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Test Bed: Toward a Network of Programmable Cloud Laboratories

U.S. National Science Foundation
25-541
Application Deadline
Nov 20, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
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Total Program Funding
$100,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Test Bed: Toward a Network of Programmable Cloud Laboratories," aimed at establishing distributed autonomous laboratory facilities to enhance research capabilities in science and engineering. The program seeks proposals from U.S.-based for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, and accredited institutions of higher education, focusing on the development of programmable cloud laboratories that can execute automated workflows for various scientific experiments. With an estimated total funding of $100 million and a minimum award amount of $2 million, the NSF anticipates awarding approximately six grants, with proposals due by November 20, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and contact support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

Eligible Applicants

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Additional Eligibility Information

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation. -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJul 16, 2025
amendedLatest Amendmentยท Description UpdatedAug 5, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineNov 20, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 20, 2025

Funding Details

Award Floor
$2,000,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$100,000,000
Expected Awards
6
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
U.S. National Science Foundation(NSF)
Funding Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instrument
Grant

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CFDA Numbers

47.084

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