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Integrated Data Systems & Services (IDSS)

Funds national-scale data infrastructure for AI-driven science — up to $30 million per award across nine awards.

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NSF has long funded data infrastructure at campus, regional and community scale. This programme funds the tier above: operations-level, national-scale systems and services that support open, data-intensive and AI-driven research, innovation and education across many communities.

Three categories of project. Category I develops, deploys and operates new national-scale integrated data systems and s

National-scale operational data cyberinfrastructure enabling open, data-intensive and AI-driven science and engineering — building and operating new systems, lifting regional or prototype systems to national production quality, or planning either.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.27 Jul 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$60M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 26-509Source: www.grants.gov