Engineering (ENG): Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)
Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation Assistance Listings: 47.041 -- Engineering Last Updated: August 26, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research projects for civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation through the following programs:
- Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations (AMDO) program supports foundational research on advanced manufacturing, materials and service processes; their integration into facilities, supply chains, and other systems; and the optimal operation and design of these systems.
- Engineering for the Built Environment (EBE) program supports foundational research on civil infrastructure and civil infrastructure systems, from materials to network sciences, for prosperous, resilient, and safe communities.
- Intelligent and Interactive Dynamic Systems (IIDS) program supports foundational research to advance the science and engineering of intelligent dynamic systems, including engineered systems that interact with people.
- Mechanics of Advanced Materials Systems (MAMS) program supports foundational research on deformation and failure in engineered and biological materials.
NSF ENG anticipates a portfolio of ENG: Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) awards with a range of budgets and durations. Estimated program budget, number of awards, and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.
NSF ENG is particularly interested in intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals need not promise a near-term product, deployment, or commercial outcome, nor need they address later-stage development to be competitive.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
- Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
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Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
NSF Publication 26-515
Closing
Closing: August 26, 2076 Note: Proposals accepted anytime
Application process
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Award
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Program Funding | $100,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 275 |
| Award Minimum | $-- |
| Award Maximum | $-- |
Funding opportunity number
26-515
Cost sharing or matching requirement
No
Funding instrument type
Grant
Opportunity Category
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation
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Category of Funding Activity
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation
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History
- Version: 3
- Posted date: August 17, 2026
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