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Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs

U.S. National Science Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

CISE's Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS) supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in three core programs:The Human-Centered Computing program;The Information Integration and Informatics program; andThe Robust Intelligence program.IIS is also responsible for managing the review process for proposals in Computer Graphics and Visualization; these proposals may be submitted to any of the three core programs described above.Proposers are invited to submit proposals in three project classes, which are defined as follows:Small Projects - up to $500,000 total budget with durations up to three years;Medium Projects - $500,001 to $1,200,000 total budget with durations up to four years; andLarge Projects - $1,200,001 to $3,000,000 total budget with durations up to five years.A more complete description of the three project classes can be found in section II. Program Description of this document.CISE investments in Small, Medium and Large projects complement the Directorate s investments in the Expeditions in Computing program, http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503169, where projects are funded at levels of up to $10,000,000 total for durations up to 5 years.

Grant Summary

Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing $50K to $3M for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

sciencetechnology

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K$3M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs from U.S. National Science Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. National Science Foundation before the deadline.
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Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs?

Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs provide?

Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs provides between $50K and $3M per award from U.S. National Science Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs deadline?

Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. National Science Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs?

To apply for Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS): Core Programs, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.

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