EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)
U.S. National Science Foundation · Opportunity number 24-588
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | 24-588 |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 47.076, 47.049, 47.075, 47.084, 47.050, 47.041, 47.074 |
| Posted | Jul 4, 2024 |
| Deadline | Jun 1, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $3,180,000 |
| Award floor | $477,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 35 |
| Estimated total program funding | $17,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Science technology and other research and development |
| Last updated here | Oct 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) that are accredited, have a campus located in aneligible EPSCoR jurisdictionat the time of proposal submission, and offer at least one master’s and/or doctoral degree in a STEM discipline aligned with the topical focus area(s) described in this solicitation. *Who May Serve as PI: As of the submission deadline, PIs, co-PIs, or other Senior/Key personnel must holdprimary, full-time, paid, and continuing appointments at an institution that is eligible to submit in response to this solicitation (see above), with exceptions granted for family or medical leave, as determined by the submitting institution. Individuals holding term-limited appointments are not eligible.
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.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Past awards for this program
Totals for assistance listing 47.076, 47.049, 47.075, 47.084, 47.050, 47.041, 47.074 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 23, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47.075 | 1 | $13,900,000 | $13,900,000 |
| 2026 | 47.041 | 12 | $310,155,075 | $25,846,256 |
| 2026 | 47.084 | 8 | $177,731,954 | $22,216,494 |
| 2026 | 47.076 | 14 | $335,416,836 | $23,958,345 |
| 2026 | 47.074 | 7 | $187,602,317 | $26,800,331 |
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