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NSF program Capacity: Field Stations (169Y00): 30 awards, $10.5M to 29 organizations

30 NSF awards ($10.5M) under the program element Capacity: Field Stations (169Y00) to 29 organizations, fiscal years 2022 to 2026, read 2026-11-03.

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Program element code
169Y00
Directorate
Directorate for Biological Sciences
Division
Infrastructure, Institutes, & Centers

Awards

30 awards in the window.

AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
Research Infrastructure: Scaling Capacity for Coral Research at Arizona State University's Ridge to Reef Restoration Center in Hawai'iNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2025$1,481,468August 1, 2025January 31, 2027Robin T Smithnsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: Installation of solar infrastructure to enhance research capacity and resilience to disturbance at El Verde Field StationNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2023$920,880August 15, 2023July 31, 2027Christopher Nytchnsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: Environmental controlled recirculating seawater system for advanced marine science experimentationNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2025$774,759September 1, 2025August 31, 2027Leonardo Ibarra-Castronsf.gov
Building a Research Support Hub at the MacLeish Field StationNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2026$649,936August 1, 2026July 31, 2027Paul R Wetzelnsf.gov
Enhancing Infrastructure at the Point Reyes Field StationNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2026$605,000August 1, 2026July 31, 2028Neetha Iyernsf.gov
Alaska Research Accommodation Infrastructure ProjectNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2026$569,271August 1, 2026July 31, 2027Arleigh J Reynoldsnsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: An Integrated Laboratory Facility to Improve Research Capacity at Archbold Biological StationNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2023$564,734February 1, 2023January 31, 2027Aaron S Davidnsf.gov
Expansion of Kellogg Biological Station Field Lab for Archive, Sample Preparation, and Outreach to Support Long Term Research ProgramsNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2024$555,250September 15, 2024August 31, 2027Nicholas M Haddadnsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: FAU Marine Science Lab Renovations at the Gumbo Limbo Environmental ComplexNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2024$468,391September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Jeanette Wynekennsf.gov
Acquisition of a Quadrupole ICP Mass Spectrometer for the Skidaway Institute of OceanographyNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2026$467,175August 1, 2026July 31, 2028Daniel C Ohnemusnsf.gov
Facility improvements to establish capacity for coral reef resilience research assessing genetic adaptation and physiological acclimatizationNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2022$445,585July 1, 2022June 30, 2026Daria Sicilianonsf.gov
Controlled Environment Facilities for the Marine Biological LaboratoryNSFDivision of Biological Infrastructure2022$437,022December 1, 2021January 31, 2023Anne E Giblinnsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: Increasing Capacity at the University of Louisiana Lafayette Ecology CenterNSFDivision of Biological Infrastructure2023$412,064May 1, 2023April 30, 2025Mark A Genungnsf.gov
FSML: SERC Visiting Scientist CottagesNSFDivision of Biological Infrastructure2022$405,804December 1, 2021November 30, 2023Anson H Hinesnsf.gov
Genomics at the ShorelineNSFDivision of Biological Infrastructure2022$382,905October 1, 2022March 31, 2025Megan N Dethiernsf.gov
FSML: A small nearshore research vessel for the Oregon Institute of Marine BiologyNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2024$200,000September 1, 2024August 31, 2026Aaron W Gallowaynsf.gov
Renovation of the Aquaculture Laboratory to Increase Infrastructure Capacity for Biological ResearchNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2026$193,649August 1, 2026July 31, 2027Christopher N Lorentznsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: Research Laboratory at Timberlake Biological Field StationNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2024$190,350September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Kevin B Johnsonnsf.gov
Increasing Research Capacities at Wild Basin Creative Research CenterNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2026$130,437August 1, 2026July 31, 2027Gabriella L Pardeensf.gov
Converting Mata de Platano Field Station’s Electrical Network to Solar Power with Rainwater Collection System for Sustainable Biological Research.NSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2025$122,617April 15, 2025March 31, 2027Rafael A Salgado-Mangualnsf.gov
The development of a five-year strategic plan for the Selman Living LaboratoryNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2025$115,528September 1, 2025February 28, 2027Chad B Kingnsf.gov
Strategic Planning for a Biological Research Field Station at Berry CollegeNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2026$113,984August 1, 2026July 31, 2028Zachary P Taylornsf.gov
Research Infrastructure: Increasing productivity and access for local and visiting researchers at the Hakalau Forest Biological Field Station.NSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2025$111,266August 15, 2025December 31, 2026Patrick J Hartnsf.gov
Planning: Strategic Planning Workshop for the CSU Desert Studies CenterNSFDivision of Biological Infrastructure2023$25,877November 1, 2023October 31, 2024Terrence McGlynnnsf.gov
Planning Grant: Workshops to Build Capacity for Biological Field Research in Southern California EcosystemsNSFDivision of Biological Infrastructure2022$24,999February 1, 2022January 31, 2023Steven D Allisonnsf.gov
Planning Proposal: Strategic Planning for Audubon Nature Institute's Species Survival CenterNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2026$24,965June 15, 2026May 31, 2027Steven M Whitfieldnsf.gov
FSML Planning Grant: Stono Preserve Field StationNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2024$24,960September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Matthew T Rutternsf.gov
Planning: Planning the future of Corey Marsh Ecological Research CenterNSFDivision of Biological Infrastructure2023$24,951September 15, 2023December 31, 2024Jen C Owennsf.gov
Planning: Strategic Planning for Itasca Biological Station & LaboratoriesNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2024$24,950November 1, 2024October 31, 2026Jonathan S Schillingnsf.gov
Conference: Symposium - SICB 2023 - Visions for a Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Future for Field BiologyNSFDivision Of Integrative Organismal Systems2022$15,954August 1, 2022July 31, 2024Vanessa K Hilliardnsf.gov

