Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Published: Aug 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the Research, agriculture and food security and environment and climate sectors. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 500,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 17, 2076.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the Research sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Biological Sciences (NSF BIO) Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) funding opportunity supports foundational and interdisciplinary research projects that expand knowledge of biology at any level of organization, from the molecular to the biome scale. We accept proposals that cover scientific topics associated with legacy programs historically supported by NSF BIO and proposals that explore new areas of biological sciences. BIO Core funds single- and multi-investigator awards. The portfolio of awards is anticipated to include a range of budgets and durations, including exploratory projects of smaller scope and long-horizon projects that benefit from longer-term commitment. BIO Core awards are subject to the availability of funds. Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation CFDA: 47.074 Eligible Applicants: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -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. -Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131. Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No More Info: NSF Publication 26-517 — http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf26517 Contact: U.S. National Science Foundation Email: grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About U.S. National Science Foundation

U.S. National Science Foundation has issued 28 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Research & Innovation, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 17, 2076. You have 18262 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by U.S. National Science Foundation in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is From $500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.