 20 awards expected and $7M in total estimated funding. The notice is unrestricted by applicant type, subject to any clarifications in the notice. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 47.070 (Computer and Information Science and Engineering) and 1 other listing.
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2009
- Close date
- Oct 13, 2009
- Award floor
- $1
- Award ceiling
- $800,000
- Est. total funding
- $7,000,000
- Expected awards
- 20
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Unrestricted (any entity type)
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The CreativeIT Program solicits proposals for projects that explore synergistic cross disciplinary research in creativity and computer science and information technology. Information technology is playing an increasing role in extending the capability of human creative thinking and problem solving. The study of creativity and computing as a way to advance computer science and information technology, cognitive science, engineering, education, or science can lead to new models of creativity and creative computational processes, innovative approaches to education that encourage creativity, innovative modes of research that include creative professionals, and new technology to support human creativity.
Assistance Listings
What is an ALN?- 47.070Computer and Information Science and EngineeringProgram →
- 47.075Social, Behavioral, and Economic SciencesProgram →
Reported obligations under ALN 47.070
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
National Science Foundation
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703-292-4212
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “CreativeIT”?
The notice lists eligibility as unrestricted — open to any type of entity — subject to clarifications in the notice's additional eligibility information.
How much funding is available through “CreativeIT”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1 – $800k, total estimated program funding is $7,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 20 awards.
How do I apply for “CreativeIT”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 09-572), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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