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Engineering (ENG): Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)

Funds foundational engineering research on manufacturing, infrastructure, dynamics and materials β€” $100 million across roughly 275 awards.

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This is the main door into NSF engineering's civil, mechanical and manufacturing division, and it runs four programmes.

Advanced Manufacturing, Design and Operations funds foundational research on manufacturing, materials and service processes, on integrating them into facilities and supply chains, and on designing and operating those systems well. Engineering for the Built Environment covers civ…

Foundational engineering research in four programmes β€” advanced manufacturing, design and operations; engineering for the built environment; intelligent and interactive dynamic systems including engineered systems that interact with people; and mechanics of advanced materials systems covering deformation and failure in engineered and biological materials.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$100M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 26-515Source: www.grants.gov