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Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants

U.S. National Science Foundation · Opportunity number 22-624

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31 days left (deadline Nov 16, 2026)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number22-624
AgencyU.S. National Science Foundation
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)47.049
PostedAug 4, 2022
DeadlineNov 16, 2026
Estimated total program funding$50,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryScience technology and other research and development
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Unrestricted (open to any type of entity, check the notice)

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 47.049 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 23, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2026 47.049 16 $1,790,278,386 $111,892,399
2025 47.049 21 $1,947,852,199 $92,754,867
2024 47.049 22 $1,981,475,770 $90,067,080

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