The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program is an inclusive and flexible funding opportunity to support research in the astronomical sciences. The Program provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for observational, theoretical, laboratory, and archival data studies in astronomy and astrophysics. The Program also considers proposals for projects and tools that enable or enhance astronomical research. Proposals may span multiple disciplines and/or areas of study and may utilize multiple techniques.
Open federal opportunity · 22-624
Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
U.S. National Science Foundation lists this opportunity for marked unrestricted. Review the coded eligibility, award range, source synopsis, and official notice before deciding whether to apply.
Science, technology and other research
Deadline
November 16, 2026
26 days remaining
Award range
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$50,000,000 estimated program funding
Applicant signal
Marked unrestricted
the official notice controls eligibility
Coded applicant types
- 99 — Unrestricted; subject to the official eligibility clarification
These are high-level Grants.gov codes. Additional eligibility text, geographic restrictions, and program-specific rules in the official notice can narrow them.
Before investing application time
- Confirm entity eligibility in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Check SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration requirements and timing.
- Read every attachment for matching, cost-share, geography, and award conditions.
- Verify the exact deadline time and any agency-specific submission portal.
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