Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
Open. Closes November 16, 2026, 25 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, opportunity number 22-624.
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Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 22-624 |
| Assistance listing | 47.049 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | August 4, 2022 |
| Closes | November 16, 2026 |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | $50,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Unrestricted (any type of organization, subject to the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| 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 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.
Official notice and documents
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