The Integrated Data Systems and Services (IDSS) program by the National Science Foundation supports the development and operation of large-scale data systems and services. These systems aim to advance data-intensive and AI-driven research and education across multiple scientific and engineering fields. The program offers funding for three types of projects: creating new national data systems, expanding existing smaller systems to a national level, and planning for future projects.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations involved in developing and operating large-scale data systems that support multi-disciplinary scientific and engineering research. Ideal applicants are those who can create or expand data systems to a national scale, benefiting a broad range of scientific communities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects benefiting a single science discipline
- Projects focused on a single domain or application
- Proposals not aligned with NSF's priorities
- Budgets not appropriate for the solicitation
- Lack of contact with program officers for guidance
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary impact
- Contact with NSF program officers
- Registration with NSF systems
- Documentation of existing capabilities (if applicable)
- Plan for leveraging existing systems
Cautions
- Ensure project benefits multiple disciplines
- Contact program officers for guidance
- Align project with NSF's strategic priorities
- Prepare a comprehensive budget
- Avoid single-discipline focus
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include organizations capable of developing and operating national-scale data systems that support multi-disciplinary scientific and engineering research. Projects should have a broad impact across multiple scientific communities and not focus on a single discipline, domain, or application.
Overview
This grant is for organizations involved in developing and operating large-scale data systems that support multi-disciplinary scientific and engineering research. Ideal applicants are those who can create or expand data systems to a national scale, benefiting a broad range of scientific communities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects benefiting a single science discipline
- Projects focused on a single domain or application
- Proposals not aligned with NSF's priorities
- Budgets not appropriate for the solicitation
- Lack of contact with program officers for guidance
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for developing, deploying, and operating national-scale data systems and services. This includes transitioning smaller projects to a national level and planning future projects. The focus should be on broad, multi-disciplinary impact rather than single-discipline benefits.
Total Program Funding
$60,000,000
Expected Awards
9
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2025
- Archive Date
- Apr 16, 2026
- Est. Application Due (AI estimate)
- Summer 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with NSF systems
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Prepare a comprehensive budget
- Contact NSF program officers for guidance
- Ensure project has multi-disciplinary impact
- Gather documentation of existing systems (if applicable)
- Submit application by July 28, 2026