Organizations

OrganizationPlaceNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
Arizona State UniversityScottsdale, AZ0$01$1.5 million
University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSan Juan, PR0$01$920,880
University of FloridaGainesville, FL0$01$774,759
Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA0$01$649,936
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA0$01$605,000
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI0$02$580,201
Sitka Sound Science Center INCSitka, AK0$01$569,271
Archbold Expeditions, Inc.Venus, FL0$01$564,734
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL0$01$468,391
University of Georgia Research Foundation IncAthens, GA0$01$467,175
Central Caribbean Marine InstitutePrinceton, NJ0$01$445,585
Marine Biological LaboratoryWoods Hole, MA0$01$437,022
University of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette, LA0$01$412,064
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC0$01$405,804
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA0$01$382,905
University of Oregon EugeneEugene, OR0$01$200,000
Thomas More UniversityCrestview Hills, KY0$01$193,649
Southern Methodist UniversityStephenville, TX0$01$190,350
Saint Edward's UniversityAustin, TX0$01$130,437
Inter American University of Puerto Rico San JuanSan Juan, PR0$01$122,617
University of Central OklahomaEdmond, OK0$01$115,528
Berry CollegeMount Berry, GA0$01$113,984
University of HawaiiHonolulu, HI0$01$111,266
CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services CorporationFullerton, CA0$01$25,877
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA0$01$24,999
Audubon Nature Institute, Inc.New Orleans, LA0$01$24,965
College of CharlestonCharleston, SC0$01$24,960
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN0$01$24,950
St Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, IN0$01$15,954

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$08$2,754,417
20250$05$2,605,638
20240$06$1,463,901
20230$05$1,948,506
20220$06$1,712,269

Open federal funding opportunities

From Grants.gov: notices that funded awards in this table, and open notices on the same agency and assistance listing.

Open opportunityNumberAgencyListingClosesAward ceilingWhy it matches
Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)26-512NSF47.074November 4, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)25-540NSF47.074November 17, 2026$2 millionSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)24-573NSF47.074January 26, 2027$1.5 millionSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)24-527NSF47.074February 8, 2027$3.6 millionSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-124-598NSF47.074February 8, 2027$20 millionSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)22-603NSF47.074March 1, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)26-506NSF47.074March 2, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)24-586NSF47.074April 6, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows24-528NSF47.074April 13, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)25-533NSF47.074April 14, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)24-588NSF47.074June 1, 2027$3.2 millionSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)22-586NSF47.074July 28, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)23-601NSF47.074August 18, 2027$500,000Same assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)26-504NSF47.074September 28, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)23-598NSF47.074October 19, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Plant Biotic Interactions20-576NSF47.074October 5, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core)26-517NSF47.074October 5, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
National Science Foundation National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-CorpsTM Teams) Program25-549NSF47.074October 6, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: (RUI and ROA-PUI)14-579NSF47.074October 14, 2076Not listedSame assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research (Innovation)23-578NSF47.074October 30, 2076$800,000Same assistance listing 47.074 as 26 awards here

Updated November 3, 2026. Read from NIH RePORTER ExPORTER and NSF Award Search. Published by NIH and NSF as U.S. government data. NIH awards are fiscal years 2021 to 2025 (NIH files published to 2026-07-09); NSF awards are fiscal years 2022 to 2026 (NSF files published to 2026-11-02). NIH amounts are the total cost of each fiscal year in the window; NSF amounts are the funds obligated in the window. Organizations are matched on the UEI. Open opportunities come from Grants.gov and match on agency and assistance listing number, and on the notice number NIH prints on an award. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.