Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
At a glance
Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants is an open federal grant opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation. Applications are due November 16, 2026. Total estimated funding is $50M. 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 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2022
- Close date
- Nov 16, 2026
- Archive date
- Dec 16, 2026
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $50,000,000
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- 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 Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program is an inclusive and flexible funding opportunity to support research in the astronomical sciences. The Program provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for observational, theoretical, laboratory, and archival data studies in astronomy and astrophysics. The Program also considers proposals for projects and tools that enable or enhance astronomical research. Proposals may span multiple disciplines and/or areas of study and may utilize multiple techniques.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 47.049
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
U.S. National Science Foundation
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
703-292-4203
Quick answers
When is the deadline for “Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants”?
According to the official notice, applications are due November 16, 2026. Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.
Who is eligible to apply for “Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants”?
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 “Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants”?
Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $50,000,000.
How do I apply for “Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 22-624), 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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