Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity)
Open. Closes October 5, 2076, 18246 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, opportunity number 23-580.
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Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 23-580 |
| Assistance listing | 47.074 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | April 21, 2023 |
| Closes | October 5, 2076 From the notice: Proposals accepted anytime |
| Award range | $25,000 to $1,200,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 60 |
| Total program funding | $18,000,000 |
| 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: -null -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 Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity) Program supports the implementation of, scaling of, or major improvements to research tools, products, and services that advance contemporary biology in any research area supported by the Directorate for Biological Sciences at NSF. The Capacity Program focuses on building capacity in research infrastructure that is broadly applicable to a wide range of researchers in three programmatic areas: Cyberinfrastructure, Biological Collections, and Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories. This program will also accept proposals…
Official notice and documents
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