OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPD-16-1271

Computational Mathematics

U.S. National Science FoundationCloses Dec 1, 2026(49 days left)$1 – $1,200,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NSF research program for mathematicians and computational scientists, not a business development grant. It funds theoretically justified algorithm research and training of junior computational mathematicians. If you are a retailer, finance firm, or any business looking for operating capital or product development money without a genuine computational mathematics research agenda, do not bother applying.

Best for
Research teams in computational mathematics, Technology and software organizations doing algorithm research, Education and training groups running math research training, Interdisciplinary teams modeling application problems
Not for
Retail and e-commerce businesses, Finance and banking firms, Housing and real estate companies, Conferences and workshops (separate solicitation)
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
78
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
77
Strong Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (wind)
70
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Training, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$1 – $1,200,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 1, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1 to $1,200,000, with $18,000,000 in total program funding.
Who can apply for this grant?
Any type of entity may apply: small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, governments, tribal entities, and higher education institutions.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, but the program is listed as unrestricted and individuals may apply, so a sole proprietor likely qualifies. The notice does not name LLC rules.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types.

Summary

NSF program supporting mathematical research where computation is central: analysis, development, and implementation of theoretically justified algorithms, from single investigators to interdisciplinary teams, plus training of junior computational mathematicians. Any entity type may apply; conferences go through a separate solicitation.

About this grant

Supports mathematical research in areas where computation plays a central and essential role, emphasizing analysis, development, and implementation of theoretically justified and efficient algorithms. The combination of these elements resulting in innovative computational methods is a hallmark of the program. Proposals ranging from single investigator to interdisciplinary team projects that not only create and analyze new computational mathematics techniques but also implement them to model, study, and solve important application problems are strongly encouraged, as is providing opportunities for rigorous mathematical training of junior computational mathematicians through research involvement.

Conferences

Proposals to the Computational Mathematics Program for conferences or workshops must be submitted through the program solicitation "Conferences and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences" (link below). Principal Investigators should carefully read the solicitation to obtain important information regarding the substance of proposals for conferences, workshops, and similar activities.

Unless an exception from the program is granted, to facilitate timely notification of the availability of support, the following requirements are in effect:

- Proposals for conferences, workshops, etc., to be held in the US must be submitted at least 6 months in advance of the conference start date;

- Proposals to support group travel to meetings outside the US must be submitted at least 8 months in advance of the meeting start date;

- Proposals for conferences, workshops, etc., whose budget request exceeds $50,000 must be submitted during the annual Computational Mathematics Program submission window.

Conference proposals to the Computational Mathematics Program whose submission dates do not conform with the requirements described above will be returned without review.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Education

Program contact

U.S. National Science Foundationgrantsgovsupport@nsf.gov703-292-4203

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